Why did he set off the code-red alarm at his company? Today, we're talking to Wade Foster, co-founder and CEO of Zapier and host of the Agents of Scale podcast. We discuss how Zapier scaled to $5 billion with only one funding round, why 100% of new hires must be AI fluent, and how top companies are using hackathons to transform their organizations in the age of AI. All of this right here, right now, on the Modern CTO Podcast!  To learn more about Zapier, check out their website here.

The man behind NVIDIA is unlike any other leader today. Today, we're talking to Stephen Witt, author of The Thinking Machine. We discuss how he lied his way into six interviews with Jensen Huang, why NVIDIA operates like a company that's thirty days from bankruptcy despite being worth trillions, and how Jensen's decade-long bet on the $0 market created the backbone of the AI revolution. All of this right here, right now, on the Modern CTO Podcast!  To learn more about Stephen Witt and to buy his book, check out his website here.

He’s seeing AI unfold at one of the oldest financial firms in the world. Today, we're talking to Kevin Adams, CIO at Edward Jones. We discuss how AI is disrupting traditional organizational structures, why humans need to move up the stack while AI handles execution, and how to implement AI at the right speed in highly regulated industries. All of this right here, right now, on the Modern CTO Podcast!  To learn more about Edward Jones, check out their website here.

How is a travel giant like Booking.com leveraging AI? Today, we're talking to Vipul Hingne, interim CTO at Booking.com. We discuss how AI is transforming the entire travel experience beyond just planning trips, why Booking.com launched their AI trip planner in just 14 weeks with OpenAI, and how two-thirds of their organization is already using GenAI to solve real customer problems. All of this right here, right now, on the Modern CTO Podcast!  To learn more about Booking.com, check out their website here.

AI is flooding the cybersecurity space. So, how do we fight back? Today, we're talking to Ariful Huq, co-founder at Exaforce. We discuss how to build AI defense systems against AI-powered attack waves, why 98% of security alerts are false positives, and how to turn a team of three analysts into a team of ten using AI agents. All of this right here, right now, on the Modern CTO Podcast!  To learn more about Exaforce, check out their website here.

If it’s growing exponentially, what will happen to the SaaS model? Today, we're talking to Rob Woollen, Co-founder at Sigma Computing, and Marwan Mattar, VP of AI at Sigma. We discuss whether AI will kill the SaaS industry, why the demo-to-production gap is AI's biggest challenge, and how the cost of building custom applications is approaching zero. All of this right here, right now, on the Modern CTO Podcast!  To learn more about Sigma, check out their website here.

He went to the biggest tech and economic gatherings in the world. Today, we're talking to Jim Harris, AI Strategist and Keynote Speaker. We discuss how companies are achieving 80%+ efficiency gains with AI-first thinking, why most employees still fear AI and what to do about it, and how humanoid robots and AI are revolutionizing everything from healthcare to housework. All of this right here, right now, on the Modern CTO Podcast! Jim's website: https://www.jimharris.com/ Jim's YouTube video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zmyTJVWyQJI

If you don’t use it, you lose it. Does the same apply to AI and our brains? Today, we're talking to Jacob Ward, journalist, AI ethics and safety advisor, and author of The Loop. We discuss why AI will dissolve our brains just like Google Maps dissolved our sense of direction, how our unconscious decision-making makes us vulnerable to AI manipulation, and why kids saying "clankers" might be our best hope for the future. All of this right here, right now, on the Modern CTO Podcast!  To learn more about Jacob's work, check out his website h

The culture is turning on billionaires, but who do you think is funding our technological progress? Today, we're talking to John McGinnis, Professor at Northwestern University and author of "Why Democracy Needs the Rich." We discuss why wealthy individuals are essential to technological progress and democracy, how professional influencers create incentive structures against the rich, and why America's AI dominance depends on venture capital and entrepreneurial coordination. All of this right here, right now, on the Modern CTO Podcast!  To pick up a copy of "Why Democracy Needs the Rich," check it out here!

How should you respond to the fastest shift in tech we've ever seen? Make more mistakes. Today, we're talking to Andrea Iorio, author of Between You and AI and former Chief Digital Officer at L'Oréal. We discuss why asking better questions matters more than having all the answers, how reverse mentoring can transform organizational learning, and why becoming antifragile through smart mistakes is the key to thriving alongside AI. All of this right here, right now, on the Modern CTO Podcast!  To pick up a copy of "Between You and AI," check it out here!

THIS is how you keep your infrastructure costs from spiraling out of control. Today, we're talking to Albert Strasheim, CTO at Rippling. We discuss the cost crisis facing CTOs in the age of AI, how he reduced infrastructure costs by 30% while growing traffic by 25%, and why holding back feedback is actually the most selfish thing a leader can do. All of this right here, right now, on the Modern CTO Podcast!  To learn more about Rippling, check out their website here.

Has AI really become THIS powerful in the enterprise? Today, we're talking to Brian Elliott, CEO at Blitzy and Tom Jackson, CTO at RSM US LLP. We discuss how AI agents are autonomously completing months of development work in days, why organizational change management is now the biggest bottleneck in software development, and how enterprises are achieving 5x engineering velocity with agentic SDLC platforms. All of this right here, right now, on the Modern CTO Podcast!  To learn more about Blitzy, check out their website here.

This was the most useful, actionable advice we got on AI in 2025. Today, we're compiling the best AI content we got from our Modern CTO of 2025: Rob Duffy, CTO at HealthEdge. We discuss why AI demos aren't translating to production ROI, how to treat AI migration with the same rigor as cloud migration, and why technical leaders must use AI tools themselves to drive organizational transformation. All of this right here, right now, on the Modern CTO Podcast!  To learn more about HealthEdge, check out their website here.

Most people know booking.com. Almost nobody knows about the $100B+ travel empire behind it. Today, we're talking to Rob Ransom, Senior Vice President at Booking Holdings, about the business strategy behind booking.com, KAYAK, OpenTable, and more. We discuss how AI is transforming travel booking like mobile did a decade ago, why the best strategies prioritize simplicity over complexity, and how booking.com's legendary A/B testing culture removes politics from product decisions. All of this right here, right now, on the Modern CTO Podcast!  To learn more about Booking Holdings, check out their website here.

Today, we're doing something different: crowning the Modern CTO of 2025! In our first-ever year-end awards episode, we discuss the moments that stood out the most this year. From the most controversial moments to the wisest insights, we revisit the guests and clips that defined 2025 and reveal which tech leader earned the title of Modern CTO of the Year.

Shazam struggled to turn any profit for 6 straight years. But then the App Store changed everything. Today, we're talking to Chris Barton, Founder of Shazam. We discuss why they built a music recognition app eight years before the App Store launched, how they survived six consecutive years of near bankruptcy, and why eliminating the right friction is the key to massive user adoption. All of this right here, right now, on the Modern CTO Podcast!  To learn more about what Chris is up to, check out his website here.

Merry Christmas! Tune in next week to two of our favorite episodes of the year.

How did they reduce customer onboarding from 5 days to 7 minutes? Today, we're talking to Misha Keener, CTO at Flowable. We discuss why orchestration is more important than automation, how context engineering beats prompt engineering in agentic AI, and why enterprise readiness will separate winners from losers in 2025. All of this right here, right now, on the Modern CTO Podcast!  To learn more about Flowable, check out their website here.

Peacock has become a streaming giant. How did they scale it to millions of users? Today, we're talking to António Vieira, Director of Global Apps Engineering at Sky. We discuss how Peacock handles 30% of internet traffic during major NFL games, why live streaming is exponentially harder than video on demand, and how AI is being used to create personalized content experiences with synthetic voices. All of this right here, right now, on the Modern CTO Podcast!  To learn more about Sky, check out their website here.

All tech is witchcraft…until it isn’t. Today, we're talking to Sam Ransbotham, AI editor at MIT Sloan Management Review and host of the Me, Myself, and AI podcast. We discuss why 76% of executives now view AI as a coworker rather than a tool, how healthcare privacy laws from 1996 can't handle modern AI capabilities, and why cheaper coding will create more programming jobs instead of eliminating them. All of this right here, right now, on the Modern CTO Podcast!  Thank you to Digital Ocean for sponsoring this episode. For simple cloud and powerful AI that’s built to scale, check out Digital Ocean here. To read MIT Sloan's AI study, "The Emerging Agentic Enterprise," check it out here!

They’ve created a “Google Translate” for the cloud, and it’s changing everything. Today, we're talking to Brad Parks, CloudOps and Private Cloud Leader at HPE. We discuss how Morpheus is bringing cloud operating models to on-premises infrastructure, why hybrid cloud is an inevitability rather than a strategy for most enterprises, and how HPE is helping IT teams eliminate vendor lock-in while maintaining workload portability across any infrastructure. All of this right here, right now, on the Modern CTO Podcast!  To get learn more about HPE and Morpheus, check out their website here.

How is the biggest newspaper in the United States using GenAI? Today, we're talking to Jason Sobel, CTO at The New York Times. We discuss how technology is transforming journalism for the digital age, why 70% of journalism jobs have disappeared in the last 25 years, and how The New York Times uses AI to enhance reporting without replacing human journalists. All of this right here, right now, on the Modern CTO Podcast!  Thank you to Digital Ocean for sponsoring this episode. For simple cloud and powerful AI that’s built to scale, check out Digital Ocean here. To get learn more about the New York Times, check out their website here.

Gartner placed them in the highest corner of their Magic Quadrant. Why is HPE leading their industry? Today, we're talking to Brian Gruttadauria, CTO of Hybrid Cloud at Hewlett Packard Enterprise. We discuss how agentic AI is transforming hybrid cloud infrastructure, why human-in-the-loop will remain critical for enterprise AI adoption, and how HPE went from 20% to 92% GitHub Copilot adoption in just over a year. All of this right here, right now, on the Modern CTO Podcast!  To get learn more about HPE, check out their website here.

When will customer service be run entirely by bots? Today, we're talking to Adrian McDermott, CTO at Zendesk, about how AI agents are transforming customer experience. We discuss why automation drives escalation instead of elimination, how Zendesk is moving from seat-based to outcome-based pricing with their resolution platform, and why the future of leadership requires being more like a slot machine than a vending machine. Thank you to Digital Ocean for sponsoring this episode. For simple cloud and powerful AI that’s built to scale, check out Digital Ocean here. All of this right here, right now, on the Modern CTO Podcast!  To get learn more about Zendesk, check out their website here.

This is some of the best advice we’ve ever heard on managing teams. Today, we're talking to Mark Porter, CTO at dbt Labs. We discuss why knowing your audience is the foundation of effective communication, how to create psychological safety for escalation without surprises, and why hiring remarkable talent requires unconventional tactics like asking for negative references and spending six hours with final candidates. Thank you to Digital Ocean for sponsoring this episode. For simple cloud and powerful AI that’s built to scale, check out Digital Ocean here. All of this right here, right now, on the Modern CTO Podcast!  To get learn more about dbt Labs, check out their website here.

When he went to investors, nobody believed that the internet would be a big deal. Today, we're talking to Rouzbeh Yassini-Fard, the Father of the Cable Modem. We discuss how he invented broadband when no one believed home internet would succeed, why letting your product do the talking beats PowerPoint presentations, and how to distinguish between technology hype and delivery reality in the age of AI. Thank you to Digital Ocean for sponsoring this episode. For simple cloud and powerful AI that’s built to scale, check out Digital Ocean here. All of this right here, right now, on the Modern CTO Podcast!  To get a copy of Rouzbeh's book, The Accidental Network, buy it here on Amazon. To check out Rouzbeh's YAS Foundation, visit their website here.

THIS is how you can actually leverage AI to transform your business in a realistic timeframe. Today, we're talking to Rebecca Carr, CEO at SmartRecruiters, about how she led a complete AI transformation of her company in eighteen months without asking the board for permission. We discuss why 58% of job applications are now completed by AI agents, how she threw out her entire product roadmap to build an AI-native recruiting platform, and why traditional jobs won't exist in five years. All of this right here, right now, on the Modern CTO Podcast!  To learn more about SmartRecruiters, check out their website here.

It’s lonely at the top. But being lonely is actually a choice. Today, we're talking to Jay Owen, CEO at Business Builders. We discuss how leading in ministry has changed his approach to business leadership, why loneliness at the top is actually a choice, and how AI tools like vibe coding are enabling agencies to build $50,000 solutions in just one week for a few hundred dollars. Thank you to Digital Ocean for sponsoring this episode. For simple cloud and powerful AI that’s built to scale, check out Digital Ocean here. All of this right here, right now, on the Modern CTO Podcast!  To learn more about Business Builders, check out their website here.

Web3 crashed and burned when it first rolled out. But now, it’s picking up steam in gaming. Today, we're talking to Chris Hewish, President at Xsolla. We discuss why the first wave of Web3 gaming collapsed into pyramid schemes, how blockchain technology is being reimagined to enhance gameplay instead of replace it, and why creator economies and decentralized ownership could finally solve the cold start problem that's been holding back mass adoption. All of this right here, right now, on the Modern CTO Podcast!  To learn more about Xsolla, check out their website here.

He walked away from a cushy job to build products in his garage. Here’s how he made it work. Today, we're talking to Scott Henderson, CTO and Co-founder at Celigo. We discuss why AI needs minimal autonomy instead of maximum freedom, how the future of SaaS is chat-to-validate rather than click-to-execute, and why the most expensive AI mistake is adopting it too slowly rather than spending too much. All of this right here, right now, on the Modern CTO Podcast!  To learn more about Celigo, check out their website here.

Everyone is rushing to master AI, but what does that mean for software security? Today, we're talking to Henrik Plate and Amod Gupta from Endor Labs about their State of Dependency Management report. We discuss how AI coding assistants are introducing new security vulnerabilities, why 90% of security issues exist in code you're not even using, and how malware is now hijacking local AI agents to steal credentials. All of this right here, right now, on the Modern CTO Podcast!  To read Endor Labs' State of Dependency Management Report, check it out here!

Is journalism being threatened or enhanced by modern technology? Today, we're talking to Dylan Jacques, Chief Product and Technology Officer at The Telegraph. We discuss how AI is transforming news consumption patterns, why maintaining journalistic standards is critical in the age of LLMs, and how publishers can adapt by shipping features faster while preserving the human element of journalism. All of this right here, right now, on the Modern CTO Podcast!  Thank you to Digital Ocean for sponsoring this episode. For simple cloud and powerful AI that’s built to scale, check out Digital Ocean here. To learn more about The Telegraph, check out their website here.

AI is more powerful than ever, but companies are way overhyping this one feature. Today, we're talking to Bryan McCann, CTO and co-founder at You.com. We discuss why CTOs need to start asking deeper questions about meaning, how AI is forcing us to rethink consciousness and intelligence, and why treating AI with respect might actually help you become a better person. All of this right here, right now, on the Modern CTO Podcast!  Thank you to Digital Ocean for sponsoring this episode. For simple cloud and powerful AI that’s built to scale, check out Digital Ocean here. To learn more about You.com, check out their website here.

AI is more powerful than ever, but companies are way overhyping this one feature. Today, we're talking to Yotam Yemini, CEO of Causely. We discuss why AI SREs are getting so much hype right now, how companies can make the benefits of AI in operations tangible, and why understanding the limitations of language models is crucial for effective implementation in SRE work. All of this right here, right now, on the Modern CTO Podcast!  To learn more about Causely, check out their website here.

Lenovo has been a global leader in computing for decades. Where are they heading next? Today, we're talking to Art Hu, SVP and CTO at Lenovo. We discuss Lenovo's transformation into a services-led company, the future of personal computing and AI twins, and how CTOs can prepare their organizations for the AI revolution. Thank you to Digital Ocean for sponsoring this episode. For simple cloud and powerful AI that’s built to scale, check out Digital Ocean here. All of this right here, right now, on the Modern CTO Podcast!  To learn more about Lenovo, check out their website here.

Yahoo was there in the earliest days of the internet, but what are they up to now? Today, we're talking to Lee Zen, CTO at Yahoo. We discuss Yahoo's continued relevance in the digital age, how they're leveraging AI and cloud technology to navigate the expanding digital wilderness, and why authenticity and transparency are crucial in tech leadership. Thanks to Fin for sponsoring this episode. To learn more about the #1 AI agent for customer support, go to fin.ai/cto. All of this right here, right now, on the Modern CTO Podcast!  To learn more about Yahoo, check out their website here.

ChatGPT is the single fastest growing product of all-time, and he was there to launch it. Today, we're talking to Zach Kass, former head of go-to-market at OpenAI. We discuss the story behind launching ChatGPT, how society can responsibly adopt AI, and why societal thresholds are crucial for the integration of new technologies. Thank you to Digital Ocean for sponsoring this episode. For simple cloud and powerful AI that’s built to scale, check out Digital Ocean here. All of this right here, right now, on the Modern CTO Podcast!  To learn more about Zack Kass, check out his website here. To preorder Zack's upcoming book, check it out here!

AI-generated code is inescapable, and you can’t always trust it. So what do you do? Today, we're talking to Varun Badhwar, CEO of Endor Labs. We discuss how they're solving the developer productivity tax by making code more secure, why 90% of code comes from open source and the risks that entails, and how AI coding agents are introducing new security challenges in software development. All of this right here, right now, on the Modern CTO Podcast!  To learn more about Endor Labs, check out their website here.

He talks to his dad every night… but his dad passed away eight years ago. Today, we're talking to Miles Spencer, Founder at Reflekta. We discuss how AI is enabling conversations with deceased loved ones, the emergence of the “Soul Tech" category in tech, and why preserving human stories is crucial for future generations. All of this right here, right now, on the Modern CTO Podcast!  Thank you to Digital Ocean for sponsoring this episode. For simple cloud and powerful AI that’s built to scale, check out Digital Ocean here. To learn more about Reflekta, check out their website here.

Technology is moving faster than it ever has, so how do you actually scale? Today, we're talking to Robert Duffy, CTO at HealthEdge. We discuss how AI is changing traditional scaling strategies, why rapidly bootstrapping trust is crucial in merged organizations, and how assuming positive intent can transform leadership and team dynamics. All of this right here, right now, on the Modern CTO Podcast!  To learn more about HealthEdge, check out their website here.

“I don’t trust you either, Steve.” He made a $400m mistake at Apple. Today, we're talking to Guy Kawasaki, Chief Evangelist at Canva and author of "Wiser Guy". We discuss his experiences working with Steve Jobs, how he navigated hearing loss and became a mission-driven leader, and why it's essential to approach life with humor and resilience in the face of challenges. All of this right here, right now, on the Modern CTO Podcast!  Thank you to Digital Ocean for sponsoring this episode. For simple cloud and powerful AI that’s built to scale, check out Digital Ocean here. To learn more about Guy, pick up a copy of "Wiser Guy" here!

He spearheaded a new arm of Comcast to unprecedented success. Today, we're talking to Jeff Buzzelli, Regional SVP at Comcast. We discuss how Comcast Business grew from zero to $10 billion, why employee engagement is crucial for successful leadership, and how the company manages telecommunications during hurricane season in Florida. All of this right here, right now, on the Modern CTO Podcast!  To learn more about Comcast, check out their website here.

His biggest failure transformed him into a great leader. Today, we're talking to Arnie Katz, CPTO at GoFundMe. We discuss how GoFundMe is leveraging AI and LLMs to revolutionize fundraising, why understanding the psychology of asking for help is crucial in philanthropy, and how velocity is the key to success in tech innovation and leadership. Thank you to Digital Ocean for sponsoring this episode. For simple cloud and powerful AI that’s built to scale, check out Digital Ocean here.

When you have to call 911, can you trust the operator to do their job? Today, we're talking to Denise Hemke, CPO at Neogov. We discuss how NeoGov is revolutionizing public sector software with AI-powered solutions, why building purpose-built products for government is crucial, and how gamification is transforming policy training for 911 operators. All of this right here, right now, on the Modern CTO Podcast!  To learn more about NEOGOV, check out their website here.

Toshiba is changing everything about the way we check out at the grocery store. Today, we're talking to Robert Parsons, VP of Hardware Portfolio at Toshiba Global Commerce Solutions. We discuss why agility is your greatest business survival skill in retail technology, how modular systems are reshaping the future of checkout experiences, and why data-driven decision-making is crucial for technology leaders. All of this right here, right now, on the Modern CTO Podcast!  To learn more about Toshiba Global Commerce Solutions, check out their website here.

The World Uncertainty Index is the highest it has ever been: we are in chaos. Today, we're talking to Rob Kalwarowsky, executive coach and TEDx speaker. We discuss how to capitalize on chaos in uncertain times, why self-leadership is crucial for navigating turbulence, and how understanding the concept of parts vs. self can transform your leadership approach.

This episode will hit you where it hurts, but leaders need to hear this. Today, we're talking to Nick Calver, VP of Financial Services at Palo Alto Networks. We discuss the importance of overcoming adversity in leadership, how understanding core values can guide career decisions, and why balancing work and family life is crucial for long-term success. All of this right here, right now, on the Modern CTO Podcast!  Thanks to Fin for sponsoring this episode. To learn more about the #1 AI agent for customer support, go to fin.ai/cto To learn more about Palo Alto Networks, visit their website here.

Your toxic manager might be just what you need. Today, we're talking to Damon Lembi, CEO at LearnIt. We discuss how his worst coach made him into a great leader, why focusing on strengths is more effective than improving weaknesses, and how overcoming impostor syndrome can lead to business success. All of this right here, right now, on the Modern CTO Podcast!  Thank you to Digital Ocean for sponsoring this episode. For simple cloud and powerful AI that’s built to scale, check out Digital Ocean here. To learn more about LearnIt, visit their website here.

THIS is why your AI project is failing: you have no vision. Today, we're talking to Greg Shewmaker, CEO at r.Potential. We discuss why many enterprise AI projects are failing to deliver returns, how AI is reshaping leadership and decision-making in large companies, and why it's crucial to develop a vision for AI that improves people's lives beyond just technological advancement. All of this right here, right now, on the Modern CTO Podcast!  To learn more about r.Potential, visit their website here. Thanks to Fin for sponsoring this episode. To learn more about the #1 AI agent for customer support, go to fin.ai/cto

Why is AI resorting to blackmail 96% of the time? Today, we're talking to Jon Krohn, host of the Super Data Science podcast and co-founder of YCarrot. We discuss the difference between LLMs and Agentic AI, how businesses can leverage AI for better ROI, and why understanding AI misalignment is crucial for future implementations. All of this right here, right now, on the Modern CTO Podcast!  To learn more about Y Carrot, visit their website here.

They’re letting robots put catheters inside people?! Today, we're talking to David Fischel, CEO at Stereotaxis. We discuss the revolutionary impact of robotic surgery on minimally invasive procedures, how magnetic fields are used to control catheters with millimeter precision, and why the future of endovascular surgery lies in more accessible and versatile robotic systems. All of this right here, right now, on the Modern CTO Podcast!  To learn more about Stereotaxis, visit their website here.

Today, we're talking to Jeetu Patel, President and CPO at Cisco. We discuss how Cisco is leading the charge in transforming AI infrastructure and security, why addressing the trust deficit in AI is crucial for widespread adoption, and how the unprecedented scale and speed of the AI revolution is reshaping the tech landscape. All of this right here, right now, on the Modern CTO Podcast! To learn more about what Cisco is up to, visit their website here.

Today, we're talking to Jody Bailey, CTO of Stack Overflow. We discuss how Stack Overflow is adapting to challenges posed by generative AI, why creating smaller communities within the platform is crucial for user engagement, and how Stack Overflow for Teams is evolving to become an essential part of the development pipeline for companies. All of this right here, right now, on the Modern CTO Podcast!  You already know Stack Overflow, but make sure to visit their website here: https://stackoverflow.com

Today, we're talking to Mahesh Guruswamy, CPTO at Kickstarter. We discuss how to effectively deliver bad news in corporate settings, why CTOs can no longer be the "nice guy" in today's business environment, and how AI tools are reshaping both personal and professional life. All of this right here, right now, on the Modern CTO Podcast!  To learn more about Mahesh and pick up a copy of the bo

Today, we're talking to Etienne de Bruin, Founder of 7CTOs. We discuss why organizations need to operate in a "liquid" state between frozen and boiling, how complex adaptive systems impact technology leadership, and why financial savvy is becoming increasingly crucial for CTOs in the modern business landscape. Thanks to Fin for sponsoring this episode. To learn more about the #1 AI agent for customer support, go to fin.ai/cto All of this right here, right now, on the Modern CTO Podcast!  To buy a copy of "Liquid," go to: https://ctosentinel.com/liquid/ To learn more about 7CTOs, check out their website here.

Today, we're talking to Anurag Goel, Founder at Render. We discuss why it's essential to simplify cloud infrastructure in the age of AI, how developers are being impacted by the challenges of working with LLM APIs, and why it's more crucial than ever to focus on product development instead of managing complex cloud configurations. All of this right here, right now, on the Modern CTO Podcast!  To learn more about Render, check out their website here.

Today, we're talking to Robert Duffy, CTO at HealthEdge. We discuss what CTOs are really saying about AI behind closed doors, how to scale AI initiatives across large organizations, and why balancing innovation with regulatory compliance is crucial in healthcare technology. All of this right here, right now, on the Modern CTO Podcast!  To learn more about HealthEdge, check out their website here

Today, we're talking to Gino Ferrand, Founder at Tecla. We discuss why it’s essential to remix talent in the age of AI, how junior developers are being impacted disproportionately by AI, and why it’s more crucial than ever to build instead of buy. All of this right here, right now, on the Modern CTO Podcast!  To learn more about Tecla, check out their website here. Check out Gino's newsletter, Redeployed, here!

Today, we're talking to Fredrik Carlegren, VP & Head of Marketing & Communications, and Yeshai Bouskila, Executive Director Retail Innovation at Toshiba Global Commerce Solutions. We discuss the best ways to manage tech debt, why rigid systems block innovation, and how AI is impacting the technology of frictionless grocery stores. All of this right here, right now, on the Modern CTO Podcast!  To learn more about Toshiba Global Commerce Solutions, check out their website her

Today, we're talking to Andrew Kiguel, CEO at Realbotix. We discuss the state of humanoid robotics, why robots could solve the loneliness epidemic, and what the world will look like when robots are obtainable by average people. Thanks to Fin for sponsoring this episode. To learn more about the #1 AI agent for customer support, go to fin.ai/cto

Today, we're talking to Nick Calver, VP of Financial Services at Palo Alto Networks. We discuss the state of AI ransomware attacks, what the mindset is to best prepare for them, and how to think about product consolidation in order to best serve your customers. All of this right here, right now, on the Modern CTO Podcast! To learn more about Palo Alto Networks, check out their website here.

Today, we're talking to David Meyer, VP of IT at Irrimax Corporation. We discuss David’s best advice on maximizing your ROI in IT investments, why you should focus on intangible ROI, and David’s golden 80/20 rule for IT projects. All of this right here, right now, on the Modern CTO Podcast! To learn more about Irrimax, check out their website here. To learn more about Velosio, check out their website here.

Today, we're talking to Mike Tria, CTO at Gusto. We discuss how Mike has led his teams from his background in improv, why you’ll never trust harder than when you’re in an improv troupe, and why vibe-coding might be the new normal in software development. All of this right here, right now, on the Modern CTO Podcast! To learn more about Gusto, check out their website here. Thanks to Fin for sponsoring this episode. To learn more about the #1 AI agent for customer support, go to fin.ai/cto

Today, we're talking to Mary Jo Foley, Editor in Chief, Directions on Microsoft, and Mike Jones, VP at US Cloud. We discuss four myths about Microsoft support that waste thousands of dollars every year, why Microsoft is investing $80b into AI, and why Mary Jo told Steve Jobs to leave her first interview with Bill Gates. All of this right here, right now, on the Modern CTO Podcast! To learn more about US Cloud, check out their website here. To learn more about Directions on Microsoft, check out their website here.

Today, we're talking to John Gates, Pay Negotiation Coach. We discuss how executives can position themselves for a six figure raise, why changing companies is the best way to get the biggest bump in pay, and how you can negotiate more effectively in any situation. All of this right here, right now, on the Modern CTO Podcast! To learn more about John's Salary Coach method, check out his website here.

Today, we're talking to Phil Tee, EVP & Head of AI Innovation at Zscaler. We discuss why agentic AI will change everything about the way we use technology, what it will look like to fully team up with autonomous technology, and why intelligence itself might be more malleable than we ever thought. All of this right here, right now, on the Modern CTO Podcast! To learn more about Zscaler, check out their website here.

Today, we're talking to Robbie Morrison, CEO at Velosio. We discuss how and why Robbie decided to change paths from CTO to CEO, the different ways Robbie has thought about culture throughout his career, and how Robbie has handled tough conversations throughout his leadership positions. Be a part of the conversation! Take Velosio’s Technology Leadership Challenges survey here. All of this right here, right now, on the Modern CTO Podcast! To learn more about Velosio, check out their website here. Produced by ProSeries Media: https://proseriesmedia.com/ For booking inquiries, email booking@proseriesmedia.com

Today, we're talking to Avi Freedman, CEO at Kentik. We discuss how Kentik is evolving beyond network observability, why networks might never be fully autonomous, and why you should lead your team into tasks you wouldn’t do yourself. All of this right here, right now, on the Modern CTO Podcast! To learn more about Kentik, check out their website here. Produced by ProSeries Media: https://proseriesmedia.com/ For booking inquiries, email booking@proseriesmedia.com

Today, we're talking to Tony Speller, SVP of Operation and Engineering at Comcast. We discuss how Comcast is breaking new ground with their $80b project, how AI is supercharging network repair, and why work life balance will never truly work. All of this right here, right now, on the Modern CTO Podcast! To learn more about Comcast, check out their website here. Produced by ProSeries Media: https://proseriesmedia.com/ For booking inquiries, email booking@proseriesmedia.com

Today, we're talking to Michael Jones, VP at US Cloud. We discuss why nobody in their right mind should be buying support services from Microsoft, the true goals of Microsoft’s support services over the years, and lifelong lessons that Mike and Joel learned from their shared mentor, Brad Sousa. All of this right here, right now, on the Modern CTO Podcast! To learn more about US Cloud, check out their website here. Produced by ProSeries Media: https://proseriesmedia.com/ For booking inquiries, email booking@proseriesmed

Today, we're talking to Kevin Korpics, Field CTO and Reza Zaheri, CISO at Quantum Metric. We discuss the impact of AI law in the EU, the levels of regulation that affect your business based on risk, and how to stop being a workaholic. All of this right here, right now, on the Modern CTO Podcast! To learn more about Quantum Metric, check out their website here. Thanks to US Cloud for sponsoring this episode. Do you need to level up your Microsoft support services? Check out US Cloud for the best Microsoft support in the game: uscloud.com Produced by ProSeries Media: https://proseriesmedia.com/ For booking inquiries, email booking@proseriesmedia.com

Today, we're talking to Rob Kalwarowsky, Executive Coach & Author of Capitalizing on Chaos. We discuss the signs of a toxic boss, how to extinguish them before it’s too late, and why we should take a tip from olympic athletes to succeed at work. All of this right here, right now, on the Modern CTO Podcast! Thanks to US Cloud for sponsoring this episode. Do you need to level up your Microsoft support services? Check out US Cloud for the best Microsoft support in the game: uscloud.com To learn more about Rob's coaching, check out his website here. To get the first 2 chapters of Rob's new book for free, click this link. Produced by ProSeries Media: https://proseriesmedia.com/ For booking inquiries, email booking@proseriesmedia.com

Today, we're talking to Derick Schaefer, SVP of technology at Mod Op. We discuss the M&A landscape that CTOs need to be aware of, why customer centricity is at the heart of any successful merger, and how to keep business value at the focus of futuristic software tactics. All of this right here, right now, on the Modern CTO Podcast! Thanks to US Cloud for sponsoring this episode. Do you need to level up your Microsoft support services? Check out US Cloud for the best Microsoft support in the game: uscloud.com To learn how you can master your M&A strategy, check out Derick's book here. Produced by ProSeries Media: https://proseriesmedia.com/ For booking inquiries, email booking@proseriesmedia.com

Today, we're talking to Guy Gur-Ari, Co-Founder at Augment. We discuss Guy’s journey from physicist to founder, why AI is becoming both creepier and more useful than ever, and why the intelligence AI exhibits is unlike anything humanity has ever encountered. All of this right here, right now, on the Modern CTO Podcast! Thanks to US Cloud for sponsoring this episode. Do you need to level up your Microsoft support services? Check out US Cloud for the best Microsoft support in the game: uscloud.com To learn more about Augment, check out their website here. Produced by ProSeries Media: https://proseriesmedia.com/ For booking inquiries, email booking@proseriesmedia.com

Today, we're talking to Daniel Faggella, CEO at Emerj. We discuss Dan’s proposed timeline of 5 years to transformational AI, how we should consider the possibility of AGI having leadership qualities over society, and why truth seeking isn’t necessarily the ideal goal of technology. All of this right here, right now, on the Modern CTO Podcast!

Today, we're talking to Chris Hewish, Chief Strategy & Comms Officer at Xsolla. We discuss the future of the video game industry, an invaluable lesson Chris learned from his time at DreamWorks, how Chris approaches new trends in his industry such as cloud gaming, and more. All of this right here, right now, on the Modern CTO Podcast! Thanks to US Cloud for sponsoring this episode. Do you need to level up your Microsoft support services? Check out US Cloud for the best Microsoft support in the game: uscloud.com To learn more about Xsolla, check out their website here. Produced by ProSeries Media: https://proseriesmedia.com/ For booking inquiries, email booking@proseriesmedia.com

Today, we're talking to Roland Groeneveld, Executive Chair at OnLogic and Said Ouissal, CEO & Founder at ZEDEDA. Discover how these innovative companies are revolutionizing technology deployment at the edge, from AI-powered railway safety systems to predictive maintenance in solar farms. All of this right here, right now, on the Modern CTO Podcast! Thanks to US Cloud for sponsoring this episode. Do you need to level up your Microsoft support services? Check out US Cloud for the best Microsoft support in the game: uscloud.com To learn more about OnLogic, check out their website here. To learn more about ZEDEDA, check out their website here. Produced by ProSeries Media: https://proseriesmedia.com/ For booking inquiries, email booking@proseriesmedia.com

Today, we're talking to Artem Fishman, Chief Product & Technology Officer at Dow Jones. We discuss the ways in which tech cultures change around the world, how and when to be blunt, and why we should be optimistic about the future. All of this right here, right now, on the Modern CTO Podcast! To learn more about Dow Jones, check out their website here. Produced by ProSeries Media: https://proseriesmedia.com/ For booking inquiries, email booking@proseriesmedia.com

Today, we're talking to Sam Curry, Global VP, CISO in Residence at Zscaler. We discuss the AI threat landscape in 2025, why fighting AI with AI may not be your best strategy, and how to position yourself in a community to become a better leader. All of this right here, right now, on the Modern CTO Podcast! To learn more about Zscaler, check out their website here. Produced by ProSeries Media: https://proseriesmedia.com/ For booking inquiries, email booking@proseriesmedia.com

Today, we're talking to Mauro Stara, CEO & Founder at Six Pack CEO. We discuss how you can get in shape, what makes getting a top 1% physique easier than you think, and why achieving a lofty fitness goal will improve your life at home and as a tech leader. All of this right here, right now, on the Modern CTO Podcast! To learn more about Six Pack CEO, check out their website here. Produced by ProSeries Media: https://proseriesmedia.com/ For booking inquiries, email booking@proseriesmedia.com

Today, we're talking to Mayada Gonimah, CTO & Co-Founder at Thread AI. We discuss Google Cloud’s Future of AI Report: Perspectives for Startups. Uncover more valuable insights from AI leaders in Google Cloud's 'Future of AI: Perspectives for Startups' report. Discover what 23 AI industry leaders think about the future of AI—and how it impacts your business. Read their perspectives here: goo.gle/futureofai All of this right here, right now, on the Modern CTO Podcast! To get started using Google Cloud, check out the Google for Startups Cloud Program here. Produced by ProSeries Media: https://proseriesmedia.com/ For booking inquiries, email booking@proseriesmedia.com

Today, we're talking to Scott Dietzen, CEO at Augment Code. Scott shares insights on how Augment is revolutionizing the coding process, making developers more productive, and improving software quality across the board with the power of AI. All of this right here, right now, on the Modern CTO Podcast!  To learn more about Augment Code, check out their website here. Produced by ProSeries Media: https://proseriesmedia.com/ For booking inquiries, email booking@proseriesmedia.co

Today, we're talking to John Munsell, CEO at Bizzuka. We discuss how John’s AI philosophies got picked up by LSU, why they’re so impactful to businesses and technology leaders, and why your company needs less handcuffs and more AI champions to scale into the future. All of this right here, right now, on the Modern CTO Podcast!  To learn more about Bizzuka, check out their website here. Produced by ProSeries Media: https://proseriesmedia.com/ For booking inquiries, email booking@proseriesmedia.com

Today, we're talking to Lisa Groeneveld, Co-Founder of OnLogic. We discuss how Lisa and her husband started the company with an $80k check to a stranger, where the edge actually is, and how Toy Story teaches one of the most valuable leadership skills. All of this right here, right now, on the Modern CTO Podcast!  To learn more about OnLogic, check out their website here. To learn more about the whitepaper and server we featured in this episode, click here. Produced by ProSeries Media: https://proseriesmedia.com/ For booking inquiries, email booking@proseriesmedia.com

Today, we're talking to Adam Dille from Quantum Metric and Zeba Hasan from Google. We discuss the importance of data quality for interfacing with AI, the most common mistakes we face when building products with AI, and how to get the rest of the company to buy into the advantages AI has to offer. All of this right here, right now, on the Modern CTO Podcast!  To learn more about Quantum Metric, check out their website here: https://www.quantummetric.com/ Produced by ProSeries Media: https://proseriesmedia.com/ For booking inquiries, email booking@proseriesmedia.co

Today, we're talking to keynote speaker and friend of the show Jim Harris. We discuss the most important tech trends featured at CES 2025, how AI might be used to replace doctors over time, and why Jim thinks most car manufacturers will go extinct within 10 years. All of this right here, right now, on the Modern CTO Podcast!  For more about Jim, check out his website here: https://www.jimharris.com/ Produced by ProSeries Media: https://proseriesmedia.com/ For booking inquiries, email booking@proseriesmedia.com

Today, we're talking to Jack Tam, SVP and CTO at Intuit Mailchimp. We discuss insights on the evolving landscape of AI, the future of software engineering, and why staying grounded is paramount as a tech leader. All of this right here, right now, on the Modern CTO Podcast!  For more on Intuit Mailchimp, check out their website here: https://mailchimp.com/ Produced by ProSeries Media: https://proseriesmedia.com/ For booking inquiries, email booking@proseriesmedia.com

Today, we're talking to best selling author Seth Godin for an episode of Tech Titans. We’re bringing you Seth’s best advice from his definition of CTO, why people aren’t truly rational, how to avoid positive feedback loops, and more. All of this right here, right now, on the Modern CTO Podcast!  For more on Seth Godin, check out his website here: https://www.sethgodin.com/ Produced by ProSeries Media: https://proseriesmedia.com/ For booking inquiries, email booking@proseriesmedia.com

Today, we're talking to Hrishi Dixit, Principal at Gordian Labs. We discuss the how and why you need to make yourself redundant, why you should work to replace yourself in your role, and why tech leaders need to build to simplify. All of this right here, right now, on the Modern CTO Podcast!  For more on Hrishi, check out his personal blog here: https://hrishi.nyc/ Produced by ProSeries Media: https://proseriesmedia.com/ For booking inquiries, email booking@proseriesmedia.com

Today, we're talking to the CTO of the US Navy, Justin Fanelli. Discover how the modern government is embracing digital transformation, the power of direct communication in military settings, and the unexpected passion driving innovation in public service. Justin shares invaluable insights on leadership, burnout prevention, and the importance of continuous learning. All of this right here, right now, on the Modern CTO Podcast!  For more on Justin’s courses, check out www.h4d.us and https://www.commonmission.us/ Produced by ProSeries Media: https://proseriesmedia.com/ For booking inquiries, email booking@proseriesmedia.com

Today, we're talking to Geoffrey Huck, Public Speaking Coach. We discuss how to overcome communication barriers in the tech industry, translate complex ideas for non-technical audiences, and develop authentic speaking styles. All of this right here, right now, on the Modern CTO Podcast!  To learn more about Geoffrey's work, check out his website here: https://geoffreyhuck.com/podcast Produced by ProSeries Media: https://proseriesmedia.com/ For booking inquiries, email booking@proseriesmedia.co

Today, we’re talking to Mohak Shroff, SVP of Engineering at LinkedIn. We discuss LinkedIn’s human-centered approach to AI agents, their vision for LinkedIn members to have a Digital Chief of Staff, and how agents will transform the way we work. All of this right here, right now, on the Modern CTO Podcast!  Produced by ProSeries Media: https://proseriesmedia.com/ For booking inquiries, email booking@proseriesmedia.com

Today, we’re talking to Megh Gautam, CPO at Crunchbase. We discuss the latest technology being rolled out at Crunchbase, Megh’s philosophy on flat vs siloed teams, and why it’s far more useful to get punched in the face than just read about it. All of this right here, right now, on the Modern CTO Podcast!  To learn more about Crunchbase, check out their website here: https://www.crunchbase.com/ Produced by ProSeries Media: https://proseriesmedia.com/ For booking inquiries, email booking@proseriesmedia.com

Today, we’re talking to Megh Gautam, CPO at Crunchbase. We discuss Megh’s journey from engineering to product leadership, his biggest mistake from making the transition, and how he thinks about “tours of duty” to develop his career path. All of this right here, right now, on the Modern CTO Podcast!  To learn more about Crunchbase, check out their website here: https://www.crunchbase.com/ Produced by ProSeries Media: https://proseriesmedia.com/ For booking inquiries, email booking@proseriesmedia.com

Today, we’re talking to James Barrese, SVP of Fintech at Intuit. We discuss James’s thoughts on creating change agents in your organization, how Intuit is revolutionizing the world of fintech with AI agents, and what James learned about organizational communication from a tough moment at PayPal. All of this right here, right now, on the Modern CTO Podcast!  To learn more about Intuit, check out their website here: https://www.intuit.com/ Produced by ProSeries Media: https://proseriesmedia.com/ For booking inquiries, email booking@proseriesmedia.com

Today, we’re talking to Jeff Chow, CPTO at Miro. We discuss insights on Miro's evolution from a whiteboarding tool to an innovation workspace, and explore how AI integration and canvas-based technology are reshaping team collaboration. All of this right here, right now, on the Modern CTO Podcast!  To learn more about Miro, check out his website here: https://miro.com/ Produced by ProSeries Media: https://proseriesmedia.com/ For booking inquiries, email booking@proseriesmedia.com

Today, we’re talking to Andrew Edwards, Author of Army of Liars. We dive deep into the controversial Section 230 exploring the complexities of this law, its impact on social media platforms, and the urgent need for reform. All of this right here, right now, on the Modern CTO Podcast!  To learn more about Andrew Edwards, check out his website here: https://www.andrewvedwards.com/ Produced by ProSeries Media: https://proseriesmedia.com/ For booking inquiries, email booking@proseriesmedi

Today, we’re talking to Eric Rice, President at SOVRN Capital. Eric shares his journey from skepticism to becoming a Bitcoin advocate and explains the revolutionary potential of Bitcoin mining. Discover how innovative mining operations are leveraging waste energy and tax credits to mine Bitcoin at incredibly low costs. All of this right here, right now, on the Modern CTO Podcast!  To learn more about SOVRN, check out their website here: https://sovrncapital.com/ Produced by ProSeries Media: https://proseriesmedia.com/ For booking inquiries, email booking@proseriesmedia.com

Today, we’re talking to Dylan Etkin, founder and CEO of Sleuth, to dive deep into the world of engineering metrics and team alignment. Dylan shares insights on how CTOs can move beyond "dashboard graveyards" and implement meaningful metrics that drive real change. All of this right here, right now, on the Modern CTO Podcast!  To learn more about Sleuth, check out their website here: https://www.sleuth.io/ Produced by ProSeries Media: https://proseriesmedia.com/ For booking inquiries, email booking@proseriesmedia

Today, we’re talking to Mark Porter, CTO at dbt Labs. We discuss Mark’s best advice on finding and keeping top talent, and his self-described controversial strategy for interviewing potential team members. All of this right here, right now, on the Modern CTO Podcast!  To learn more about dbt Labs, check out their website here: https://www.getdbt.com/ Produced by ProSeries Media: https://proseriesmedia.com/ For booking inquiries, email booking@proseriesmedia.com

Today, we’re talking to Mark Porter, CTO at dbt Labs. We discuss invaluable insights on effective communication strategies in the tech industry, from tailoring messages across organizational levels to the power of written communication. All of this right here, right now, on the Modern CTO Podcast!  To learn more about dbt Labs, check out their website here: https://www.getdbt.com/ Produced by ProSeries Media: https://proseriesmedia.com/ For booking inquiries, email booking@proseriesmedia.com

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Today, we’re talking to James Walker, CEO at Nano Nuclear Energy. We discuss the regulatory challenges, market positioning, and technological innovations driving the nuclear industry forward. From the complexities of reactor design to the strategic decisions behind going public, this episode offers a comprehensive look at the cutting-edge developments in nuclear power. All of this right here, right now, on the Modern CTO Podcast!  To learn more about Nano Nuclear Energy, check out their website here: https://nanonuclearenergy.com/ Produced by ProSeries Media: https://proseriesmedia.com/ For booking inquiries, email booking@proseriesmedia.co

Today, we’re talking to Jeff Umbro, CEO at The Podglomerate. We discuss the current state of AI, its limitations, and whether or not it's wise to chase fully AI-driven creations. All of this right here, right now, on the Modern CTO Podcast!  To learn more about The Podglomerate, check out their website here: https://www.thepodglomerate.com/ Produced by ProSeries Media: https://proseriesmedia.com/ For booking inquiries, email booking@proseriesmedia.

Today, we’re talking to Tony Davis & John Balsavage from A&I Solutions. We discuss the rapid improvements they’ve made to observability thanks to ScoutITAi, their new cloud performance monitoring service powered by Broadcom with GenAI insights to measure the precise performance and reliability of critical business services. We also dive into the real world impacts of accelerated observability, and how Tony was able to synergize his goal alongside John. All of this right here, right now, on the Modern CTO Podcast!  To learn more about A&I Solutions, check out their website here: https://www.anisolutions.com/ To give ScoutITAi a try for yourself, visit the website at: https://scoutitai.com/ Produced by ProSeries Media: https://proseriesmedia.com/ For booking inquiries, email booking@proseriesmedia.com

Today, we’re talking to Steve Orrin, Federal CTO at Intel. We discuss the government’s grasp on AI, how cyberattacks are getting wildly more advanced, and how Steve thinks as a top CTO. All of this right here, right now, on the Modern CTO Podcast!  To learn more about Intel, check out their website here: https://www.intel.com/ Produced by ProSeries Media: https://proseriesmedia.com/ For booking inquiries, email booking@proseriesmedia.com

Today, we’re talking to Seth Godin. We discuss the true meaning of CTO, what it takes to most effectively build strategy, and how to create systems so that the wind is always at your back. All of this right here, right now, on the Modern CTO Podcast!  To learn more about Seth Godin, check out his website here: https://www.sethgodin.com/ Produced by ProSeries Media: https://proseriesmedia.com/ For booking inquiries, email booking@proseriesmedia.com

Today, we’re talking to Sagar Batchu, Co-Founder and CEO at Speakeasy. We discuss how Sagar is building a revolutionary API platform, his hiring strategies for startups, and the future of AI in API integration. All of this right here, right now, on the Modern CTO Podcast!  To learn more about Speakeasy, check out their website here: https://www.speakeasy.com/ Produced by ProSeries Media: https://proseriesmedia.com/ For booking inquiries, email booking@proseriesmedia.

Today, we’re bringing you a special episode. Joel is interviewed by Aziza O’Beirne, host of The Forward Podcast with SmartOSC. We uncover the origins of Modern CTO, and what Joel has learned from hosting nearly 1000 episodes with top CTOs from around the world. To check out The Forward Podcast with SmartOSC, check them out wherever you get your podcasts or visit their website: https://www.smartosc.com/podcast/ All of this right here, right now, on the Modern CTO Podcast!

Today, we’re talking to Matt Loszak, CEO at Aalo Atomics. We discuss the technology that is making small nuclear reactors possible, how far along we are in the Second Atomic Age, and the potential that nuclear energy holds for the whole world. All of this right here, right now, on the Modern CTO Podcast!  To learn more about Aalo Atomics, check out their website here: https://www.aalo.com/ Produced by ProSeries Media: https://proseriesmedia.com/ For booking inquiries, email booking@proseriesmedia.com

Today, we’re talking to John Miles, host of the Passion Struck Podcast. We discuss John’s extraordinary journey from tech executive to international speaker and personal development guru. All of this right here, right now, on the Modern CTO Podcast!  To learn more about Passion Struck, check out the website here: https://www.passionstruck.com/ Produced by ProSeries Media: https://proseriesmedia.com/ For booking inquiries, email booking@proseriesmedia.com

Today, we’re talking to Mario Ciabarra, CEO & Founder at Quantum Metric. We discuss what makes a good generative AI strategy, the challenges of implementation, and how Quantum Metric’s Felix AI is changing the game for digital analysis. All of this right here, right now, on the Modern CTO Podcast!  To learn more about Quantum Metric, check out their website here: https://www.quantummetric.com/ Produced by ProSeries Media: https://proseriesmedia.com/ For booking inquiries, email booking@proseriesmedia.com

Today, we’re talking to Alex Mashrabov, Founder at Higgsfield AI. We discuss the developments of AI generated video, how Alex has leveraged Google Cloud to build his business, and how modern tech will continue to revolutionize the way we consume media. All of this right here, right now, on the Modern CTO Podcast!  Interested in the virtual Google Cloud Startup Summit? Sign up here: https://cloudonair.withgoogle.com/events/summit-startup-24 To learn more about Higgsfield AI, check out their website here: https://higgsfield.ai/ Produced by ProSeries Media: https://proseriesmedia.com/ For booking inquiries, email booking@proseriesmedia.com

Today, we’re talking to Anurag Goel, Founder and CEO at Render. We discuss the lessons learned as employee #8 at Stripe, how Render is revolutionizing cloud infrastructure, and why you don’t always need the latest and greatest tool. All of this right here, right now, on the Modern CTO Podcast!  To learn more about Render, check out their website here: https://render.com/ Produced by ProSeries Media: https://proseriesmedia.com/ For booking inquiries, email booking@proseriesmedia.co

Today, we’re talking to Dave “Selly” Selinger, Co-Founder & CEO at Deep Sentinel. We discuss the ways that Dave is fighting crime with AI, how Deep Sentinel gets physical with its deterrents, and what Dave learned as the co-founder of Redfin. All of this right here, right now, on the Modern CTO Podcast!  To learn more about Deep Sentinel, check out their website here: https://www.deepsentinel.com/ Produced by ProSeries Media: https://proseriesmedia.com/ For booking inquiries, email booking@proseriesmedia.co

Today, we’re talking to Alan Williamson, CTO & Author. We discuss why it’s crucial to grow beyond your technical skills, the best methods for communicating outside of your department, and how to actually use vision to define your path as CTO. All of this right here, right now, on the Modern CTO Podcast!  To learn more about Alan Williamson and his book, check out his website here: https://thinklikeacto.com/ Produced by ProSeries Media: https://proseriesmedia.com/ For booking inquiries, email booking@proseriesmedia.com

Today, we’re talking to Anders Indset, Philosopher & Bestselling Author. We discuss the principles of Norwegian work ethic, the relationship between free speech and technology, and the philosophical challenges we face in our modern day. All of this right here, right now, on the Modern CTO Podcast!  To learn more about Anders Indset, check out his website here: https://andersindset.com/ Produced by ProSeries Media: https://proseriesmedia.com/ For booking inquiries, email booking@proseriesmedia.com

Today, we’re talking to Harri Hursti, Security Researcher & International Speaker. We discuss the impending technological vulnerabilities of the upcoming US election, whether or not they can be mitigated, and what Harri thinks about the future of voting technology in the US. All of this right here, right now, on the Modern CTO Podcast!  To learn more about Jothy Rosenberg, check out his WikiPedia here: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Harri_Hursti Produced by ProSeries Media: https://proseriesmedia.com/ For booking inquiries, email booking@proseriesmedia.co

Today, we’re talking to Jothy Rosenberg, Keynote Speaker & Author. We discuss what goes into the startup CTO’s toolkit, how to master the art of outreach, and why people with disabilities tend to become exceptional. All of this right here, right now, on the Modern CTO Podcast!  To learn more about Jothy Rosenberg, check out his website here: https://www.jothyrosenberg.com/ Produced by ProSeries Media: https://proseriesmedia.com/ For booking inquiries, email booking@proseriesmedia.com

Today, we’re talking to Zach Goldberg, CTO at Gruntwork and Executive Leadership Coach. We discuss the biggest takeaways from his book, “The Startup CTO’s Handbook,” what mistakes CTOs keep making, the ethics baked into AI, and much more. All of this right here, right now, on the Modern CTO Podcast!  To learn more about Gruntwork, check out their website here: https://www.gruntwork.io/ To learn more about Zach's coaching and purchase The Startup CTO's Handbook, visit his website at: https://zachgoldberg.com/ Produced by ProSeries Media: https://proseriesmedia.com/ For booking inquiries, email booking@proseriesmedia.com

Today, we’re bringing you an episode of Tech Titans with Bill Tingle, CEO at Tingle Leadership. We discuss the ways in which Bill advises leaders to step up their communication skills and how to more actively listen to your team. All of this right here, right now, on the Modern CTO Podcast!  To learn more about Tingle Leadership, check out their website here https://www.tingleleadership.com/ Produced by ProSeries Media: https://proseriesmedia.com/ For booking inquiries, email booking@proseriesmedia.com

Today, we’re bringing you an episode of Tech Titans with Brendan Wovchko, CTO at Ramsey Solutions. We discuss Brendan’s philosophy of emotional firing, and how to navigate tough but necessary conversations in the workplace. All of this right here, right now, on the Modern CTO Podcast!  To learn more about Ramsey Solutions, check out their website here: https://www.ramseysolutions.com/ The most difficult part of preparing for an uncomfortable conversation is choosing the right words to describe the problem. Look over this PDF. It should help you identify the problems at hand and give you the right words to express them – Planning an uncomfortable conversation: https://cdn.ramseysolutions.net/media/b2b/entre/podcast/downloads/planning-an-uncomfortable-conversation-final.pdf Produced by ProSeries Media: https://proseriesmedia.com/ For booking inquiries, email booking@proseriesmedia.com

Today, we’re bringing you a special episode from our friends over at Me, Myself and AI hosted by Sam Ransbotham, who was our guest on the podcast earlier this year. Sam is talking to Vandi Verma from NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory about how AI is revolutionizing space exploration on Mars. Be sure to check out Me, Myself and AI on Apple podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts.

Today, we’re bringing you an episode of Tech Titans with Ed McLaughlin, President & CTO at Mastercard. We discuss what it’s like to lead in payments, and how Ed masterfully crafts his work life balance. All of this right here, right now, on the Modern CTO Podcast!  To learn more about MasterCard, check out their website here: https://www.mastercard.us/ Produced by ProSeries Media: https://proseriesmedia.com/ For booking inquiries, email booking@proseriesmed

Today we’re talking to David McCall, VP of Innovation at QTS Data Centers. We discuss the current state of the tech layoffs, where we misjudged the trajectory of AI, and what the future of the layoffs looks like. All of this right here, right now, on the Modern CTO Podcast!  To learn more about QTS Data Centers, check out their website here: https://www.qtsdatacenters.com/ Produced by ProSeries Media: https://proseriesmedia.com/ For booking inquiries, email booking@proseriesmedia.com

Today we’re talking to David McCall, VP of Innovation at QTS Data Centers. We discuss the current levels of global connectivity, why nuclear power may be necessary to move us forward, and how these two areas intersect. All of this right here, right now, on the Modern CTO Podcast!  To learn more about QTS Data Centers, check out their website here: https://www.qtsdatacenters.com/ Produced by ProSeries Media: https://proseriesmedia.com/

Today we’re talking to Oshri Moyal, CTO & Co-Founder at Atera. We discuss Atera’s role in moving IT into the future, how AI is changing everything that IT teams are able to accomplish, and why tracking your company’s growth is critical for shaping its culture. All of this right here, right now, on the Modern CTO Podcast!  To learn more about Atera, check out their website here: https://www.atera.com/ or simply start a free trial: https://www.atera.com/signup/?utm_campaign=start-free-trial&utm_source=atera&utm_medium=podcast Produced by ProSeries Media: https://proseriesmedia.com/ For booking inquiries, email booking@proseriesmedia.co

Today we’re talking to Edward Marx, CEO at Marx Advisory. We discuss Ed’s realization that he was a jerk, how he turned his attitude around, and how he deals with the haters we all run into in life. All of this right here, right now, on the Modern CTO Podcast!  To learn more about Marx Advisory, check out their website here: https://www.marxadvisory.com/ Produced by ProSeries Media: https://proseriesmedia.com/ For booking inquiries, email booking@proseriesmedia.com

Today we’re talking to Alex Balazs, Chief Technology Officer at Intuit. We discuss the rapid pace at which technology is evolving and how Alex is harnessing the power of that technology to continually disrupt Intuit into the modern age. All of this right here, right now, on the Modern CTO Podcast!  To learn more about Intuit, check out their website here: https://www.intuit.com/ Produced by ProSeries Media: https://proseriesmedia.com/ For booking inquiries, email booking@proseriesmedia.com

Today we’re talking to John Mullins, Best-selling author and Associate Professor of Management Practice at London Business School. We discuss why big companies are stagnating, and what rules entrepreneurs can break in order to innovate their way into the modern age. All of this right here, right now, on the Modern CTO Podcast!  To buy John's book, check it out on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Break-Rules-Counter-Conventional-Mindsets-Entrepreneurs/dp/1394153015 Produced by ProSeries Media: https://proseriesmedia.com/ For booking inquiries, email booking@proseriesmedia.com

Today we’re talking to Nathaniel Whittemore, Founder at Superintelligent and host of The AI Daily Brief. We discuss the reality of the new browser wars, how sci-fi concepts such as time travel can actually impact our lives, and how to actually conceptualize the meaning of work in our modern age. All of this right here, right now, on the Modern CTO Podcast!  To learn more about Superintelligent, check out their website: https://besuper.ai/ To listen to Nathaniel's podcast, The AI Daily Brief, check it on Libsyn or wherever you get your podcasts: https://sites.libsyn.com/468519 Produced by ProSeries Media: https://proseriesmedia.com/ For booking inquiries, email booking@proseriesmedia.com

Today we’re talking to David Johnston, Technologist in Web3 & AI. We discuss the latest developments from within the Morpheus Project, why people are staking their Ethereum, and what decentralized tech can actually do for the world. All of this right here, right now, on the Modern CTO Podcast!  To learn more about the Morpheus Project, check out their website: https://mor.org/ Produced by ProSeries Media: https://proseriesmedia.com/ For booking inquiries, email booking@proseriesmedia.com

Today we’re talking to Daniel Faggella, Head of Research & CEO at Emerj. We discuss the possibility of being 10 years away from AGI, how such a technology could compete with humanity, and what business leaders are actually talking about in light of these technological developments. All of this right here, right now, on the Modern CTO Podcast!  To learn more about Emerj, check out their website: https://emerj.com/ Produced by ProSeries Media: https://proseriesmedia.com/ For booking inquiries, email booking@proseriesmedia.com

Today we’re talking to Michael Krigsman, Host of CXOTalk. We discuss Michael’s journey interviewing top executives for nearly 1000 episodes, what he’s learned from these exceptional minds, and how CTOs in particular can become the best versions of themselves. All of this right here, right now, on the Modern CTO Podcast!  To learn more about CXOTalk, check out their website: https://www.cxotalk.com/ Produced by ProSeries Media: https://proseriesmedia.com/ For booking inquiries, email booking@proseriesmedia.com

Today we’re talking to Seth Shostak, Senior Astronomer at SETI Institute and Co-host of the Big Picture Science Podcast. We discuss what humanity knows about life outside of the solar system, how much of the sky SETI is truly keeping an eye on, and why the deepest scientific questions aren’t being answered. All of this right here, right now, on the Modern CTO Podcast!  To learn more about SETI, check out their website here. Have feedback about the show? Let us know here. Produced by ProSeries Media. For booking inquiries, email booking@proseriesmedia.com

Today we’re talking to Noah Kravitz, Host of the NVIDIA AI Podcast. We discuss how Noah’s journey from reviewing phones to hosting NVIDIA’s AI podcast, the big trends he’s been observing in technology, and how we can most effectively harness the power of transformative tech. All of this right here, right now, on the Modern CTO Podcast!  To learn more about NVIDIA's AI Podcast, check out their website here. Have feedback about the show? Let us know here. Produced by ProSeries Media. For booking inquiries, email booking@proseriesmedia.com

Today we’re talking to Michael Grinich, Founder of WorkOS. We discuss how everything is a remix of something else, what it takes to truly innovate in the world of technology, and how companies can actually cross the enterprise chasm. All of this right here, right now, on the Modern CTO Podcast!  To learn more about WorkOS, check out their website here. Have feedback about the show? Let us know here. Produced by ProSeries Media. For booking inquiries, email booking@proseriesmedia.com

Today we’re talking to Abhimanyu Verma, CTO at SOPHiA GENETICS. We discuss how their innovative technology is making cancer less scary, the necessary considerations of data in healthcare, and how AI is playing a central role in paving these paths. All of this right here, right now, on the Modern CTO Podcast!  To learn more about SOPHiA GENETICS, check out their website here. Have feedback about the show? Let us know here. Produced by ProSeries Media. For booking inquiries, email booking@proseriesmedia.com

Today we’re talking to Ryan Graciano, CTO & Cofounder at Credit Karma. We discuss what Ryan’s been up to since his first appearance on the podcast, the ways in which Credit Karma is restructuring alongside the rise of AI, and how new technology is revolutionizing the accessibility of financial advisory. All of this right here, right now, on the Modern CTO Podcast!  To learn more about Credit Karma, check out their website here. Have feedback about the show? Let us know here. Produced by ProSeries Media. For booking inquiries, email booking@proseriesmedia.com

Today we’re talking to Justin Fanelli, Acting Dept of US Navy CTO. We discuss the robust relationship between the public and private sector, Justin’s experience leading technical teams for the Navy, and what it means to really get after discipline in life. All of this right here, right now, on the Modern CTO Podcast!  To learn more about the Navy, check out their website here. For more on Justin's courses, check out www.h4d.us and https://www.commonmission.us/ Have feedback about the show? Let us know here. Produced by ProSeries Media. For booking inquiries, email booking@proseriesmedia.com

Today we’re talking to Yonatan Eldar, Co-Founder & CTO at Apiiro. We discuss Yonatan’s philosophy behind application security posture management, the leadership insights that he’s uncovered from co-founding his company, and the technology that he’s always wished was real. All of this right here, right now, on the Modern CTO Podcast!  To learn more about Apiiro, check out their website here. Have feedback about the show? Let us know here. Produced by ProSeries Media. For booking inquiries, email booking@proseriesmedia.co

Today we’re talking to Juan Orlandini, CTO at Insight of North America. We discuss what he’s realized recently as a CTO coach, what he’s learned about aging, and just spend time catching up with an old friend of the show. All of this right here, right now, on the Modern CTO Podcast!  To learn more about Insight, check out their website here. Have feedback about the show? Let us know here. Produced by ProSeries Media. For booking inquiries, email booking@proseriesmedia

Today we’re talking to Etienne de Bruin, Founder of 7CTOs. We discuss what he’s realized recently as a CTO coach, what he’s learned about aging, and just spend time catching up with an old friend of the show. All of this right here, right now, on the Modern CTO Podcast!  To learn more about 7CTOs, check out their website here. Have feedback about the show? Let us know here. Produced by ProSeries Media. For booking inquiries, email booking@proseriesmedia.com

Today we’re talking to Ashley Goodall, author, consultant, and former SVP at Cisco. We discuss why treating change as a goal is actually problematic, the psychological stressors that a shifting environment has on people, and why the change being brought on by new technology is being rejected by the masses. All of this right here, right now, on the Modern CTO Podcast!  To learn more about Ashley's latest book, check it out on Amazon here. Have feedback about the show? Let us know here. Produced by ProSeries Media. For booking inquiries, email booking@proseriesmedia.com

Today we’re talking to Loretta Napoleoni, best-selling author. We discuss the ways in which technology has given rise to monopolistic superpowers, the impacts that these companies are having on society, and how we can pave the way for a brighter future with technology. All of this right here, right now, on the Modern CTO Podcast!  To learn more about Technocapitalism: The Rise of the New Robber Barons and the Fight for the Common Good, check it out on Amazon here. Have feedback about the show? Let us know here. Produced by ProSeries Media. For booking inquiries, email booking@proseriesmedia.com

Today we’re talking to Mike Rubin, Founder and CEO at Northpond Ventures. We discuss how Mike navigated feeling stuck in life, moving into a role of meaning and positive change in the world, and how they’re helping transform the field of biotech. All of this right here, right now, on the Modern CTO Podcast!

Today we’re talking to Brendan Wovchko, CTO at Ramsey Solutions. We discuss Brendan’s new adventures in hiking and how it has shaped his life recently, the need for leaders to create a culture of urgency, and why your team should be trained to either act or argue. All of this right here, right now, on the Modern CTO Podcast!  To learn more about Ramsey Solutions, check out their website here. Have feedback about the show? Let us know here. Produced by ProSeries Media. For booking inquiries, email booking@proseriesmedia.com

Today we’re talking to Tony Martignetti, Founder at Inspired Purpose Partners. We discuss how Tony came to realize that he was inauthentic in the workplace, how he overcame these challenges and what he’s doing now to help leaders achieve the same transformation in their lives. All of this right here, right now, on the Modern CTO Podcast!  To learn more about Inspired Purpose Partners, check out their website here. Have feedback about the show? Let us know here. Produced by ProSeries Media. For booking inquiries, email booking@proseriesmedia.com

Today we’re talking to David DeWolf, Founder & CEO of Knownwell. We discuss the impacts and takeaways of David’s silent retreat, the perils that business leaders are facing with AI, and how he’s helping to solve these problems with a human-centered vision. All of this right here, right now, on the Modern CTO Podcast!  To learn more about Knownwell, check out their website here. Have feedback about the show? Let us know here. Produced by ProSeries Media. For booking inquiries, email booking@proseriesmedia.com

Today we’re talking to Frank DeGeorge, CTO at Impact Networking. We discuss what went into Impact Networking’s “best workplace” award, the ways in which Frank thinks about business evolution from his perspective as CTO, and how AI continues to change the game for his operations. All of this right here, right now, on the Modern CTO Podcast!  To learn more about Impact Networking, check out their website here. Have feedback about the show? Let us know here. Produced by ProSeries Media. For booking inquiries, email booking@proseriesmedia.c

Today we’re talking to Rajeev Rajan, CTO at Atlassian. We discuss how Rajeev is creating joy for developers at Atlassian, the ways in which they’re transforming their organization, and how being a parent has impacted Rajeev’s leadership style more than anything else. All of this right here, right now, on the Modern CTO Podcast!  To learn more about Atlassian, check out their website here. Have feedback about the show? Let us know here. Produced by ProSeries Media. For booking inquiries, email booking@proseriesmedia.com

Today we’re talking to Chris Boyd, Head of Product at Trunk Tools. Chris shares the lessons he learned from leading under 8 different CTOs, the ways in which the construction industry is evolving through technology, and how to transform product development in your organization. All of this right here, right now, on the Modern CTO Podcast!  To learn more about Trunk Tools, check out their website here. Have feedback about the show? Let us know here. Produced by ProSeries Media. For booking inquiries, email booking@proseriesmedia.com

Today we’re talking to Matt Heinz, Founder & President of Heinz Marketing. Matt shares his expert strategies and process playbooks to mitigate market complexities, ensuring your sales and marketing efforts yield predictable outcomes. Dive deep into the world of effective sales pipeline management and unlock the potential of your business with Matt's guidance. All of this right here, right now, on the Modern CTO Podcast!  To learn more about Heinz Marketing, check out their website here. Have feedback about the show? Let us know here. Produced by ProSeries Media. For booking inquiries, email booking@proseriesmedia.com

Today we’re talking to Paul Salvini, Global CTO at DNEG. We dive into the world of VFX behind some of the biggest blockbuster films, what it takes to persist in the exponentially shifting media landscape, and what AI will do to cinemas, actors and film. All of this right here, right now, on the Modern CTO Podcast!  To learn more about DNEG, check out their website here. To listen to The Engadget Podcast, check out their website here or wherever you get your podcasts. Have feedback about the show? Let us know here. Produced by ProSeries Media. For booking inquiries, email booking@proseriesmedia.com

Today we’re talking to Devindra Hardawar, Host of The Engadget Podcast. Devindra dives deep into the transformative forces of radical innovation within the tech industry, exploring both its monumental promises and the ethical quandaries it presents. From the heart of Silicon Valley to the broader societal impacts, we critically examine how technology's rapid evolution is reshaping our world. All of this right here, right now, on the Modern CTO Podcast!

Today we’re talking to Jon Krohn, Co-Founder & Data Science at Nebula and host of the Super Data Science podcast. Jon discusses his project on AI-driven craft beer brewing and shares insights on the development and implications of Artificial General Intelligence. He reflects on his experiences as a data scientist and entrepreneur, highlighting AI's impact across various sectors. The conversation offers a grounded look at how AI technologies are influencing both professional fields and personal passions All of this right here, right now, on the Modern CTO Podcast!  To learn more about Nebula, check out their website here. To listen to the Super Data Science podcast, check out their website here or wherever you get your podcasts. Have feedback about the show? Let us know here. Produced by ProSeries Media.

Today we’re talking to Jim Harris, Keynote Speaker & Best Selling Author. Jim delves into AI breakthroughs and the future of autonomous vehicles, as discussed at leading tech conferences. He also touches on the unique challenges and innovations in digital influencer marketing. Join us for a journey into the intersection of technology, business, and society with insights from Jim's experiences. All of this right here, right now, on the Modern CTO Podcast!  To learn more about Jim Harris, check out his website here. Have feedback about the show? Let us know here. Produced by ProSeries Media. For booking inquiries, email booking@proseriesmedia.com

Today we’re talking to Puneet Gupta, Founder & CEO of Amberflo. Puneet discusses the shift to usage-based pricing driven by generative AI. He explains how Amberflo enables companies to meter AI consumption, construct flexible pricing plans aligned with product usage, and gain real-time visibility into customer billing. All of this right here, right now, on the Modern CTO Podcast!  To learn more about Amberflo, check out their website here. Have feedback about the show? Let us know here. Produced by ProSeries Media. For booking inquiries, email booking@proseriesmedia.com

Today we’re talking to Brendan Cody-Kenny, Co-Founder and Chief Scientist at Sema. Brendan shares with us what he’s learned building a company with his co-founder Matt Van Itallie. We also dive into Brendan’s thoughts behind GenAI code, and how tech leaders can best prepare their teams and organizations for the future of this technology. All of this right here, right now, on the Modern CTO Podcast!  To learn more about Sema, check out their website here. To get more content from Sema: Get a look at Sema's AI Code Monitor. Check out Matt Van Itallie on the Stack Overflow Podcast. Have feedback about the show? Let us know here. Produced by ProSeries Media. For booking inquiries, email booking@proseriesmedia.com

Today we’re talking to Scott Smeester, Founder of CIO Mastermind. Scott shares with us his experience of feeling isolated as a technology leader, and how he learned sales skills to expand his leadership skill set. By journeying through life with other leaders, progress is made and skills are sharpened. All of this right here, right now, on the Modern CTO Podcast!  To learn more about CIO Mastermind, check out their website here. Have feedback about the show? Let us know here. Produced by ProSeries Media. For booking inquiries, email booking@proseriesmedia.com

Today we’re talking to Sam Ransbotham, Professor at Boston College. Sam shares with us the reason that the vast majority of companies are falling behind the AI curve, why most people just slap AI onto a problem instead of fixing it, and the ways in which technology can improve not only our business processes but also our quality of life. All of this right here, right now, on the Modern CTO Podcast!  To learn more about Sam's podcast, "Me, Myself and AI," check it out here or wherever you get your podcasts. Have feedback about the show? Let us know here. Produced by ProSeries Media. For booking inquiries, email booking@proseriesmedia.co

Today we’re talking to Rohit Kapoor, EVP CIO at Claire's. Rohit shares his journey from Pizza Hut to a Claire’s, all the while pioneering retail technology. Discover the intersection of fashion, tech, and leadership that's shaping the future of shopping. A must-listen for anyone fascinated by innovation and the transformative power of retail. All of this right here, right now, on the Modern CTO Podcast!  To learn more about Claire's, visit their website here. Have feedback about the show? Let us know here. Produced by ProSeries Media. For booking inquiries, email booking@proseriesmedia.com

Today we’re talking to Gil Feig, Co-Founder at Merge, and Daniel Marashlian, Co-Founder & CTO at Drata. Gil and Daniel explore automating compliance, enhancing SaaS support, and the art of building high-EQ tech teams. Their conversation is a roadmap for aspiring CTOs, emphasizing innovation and strategic partnerships. A must-listen for those navigating the tech startup ecosystem. All of this right here, right now, on the Modern CTO Podcast!  To learn more about Merge, visit their website here. To learn more about Drata, visit their website here. Have feedback about the show? Let us know here. Produced by ProSeries Media. For booking inquiries, email booking@proseriesmedia.co

Today we’re talking to Noah Cantor, Tech Leadership Coach & Advisor. Noah discusses his evolution from tech expert to leader, emphasizing adaptability and the blend of technical and soft skills. He underscores the tech industry's dynamic nature and the key to leadership success: learning and empathy. This episode is a must-listen for those aiming to navigate the tech leadership landscape effectively. All of this right here, right now, on the Modern CTO Podcast!  To learn more about Noah's services, visit his website here. To book a call with Noah, schedule time here. Have feedback about the show? Let us know here. Produced by ProSeries Media.

Today we’re talking to Chris McKie & Matthé Smit from Datto. We discuss how to have the cybersecurity conversation with c-suite executives, the ransomware threats that aren’t going anywhere anytime soon, and why the smallest stupid oversights often lead to the biggest breaches. All of this right here, right now, on the Modern CTO Podcast!  To learn more about Datto, visit their website here. Have feedback about the show? Let us know here. Produced by ProSeries Media.

Today we’re talking to David Johnston, Technologist in Web3 & AI. We discuss David’s evolution from creating the Dapps framework, how Morpheus is revolutionizing the web3 landscape, and what a decentralized future might look like if we can manage to get there. All of this right here, right now, on the Modern CTO Podcast!  To learn more about Morpheus, visit their website here. Have feedback about the show? Let us know here. Produced by ProSeries Media. For booking inquiries, email booking@proseriesmedia.co

Today we’re talking to Gil Feig, Co-Founder at Merge. Gil shares his tech startup journey, emphasizing the significance of addressing genuine problems, the value of diverse feedback for idea validation, and leadership insights on prioritizing motivation in hiring to shape company culture. All of this right here, right now, on the Modern CTO Podcast!  To learn more about Merge, visit their website here. Have feedback about the show? Let us know here. Produced by ProSeries Media. For booking inquiries, email booking@proseriesmedia.com

Today we’re talking to Denis Monteleone, the General Manager of China Telecom Brasil. In this episode, Denis offers pivotal leadership advice, emphasizing the role of empathy and innovation in shaping Brazil's telecom future with China Telecom. He underscores the transformative potential of 5G and IoT technologies under visionary leadership. All of this right here, right now, on the Modern CTO Podcast!  To learn more about China Telecom Brasil, visit their website here. Have feedback about the show? Let us know here. Produced by ProSeries Media. For booking inquiries, email booking@proseriesmedia.c

Today we’re talking to Val Vaduva, CTO at Enghouse Networks. We discuss Val’s challenge of starting a new life in Canada with ten thousand dollars in debt, how he rose up to become a technology leader, and what it really means to be a CTO in 2024. All of this right here, right now, on the Modern CTO Podcast!  To learn more about Enghouse Networks, visit their website here. Have feedback about the show? Let us know here. Produced by ProSeries Media. For booking inquiries, email booking@proseriesmedia.com

Today we’re talking to Joyce Mullen, President & CEO of Insight. We discuss what it looks like to lead a massive company from Joyce’s perspective, how Joyce is helping to lead internal transformation with GenAI, and how the next generation can make big impacts using new tools. All of this right here, right now, on the Modern CTO Podcast!  To learn more about Insight, visit their website here. Have feedback about the show? Let us know here. Produced by ProSeries Media. For booking inquiries, email booking@proseriesmedia.com

Today we’re talking to Avi Freedman, CEO at Kentik. We discuss how AI is impacting the network observability industry, how Avi views decentralized entities, and why Avi is concerned about the quality degradation that AI may be causing. All of this right here, right now, on the Modern CTO Podcast!  To learn more about Kentik, visit their website here. Have feedback about the show? Let us know here. Produced by ProSeries Media. For booking inquiries, email booking@proseriesmedia.com

Today we’re talking to Shensi, Co-Founder at Merge. We dive into the story of Shensi and the founding of Merge, explore the unique challenges and innovations in API integration, and discuss Shensi's leadership style and team dynamics. All of this right here, right now, on the Modern CTO Podcast!  To learn more about Merge, visit their website here. Have feedback about the show? Let us know here. Produced by ProSeries Media. For booking inquiries, email booking@proseriesmedia.com

Today we’re talking to Eyal Webber-Zvik, the Vice President of Product Marketing and Strategic Alliances at Cato Networks. We discuss how Eyal’s upbringing led to his leadership position, how to handle the headwinds of disrupting the market, and why Gartner uniquely recognized Cato as a SASE company. All of this right here, right now, on the Modern CTO Podcast!  To learn more about Cato Networks, visit their website here. Have feedback about the show? Let us know here. Produced by ProSeries Media. For booking inquiries, email booking@proseriesmedia.com

Today we’re talking to Nathan Hunstable, CTO at Cinergy Cinemas & Entertainment. We discuss the ins and outs of the modern cinema, the challenges that streaming has posed the movie theater industry, and how Nathan has seen his industry evolve over the years All of this right here, right now, on the Modern CTO Podcast!  To learn more about Cinergy Cinemas & Entertainment, visit their website here. Have feedback about the show? Let us know here. Produced by ProSeries Media. For booking inquiries, email booking@proseriesmedia.com

Today we’re talking to Kamran Iqbal, Commerce Strategist at PFS. We discuss the latest trends in the commerce industry, the ongoing battle of clicks vs bricks, and why communication is still the most important spark for positive organizational change. All of this right here, right now, on the Modern CTO Podcast!  To learn more about PFS, visit their website here. Have feedback about the show? Let us know here. Produced by ProSeries Media. For booking inquiries, email booking@proseriesmedia.com

Today we’re talking to Steve Semelsberger, CEO at Testlio. We discuss how modern approaches to app testing are helping engineering leaders increase quality coverage, why the stakes for accurate app testing are higher than ever before, and why the mindset behind testing is crucial for uncovering tangible business benefits. All of this right here, right now, on the Modern CTO Podcast!  To learn more about Testlio, visit their website here. Have feedback about the show? Let us know here. Produced by ProSeries Media. For booking inquiries, email booking@proseriesmedia.com

Today we’re talking to Creative Tech Marketer & Consultant, Michael Klein. We discuss the origins and evolutions of conversational commerce, how it’s transforming the way we interact with the market, and why authenticity matters more in today’s commerce climate than ever before. All of this right here, right now, on the Modern CTO Podcast!  To learn more about Michael's upcoming fireside chat with Algolia, visit this page. For more on the latest conversational commerce trends, visit this page. For more about Klein4Retail, check out Michael's website here. To learn more about Algolia, check out their website here. Have feedback about the show? Let us know here. Produced by ProSeries Media. For booking inquiries, email booking@proseriesmedia.com

Today we’re discussing our goals and outlook for 2024. We’re refocusing our content in the new year to bring you the most valuable insight to level up your leadership skills. If you have any thoughts for the show in 2024, send an email to josh@moderncto.io to sound off.  All of this right here, right now, on the Modern CTO Podcast!

Today, we’re bringing you a special episode of the podcast! Joel recently created a new YouTube channel where he discusses big ideas in tech, dissects them from a societal perspective, and generally delves into anything he’s curious about. This episode is a version of his content specifically edited to be a podcast. Joel and Isaac dive into Tesla’s new bipedal robot, and Joel gives his thoughts on the societal impacts that these robots may have. All of this right here, right now, on the Modern CTO Podcast!  Check out Joel's YouTube channel at: https://www.youtube.com/@joelbeasleyshow Follow Joel on Instagram at: https://www.instagram.com/mrjoelbeasley/ Produced by ProSeries Media. For booking inquiries, email booking@proseriesmedia.com

Today, we’re bringing you a special Modern CTO panel episode! Brian Grouzos, Adam Bahret, and Tony Davis join in to discuss their biggest challenges over the past year, where their focus lies in the new year, and how they’re gearing up to take on all that 2024 has to bring. All of this right here, right now, on the Modern CTO Podcast!  For more about Brian's company, Prescient Assurance, check out their website here. For more about Adam Bahret and his work, visit his website here. For more about Tony's company, AIOps, visit their website here. Have feedback about the show? Let us know here. Produced by ProSeries Media. For booking inquiries, email booking@proseriesmedia.com

Today we’re talking to Vince Re, Founder and CTO at VirtualZ Computing. We demystify the mainframe from its representation in Hollywood, discuss why the mainframe still has a critical role in tech infrastructure, and deduce how mainframes can be used the most effectively. All of this right here, right now, on the Modern CTO Podcast!  To hear more, tune into the Skyward Data podcast here: https://linktr.ee/skyward_data_podcast For more about Virtual Z, check out their website here. Have feedback about the show? Let us know here. Produced by ProSeries Media. For booking inquiries, email booking@proseriesmedia.com

Today we’re talking to Matt van Itallie, Founder & CEO at Sema Software. We discuss the risks surrounding AI generated code, how to circumvent those risks with smarter software decisions, and we also get to catch up on life with Matt and Joel. All of this right here, right now, on the Modern CTO Podcast!  For more about Sema, check out their website here. To try Sema's code monitor, click here. To view Sema's Generative AI Bill of Materials, click here. To read Sema's blog, "Twelve Key CTO and CIO Metrics of Codebase Health," click here. Have feedback about the show? Let us know here. Produced by ProSeries Media. For booking inquiries, email booking@proseriesmedia.com

Today we’re talking to Tori Paulman, Senior Director Analyst at Gartner. We discuss Tori’s idea of the Digital Employee Bill of Rights, the surprising survey question that 90% of respondents agreed on, and how their biggest research finding is shedding new light on traditional organizational hierarchy. All of this right here, right now, on the Modern CTO Podcast!  For more about Gartner, check out their website here. To learn more about & register for Gartner's Digital Workplace Summit, click here. Have feedback about the show? Let us know here. Produced by ProSeries Media. For booking inquiries, email booking@proseriesmedia.com

Today we’re talking to Anastasis Germanidis, Co-Founder & CTO at Runway. We discuss the groundbreaking AI technology that Anastasis is working on, how generative AI is impacting the industry for media professionals, and how Runway cut The Late Show’s edits down to 5 minutes. All of this right here, right now, on the Modern CTO Podcast!  For more about Runway, check out their website here. Have feedback about the show? Let us know here. Produced by ProSeries Media. For booking inquiries, email booking@proseriesmedia.com

Today we’re bringing you a special episode focused on digital autonomy and Joel’s thought experiment that he has called the Control Layer. We’re joined by Todd Zywicki, renowned Professor of Law at George Mason University, to help us unpack all the legality surrounding what we truly own on our screens, and where this digitized age is heading next. All of this right here, right now, on the Modern CTO Podcast!  For more about Todd, visit his Wikipedia page here. Have feedback about the show? Let us know here. Produced by ProSeries Media. For booking inquiries, email booking@proseriesmedia.com

Today, we’re honoring a dear friend to the show, Brad Sousa. Brad was a man of god, husband, father and brother to many. We’ve chosen a few of Brad’s best moments of his four appearances on the podcast to share with you.

Today we’re talking to Ed McLaughlin, President & Chief Technology Officer, Mastercard. We discuss the ethos that allows for sustainable economic development, how Mastercard makes fraud scoring more precise, and why Ed thinks multitasking isn’t worth it. All of this right here, right now, on the Modern CTO Podcast!  For more about MasterCard, check out their website here. Have feedback about the show? Let us know here. Produced by ProSeries Media. For booking inquiries, email booking@proseriesmedia.com

Today we’re talking to Liz Cunningham, Vice President, Digital at AMN Healthcare. We discuss Liz’s strategy for keeping her team constantly engaged, the ways in which she studies parallel industries to innovate within her own, and how she and her team are using AI to bring the healthcare staffing field into the future. All of this right here, right now, on the Modern CTO Podcast!  For more about AMN Healthcare, check out their website here. Have feedback about the show? Let us know here. Produced by ProSeries Media. For booking inquiries, email booking@proseriesmedia.com

Today, we’re bringing you our first Modern CTO panel episode! Brian Singer, Matt Peters, and Aaron Bare all weigh in on whether or not we’re out of the woods for 2023’s unprecedented tech layoffs, the continual consequences of GenAI, and how tech leaders should respond to these sweeping trends. All of this right here, right now, on the Modern CTO Podcast!  For more on Brian Singer's company, check out MedZed. For more on Matt Peters' company, check out CAI. For more on Aaron Bare's company, check out his website.Have feedback about the show? Let us know here. Produced by ProSeries Media. For booking inquiries, email booking@proseriesmedia.com

Today we’re talking to Chris Wolff, Sales Vice President at PTC. We discuss the interplay of men and women in technology, the futuristic technology that PTC is supplying to engineers, and how moonshot ideas can revitalize your business. All of this right here, right now, on the Modern CTO Podcast!  For more about PTC, check out their website here. Have feedback about the show? Let us know here. Produced by ProSeries Media. For booking inquiries, email booking@proseriesmedia

Today we’re talking to Gahl Saraf, Co-Founder & CTO at Raftt. We discuss Gahl’s current perspective as a tech leader in Israel, how Raftt is actually increasing developer velocity by orders of magnitude, and why ChatGPT and other GenAI tools may be beyond their peak hype curves. All of this right here, right now, on the Modern CTO Podcast!  For more about Raftt, check out their website here. Have feedback about the show? Let us know here. Produced by ProSeries Media. For booking inquiries, email booking@proseriesmedia.com

Today we’re talking to Otto Hilska, Founder & CEO of Swarmia. We discuss what Otto has learned from his years as a serial founder, why our conversations need to be upleveled to see actual business progress, and what the future might look like for developers in light of generative AI tools. All of this right here, right now, on the Modern CTO Podcast!  For more about Swarmia, check out their website here. Have feedback about the show? Let us know here. Produced by ProSeries Media. For booking inquiries, email booking@proseriesmedia.com

Today, we’re bringing you a special episode with Etienne de Bruin, founder of 7CTOs. We discuss the upcoming 0111 Conference and how Etienne conceptualizes the best framework for leveling up as a CTO. All of this right here, right now, on the Modern CTO Podcast!  To register for the 0111 Conference, use code MCTO here: http://0111conf.com/ Have feedback about the show? Let us know here. Produced by ProSeries Media. For booking inquiries, email booking@proseriesmedia.com

Today we’re talking to Jacob Morgan, best-selling author and keynote speaker. We discuss why you really shouldn’t be vulnerable at work, how productivity actually kills your business, and the mindsets that are toxic to the current meta workplace. All of this right here, right now, on the Modern CTO Podcast!  For more about Jacob, check out his website here. Check out Jacob's podcast, Great Leadership with Jacob Morgan. Have feedback about the show? Let us know here. Produced by ProSeries Media. For booking inquiries, email booking@proseriesmedia.com

Today we’re talking to John Maclean, keynote speaker, author and athlete. John tells his story of being hit by a truck, the process of learning to compete as a triathlete following his accident, and how the right mindset and technology both allow him to keep improving. All of this right here, right now, on the Modern CTO Podcast!  For more about John, check out his website here. To watch John's English Channel documentary, check it out here. Have feedback about the show? Let us know here. Produced by ProSeries Media. For booking inquiries, email booking@proseriesmedia.com

Today we’re talking to Matthew Keemon, co-founder and CTO at Jebbit. We discuss the journey that Matt took to become a founder, a war story in the early days of Jebbit, and what the future of third party cookies looks like. All of this right here, right now, on the Modern CTO Podcast!  For more about Jebbit, check out their website here. Have feedback about the show? Let us know here. Produced by ProSeries Media. For booking inquiries, email booking@proseriesmedia.com

Today we’re talking to Rosie Rivel, CIO at BigCommerce. We discuss how Rosie is facilitating difficult but necessary conversations in her teams, the tenets of servant leadership in an era of uncertainty, and how to balance delivering on time with delivering on budget. All of this right here, right now, on the Modern CTO Podcast!  For more about BigCommerce, check out their website here. Have feedback about the show? Let us know here. Produced by ProSeries Media. For booking inquiries, email booking@proseriesmedia.com

Today we’re talking to Chaquinta Fisher, IT Manager for McLennan County Information Technology. We discuss how Chaquinta is helping to make government technology more accessible, why tech will be at the heart of all future career paths, and why open and honest discourse is the answer to solving any problem in our society. All of this right here, right now, on the Modern CTO Podcast!  For more about Capital One Software, check out their website here. Have feedback about the show? Let us know here. Produced by ProSeries Media.

Today we’re talking to Desikan Madhavanur, CPO & CTO at Capital One Software. We discuss Desikan’s startup-esque approach to building products, the signs of a strong technology leader for the next generation, and why true leaders are the ones who exhibit quick and effective judgment. All of this right here, right now, on the Modern CTO Podcast!  For more about Capital One Software, check out their website here. Have feedback about the show? Let us know here. Produced by ProSeries Media.

Today we’re talking to Elad Ben-Israel, Co-Founder & CEO at Wing Cloud. We discuss the entirely new programming language that Elad and his team are creating, the ways in which WingLang is cloud-optimized, and why Elad is jealous of other startups with different objectives. All of this right here, right now, on the Modern CTO Podcast!  For more about Wing Cloud, check out their website here. Have feedback about the show? Let us know here. Produced by ProSeries Media. For booking inquiries, email booking@proseriesmedia.com

Today we’re talking to George Spafford, Vice President Analyst at Gartner. We discuss the lessons George learned from his worldwide travels as a young man, the real value of AI when pitted against massive amounts of data, and why even the most transformative AI may not destroy the world after all. All of this right here, right now, on the Modern CTO Podcast!  For more about Gartner, check out their website here. Have feedback about the show? Let us know here. Produced by ProSeries Media. For booking inquiries, email booking@proseriesmedia.com

day we’re talking to Harish Vaidyanathan, Head of Product at Hatica. We discuss how Hatica is helping engineering teams become their best, Harish’s philosophy on taking intentional breaks, and the metrics that determine the direction of your engineering team. All of this right here, right now, on the Modern CTO Podcast!  For more about Hatica, check out their website here. Have feedback about the show? Let us know here Produced by ProSeries Media.

Today we have an episode of Tech Titans. It features summary episodes of our best leadership advice from Modern CTO. Jason Warner, Former CTO at Github, joins us in this episode to share his greatest leadership advice on why you should take control of your own learning and career growth, and why you should prioritize long-term consistent growth over getting rich quickly. All of this, right here, right now on the Modern CTO Podcast! Check out more about Tech Titans on Spotify, Apple, and iHeart! Have feedback about the show? Let us know here Produced by ProSeries Media.

Today we’re talking to Chris Helsel, SVP of Global Operations and CTO at Goodyear. We discuss what the future of mobility looks like, the technical methods behind Goodyear’s approach to making travel more efficient, and why the fundamentals matter most when it comes to being an effective leader. All of this right here, right now, on the Modern CTO Podcast!  For more about Goodyear, check out their website: https://www.goodyear.com/ Have feedback about the show? Let us know here Produced by ProSeries Media. For booking inquiries, email booking@proseriesmedia.com

Today we have an episode of Tech Titans. It features summary episodes of our best leadership advice from Modern CTO. Robert Worrall, Former SVP and CIO for Juniper Networks, joins us in this episode to share his greatest leadership advice on how to embrace challenges to grow as a leader, and how to seek out changes and new experiences rather than fearing them. All of this, right here, right now on the Modern CTO Podcast! Check out more about Tech Titans on Spotify, Apple, and iHeart! Have feedback about the show? Let us know here Produced by ProSeries Media.

Today we’re talking to K. Lance Anderson, Deputy CEO at Dickinson Wright PLLC. We discuss why businesses should identify university experts to collaborate with, why IP issues around AI are complex and require new legal frameworks, and how hands-on experience from businesses complements academic research. All of this right here, right now, on the Modern CTO Podcast!  For more about Dickinson Wright PLLC, check out their website: https://www.dickinson-wright.com/ Have feedback about the show? Let us know here Produced by ProSeries Media. For booking inquiries, email booking@proseriesmedia.com

Today we’re talking to Matt Peters, Chief Technology Officer at CAI. We discuss the risks that generative AI pose to our kids, the mental health benefits of AI that may come with unwanted side effects, and what can be done to mitigate the constant bombardment we face from technology. All of this right here, right now, on the Modern CTO Podcast!  For more about CAI, check out their website: https://www.cai.io/ Have feedback about the show? Let us know here Produced by ProSeries Media.

Today we have an episode of Tech Titans. It features summary episodes of our best leadership advice from Modern CTO. Mark Porter, former CTO at MongoDB, joins us in this episode to share his greatest leadership advice on how to continually grow as a leader, and how to make space for open and honest conversations with your employees as a manager. All of this, right here, right now on the Modern CTO Podcast! Check out more about Tech Titans on Spotify, Apple, and iHeart! Have feedback about the show? Let us know here Produced by ProSeries Media.

Today we’re talking to Mario Duarte, VP of Security at Snowflake. We discuss how to understand what motivates your employees and put them in roles that fit, why you should listen first before telling people how to do security better, and why remaining open to serendipity creates opportunities that structured planning alone may miss.All of this right here, right now, on the Modern CTO Podcast!  For more about Snowflake, check out their website: https://www.snowflake.com/en/ In case you missed it, here's our episode with Beyond Identity - https://moderncto.io/jasson-casey/ Have feedback about the show? Let us know here Produced by ProSeries Media.

Today we have an episode of Tech Titans. It features summary episodes of our best leadership advice from Modern CTO. Sheila Jordan, former CIO at Symantec, joins us in this episode to share her greatest leadership advice on how to excel at your role and continuously improve processes. All of this, right here, right now on the Modern CTO Podcast! Check out more about Tech Titans on Spotify, Apple, and iHeart! Have feedback about the show? Let us know here Produced by ProSeries Media.

Today we’re talking to Jim Lawton, Vice President and General Manager of Robotics Automation for Zebra Technologies; and we discuss the cutting-edge technology of warehouse robots; how robotics can be designed outside of the workplace to better society; and the parallels of being a great dad and a great leader. All of this right here, right now, on the Modern CTO Podcast!  For more about Zebra, check out their website: https://www.zebra.com/us/en.html Have feedback about the show? Let us know here Produced by ProSeries Media.

Today we’re talking to Domenic Colesante, CEO and co-founder at 2X. We discuss how their marketing-as-a-service strategy is changing the game in the B2B space, how building marketing capability enables sustainable growth versus one-off campaigns, and why remaining open to serendipity creates opportunities that structured planning alone may miss. All of this right here, right now, on the Modern CTO Podcast!  For more about 2X, check out their website: https://www.2x.marketing/ Have feedback about the show? Let us know here Produced by ProSeries Media.

Today we have an episode of Tech Titans. It features summary episodes of our best leadership advice from Modern CTO. Arthur Hu, SVP at Lenovo, joins us in this episode to share his greatest leadership advice on taking a helicopter view of company problems and seeking root causes to solve issues permanently. All of this, right here, right now on the Modern CTO Podcast! Check out more about Tech Titans on Spotify, Apple, and iHeart! Have feedback about the show? Let us know here Produced by ProSeries Media.

Today we’re talking to Ariel Shiftan, CTO at Piiano. We discuss how Piiano's platform works to encrypt sensitive data and centralize privacy controls, how Israel cultivates strong technology talent through direct communication norms, and Ariel’s award-winning AI project that combats malaria in Africa. All of this right here, right now, on the Modern CTO Podcast!  For more about Piiano, check out their website: https://www.piiano.com/ Have feedback about the show? Let us know here Produced by ProSeries Media.

Today we have an episode of Tech Titans. It features summary episodes of our best leadership advice from Modern CTO. Clay Magouyrk, Executive Vice President at Oracle Cloud Infrastructure, joins us in this episode to share his greatest leadership advice on attracting top talent by crafting an ambitious mission, enabling growth by developing leaders and being ready to learn new skills as your organization evolves. All of this, right here, right now on the Modern CTO Podcast! Check out more about Tech Titans on Spotify, Apple, and iHeart! Have feedback about the show? Let us know here Produced by ProSeries Media.

Today we have an episode of Tech Titans. It features summary episodes of our best leadership advice from Modern CTO. Duncan Epping, the Chief Technologist of VMware, joins us in this episode to share his greatest leadership advice on taking steps forward in your career and how to get out of your comfort zone. All of this, right here, right now on the Modern CTO Podcast! Check out more about Tech Titans on Spotify, Apple, and iHeart! Have feedback about the show? Let us know here Produced by ProSeries Media.

Today we’re talking to Sean Mullaney, CTO at Algolia. We discuss Sean’s entrepreneurial journey that brought him to leadership, why internet search is largely outdated, and how AI is transforming search and bringing us into the future.All of this right here, right now, on the Modern CTO Podcast!  For more about Algolia, check out their website: https://www.algolia.com/ Have feedback about the show? Let us know here Produced by ProSeries Media.

Today we have an episode of Tech Titans. It features summary episodes of our best leadership advice from Modern CTO. Parker Harris, CTO at Salesforce joins us in this episode to share his greatest leadership advice on how to scale your culture as your company grows and how to deal with stress as a leader. All of this, right here, right now on the Modern CTO Podcast! Check out more about Tech Titans on Spotify, Apple, and iHeart! Have feedback about the show? Let us know here Produced by ProSeries Media.

Today we have an episode of Tech Titans. It features summary episodes of our best leadership advice from Modern CTO. Marcus East, former Technical Director of the Office of the CTO at Google joins us in this episode to share his greatest leadership advice on how to genuinely network and his philosophy of “team swarming.” All of this, right here, right now on the Modern CTO Podcast! Check out more about Tech Titans on Spotify, Apple, and iHeart! Have feedback about the show? Let us know here Produced by ProSeries Media.

Today we’re talking to Robert Hann, Global Sales VP at Entrust. We discuss the oncoming threat of a post-quantum world, the risk of “harvest now, decrypt later,” and when we’ll really know that we’ve moved into the post-quantum future. All of this right here, right now, on the Modern CTO Podcast!  For more about Entrust, check out their website: https://www.entrust.com/ Have feedback about the show? Let us know here

Today we’re talking to Sasha Siddhartha, Co-founder & CTO at Thrive Market. We discuss Sasha’s tactics for scaling Thrive Market as a technologist, the magic of hiring domain experts to grow your business, and why every team member should play a mission critical role. All of this right here, right now, on the Modern CTO Podcast!  For more about Thrive Market, check out their website: https://thrivemarketjobs.com/ Have feedback about the show? Let us know here Produced by ProSeries Media.

Today we have an episode of our newest podcast, Tech Titans. It features summary episodes of our best leadership advice from Modern CTO. Ashley Goodall, then SVP at Cisco joins us in this episode to share his greatest leadership advice on getting out of your own way, and why a leader should act as a symphony conductor. All of this, right here, right now on the Modern CTO Podcast! Check out more about Tech Titans on Spotify, Apple, and iHeart! Have feedback about the show? Let us know here Produced by ProSeries Media.

Today we have an episode of our newest podcast, Tech Titans. It features summary episodes of our best leadership advice from Modern CTO. Chris Slowe, CTO of Reddit joins us in this episode to share his greatest leadership advice on how he’s changed his approach to 1on1s, and why the journey is more important than the destination. All of this, right here, right now on the Modern CTO Podcast! Check out more about Tech Titans on Spotify, Apple, and iHeart! Have feedback about the show? Let us know here Produced by ProSeries Media.

Today we’re talking to Thomas Benjamin, EVP, CTO & Head of Platform and Analytics R&D for NI. We discuss the impact of the test and measurement industry in our current technological climate, the ways in which generative AI is making waves in test and measurement, and why Thomas looks at technology through the lens of making the world a better place.. All of this right here, right now, on the Modern CTO Podcast!  For more about NI, check out their website: https://www.ni.com/en-us.html Have feedback about the show? Let us know here

Today we have an episode of our newest podcast, Tech Titans. It features summary episodes of our best leadership advice from Modern CTO. David Singleton, CTO of Stripe, joins us in this episode to share his greatest leadership advice on how he cultivated a strong hybrid work culture and how his experience growing up in school informed his future as a leader. All of this, right here, right now, on the Modern CTO Podcast! Check out more about Tech Titans on Spotify, Apple, and iHeart! Have feedback about the show? Let us know here Produced by ProSeries Media.

Today we have an episode of our newest podcast, Tech Titans. It features summary episodes of our best leadership advice from Modern CTO. We’re bringing you a throwback from 2018: Fletcher Previn, then CIO at IBM, joins us in this episode to share his greatest leadership advice on how he leveled up in his career and how he is both the mentor and the mentee in his professional relationships. All of this, right here, right now, on the Modern CTO Podcast! Check out more about Tech Titans on Spotify, Apple, and iHeart! Have feedback about the show? Let us know here Produced by ProSeries Media.

Today we’re talking to Christopher Williamson, Global Director Of Technology at TUI. We discuss Chris’s methodology of going from idea to project, the ways in which AI is being utilized to further TUI’s technology, and the ways that Joel and Chris approach technology for their kids and the next generation. All of this right here, right now, on the Modern CTO Podcast!  For more about TUI, check out their website: https://www.tuigroup.com/en-en Have feedback about the show? Let us know here Produced by ProSeries Media.

Today we have an episode of our newest podcast, Tech Titans. It features summary episodes of our best leadership advice from Modern CTO. We’re bringing you a throwback from 2018: Douglas Terrier, CTO at NASA, joins us in this episode to share his greatest leadership advice on how to precisely implement the right amount of safety, and why you should act like you don’t know what can be done. All of this, right here, right now, on the Modern CTO Podcast! Check out more about Tech Titans on Spotify, Apple, and iHeart! Have feedback about the show? Let us know here Produced by ProSeries Media.

Today we have an episode of our newest podcast, Tech Titans. It features summary episodes of our best leadership advice from Modern CTO. We’re bringing you a throwback from 2021: Michael Cole, Civilian CTO at GDIT joins us in this episode to share his greatest leadership advice on how he got an edge as a leader and how he conceptualizes culture in order to work hard and play hard. All of this, right here, right now, on the Modern CTO Podcast! Check out more about Tech Titans on Spotify, Apple, and iHeart! Have feedback about the show? Let us know here

Today we have an episode of our newest podcast, Tech Titans. It features summary episodes of our best leadership advice from Modern CTO. We’re bringing you a throwback from 2020: Sri Shivananda, CTO at Paypal joins us in this episode to share his greatest leadership advice on how he transformed his failures into growth, his four phases of leadership, and how Sri developed confidence in his career. All of this right here, right now, on the Modern CTO Podcast!  Check out more about Tech Titans on Spotify, Apple, and iHeart! Have feedback about the show? Let us know here Produced by ProSeries Media.

Today we’re talking to Hrishi Talwar, Chief Product Officer at Vesta. We discuss Hrishi’s philosophy of being joined at the hip with his COO, the current state of financial fraud in eCommerce, and the trajectory that fraud will have in the age of AI. All of this right here, right now, on the Modern CTO Podcast!  For more about Vesta, check out their website: https://www.vesta.io/ Have feedback about the show? Let us know here Produced by ProSeries Media.

Today we have an episode of our newest podcast, Tech Titans. It features summary episodes of our best leadership advice from Modern CTO. Tom Marshburn, a NASA astronaut, joins us in this episode to share his greatest leadership advice on the psychological challenges we would face if we set off for Mars, and advice to the next generation of Astronauts. All of this right here, right now, on the Modern CTO Podcast!  Check out more of Rathi at https://www.linkedin.com/in/rathi-murthy/ Check out more about Tech Titans on Spotify, Apple, and iHeart! Have feedback about the show? Let us know here Produced by ProSeries Media.

Today we have an episode of our newest podcast, Tech Titans. It features summary episodes of our best leadership advice from Modern CTO. We’re bringing you an episode from 2020. Rathi Murthy, then CTO of Verizon and current CTO of Expedia, joins us in this episode to share her greatest leadership advice on how she’s managed to lead several incredible technology giants, and what she defined as the 5 C’s of leadership at the onset of the pandemic. All of this right here, right now, on the Modern CTO Podcast!  Check out more of Rathi at https://www.linkedin.com/in/rathi-murthy/ Check out more about Tech Titans on Spotify, Apple, and iHeart! Produced by ProSeries Media.

Today we have an episode of our newest podcast, Tech Titans. It features summary episodes of our best leadership advice from Modern CTO. We’re bringing you a classic from 2018: Kevin Scott, CTO at Microsoft joins us in this episode to share his greatest leadership advice on how to think about patience as a leader, and overcoming cynicism as a technologist. All of this right here, right now, on the Modern CTO Podcast!  Check out more of Kevin and Microsoft at https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/about Check out more about Tech Titans on Spotify, Apple, and iHeart! Produced by ProSeries Media.

Today we have an episode of our newest podcast, Tech Titans. It features summary episodes of our best leadership advice from Modern CTO. Brian Dhatt, CTO at BigCommerce, joins us in this episode to share his greatest leadership advice to younger entrepreneurs looking to make it in the world of tech, what's going on in the future of BigCommerce, and who is around him as a CTO of a large company. All of this right here, right now, on the Modern CTO Podcast!  Check out more of Brian and BigCommerce at https://www.bigcommerce.com/ Check out more about Tech Titans on Spotify, Apple, and iHeart! Produced by ProSeries Media.

Today we’re talking to Trevor Hinesley, founder and CTO at Soundstripe. We discuss the bleeding edge of generative AI in the music industry, why crypto may not be the real catalyst for web3, and the ways Joel and Trevor are harnessing ChatGPT as business owners. All of this right here, right now, on the Modern CTO Podcast!  For more about Soundstripe, check out their website: https://www.soundstripe.com/ Have feedback about the show? Let us know here

Today we’re talking to Allison Shih, Board Of Directors for Atlanta Technology Professionals. We discuss Allison’s journey from hair salon to expert salesperson, the direct impact your network has on your sales revenue, and lessons learned from selling a refrigerator to an eskimo. All of this right here, right now, on the Modern CTO Podcast!  For more about Atlanta Technology Professionals, check out their website: https://atpconnect.org/ Have feedback about the show? Let us know here Produced by ProSeries Media.

Today we have an episode of our newest podcast, Tech Titans. It features summary episodes of our best leadership advice from Modern CTO. Robert Zuber, CTO at CircleCI, joins us in this episode to share his greatest leadership advice on how to lead a team to connect value to the customer, and his own journey to the position of leadership he's in now. All of this right here, right now, on the Modern CTO Podcast!  Check out more of Rob and CircleCI at https://circleci.com/ Check out more about Tech Titans on Spotify, Apple, and iHeart! Produced by ProSeries Media.

Today we’re talking to Adam Gazzaley, Founder & Executive Director of Neuroscape at UCSF. We discuss the intersection of video games and neuroscience, Adam’s thinking behind the first FDA approved video game for treating ADHD, and the subtle significance of separating diagnosis from treatment. All of this right here, right now, on the Modern CTO Podcast!  Check out Adam’s work and sign up for his newsletter here: https://neuroscape.ucsf.edu/ To see Adam’s work in action, visit: https://www.endeavorrx.com/testimonials/ Have feedback about the show? Let us know here Produced by ProSeries Media.

Today we have an episode of our newest podcast, Tech Titans. It features summary episodes of our best leadership advice from Modern CTO. Anthony Scriffignano, SVP, Chief Data Scientist at Dun & Bradstreet, joins us in this episode to share his greatest leadership advice on how to stay above the water when it feels like everything is going under, how to contribute to your relationships, and much more. All of this right here, right now, on the Modern CTO Podcast!  Check out more of Anthony and Dun & Bradstreet at https://www.dnb.com/ Check out more about Tech Titans on Spotify, Apple, and iHeart! Produced by ProSeries Media.

Today we’re talking to Grant Shih, CTO at Aramark Uniform Services. We discuss how Grant navigated his professional journey to CTO, the one common thread he looks for in prospective leaders and team members, and the understanding Grant gained from therapy that reset his professional perspective. All of this right here, right now, on the Modern CTO Podcast!  For more about Aramark Uniform Services, check out their website: https://www.aramarkuniform.com/ Have feedback about the show? Let us know here Produced by ProSeries Media.

Today we have an episode of our newest podcast, Tech Titans. It features summary episodes of our best leadership advice from Modern CTO. Adam Fichman, founder of Lifted Logic, joins us in this episode to share his greatest leadership advice on his journey to finding happiness regardless of success, a discussion on the modern-day CTO vs CTO's of old, and much more. All of this right here, right now, on the Modern CTO Podcast!  Check out more of Adam and Lifted Logic at https://liftedlogic.com/ Check out more about Tech Titans on Spotify, Apple, and iHeart! Produced by ProSeries Media.

Today we’re talking to Jason Dobbs, CTO at PKWARE. We discuss how to know if you should pursue leadership, why it’s important to have parallel routes of growth within your company, and the bomb in Jason’s industry that is ChatGPT. All of this right here, right now, on the Modern CTO Podcast!  For more about PKWARE, check out their website: https://www.pkware.com/ Have feedback about the show? Let us know here Produced by ProSeries Media.

Today we’re talking to Tony Davis, Chief Client Advisor at Broadcom. We discuss the true meaning of meaningful observability; why your NOC could also be your SOC, and the ROI you can actually realize by implementing meaningful observability. All of this right here, right now, on the Modern CTO Podcast!  For more about Broadcom, check out his website: https://www.broadcom.com/ Have feedback about the show? Let us know here Produced by ProSeries Media.

Today we’re talking to Oliver Scherenberg, founder of Scherenberg Legal & Licensing. We discuss the legal implications of deepfake technology and AI voice replication; the idea of AI replacing lawyers; and where Web3 technology is really headed. All of this right here, right now, on the Modern CTO Podcast!  For more about Oliver, check out his website: https://www.scherenberg-ll.com/de/ To check out Oliver's latest project, visit: https://www.web3lex.io Produced by ProSeries Media.

Today we’re talking to keynote speaker and international bestselling author, Jim Harris. We discuss what Jim learned at the Mobile World Congress event in Spain; whether or not we should put guardrails on AI; and why AI is ultimately a gift to humanity. All of this right here, right now, on the Modern CTO Podcast!  For more about Jim, check out his website: Visit https://www.jimharris.com/ Produced by ProSeries Media.

Today we’re talking to Eric Crane, Co-Founder of Flatfile. We discuss why making a decision about your tech stack is deeper than you think; responding to the no-code movement with an agile yes-code mentality; and why taking time off can be just what leaders need to be more effective at work. All of this right here, right now, on the Modern CTO Podcast!  For more about Flatfile check out their website: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ericcranetech/ Have feedback about the show? Let us know here Produced by ProSeries Media.

Today we’re talking to Kashif Aftab, CEO at SkillGigs. We discuss why it’s crucial to be able to deal with failure; Kashif’s experience growing up in his family’s shoe factory; and the risk of AI’s dark side. All of this right here, right now, on the Modern CTO Podcast!  For more about SkillGigs check out their website: https://skillgigs.com/ Have feedback about the show? Let us know here

Today we’re talking to Lucas Petty, the man behind AI Daddy. We discuss the possibility of losing 80% of jobs to AI within two years; the trillionaires to be born out of the AI era; and the parallels from science fiction that we’re already seeing unfold in the world. All of this right here, right now, on the Modern CTO Podcast!  For more about AI Daddy, check out his website: https://www.aidaddy.io/ Have feedback about the show? Let us know here Produced by ProSeries Media.

Today we’re talking to Lucas Petty, the man behind AI Daddy. We discuss Lucas’s path from tech founder to becoming the daddy of AI on Tiktok; how to be both the student and teacher with ChatGPT; and why relying fully on AI is going to revolutionize work. All of this right here, right now, on the Modern CTO Podcast!  For more about AI Daddy, check out his website: https://www.aidaddy.io/ Have feedback about the show? Let us know here Produced by ProSeries Media.

Today we’re talking to Cat Hicks, VP of Research Insights for Pluralsight Flow. We discuss Cat’s research that she and her team are using to help developers thrive; how to measure your sense of belonging as a technologist in the workplace; and why you have to be humble in a unique way as a leader.All of this right here, right now, on the Modern CTO Podcast!  For more about Pluralsight Flow, check out their website: https://www.pluralsight.com/ Have feedback about the show? Let us know here Produced by ProSeries Media.

Today we’re talking to Joe Lynch, former VP Engineering at Twilio and former Googler. We discuss how to grow your business and relationships at the same time; the impacts of stoicism on technology leadership; and why you have to have rain to appreciate sunshine. All of this right here, right now, on the Modern CTO Podcast!  For more about Joe, check out his Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/josephflynch/ Have feedback about the show? Let us know here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdeUa1YYkq0HtgAc5OfCkoAWHwYhjI82n2p-5vjvb2RlPA9Hw/viewform Produced by ProSeries Media.

Today we’re talking to Scott Baldridge, Sleep Medical Director at NeuroDiagnostic Laboratories. We discuss the five main reasons we need sleep to function as humans; the most prevalent condition harming our sleep quality; and how to start leveraging our sleep to improve our health and productivity. All of this right here, right now, on the Modern CTO Podcast!  For more about NeuroDiagnostic Laboratories, check out their website: https://neurodiagnosticlabs.com/ Have feedback about the show? Let us know here. Produced by ProSeries Media.

Today, we are doing something very special. We are taking the best leadership episodes from the most popular past guest and distilling them down to 10-minute segments to turbocharge your leadership. If you want even more 10-minute condensed leadership episodes you can subscribe to Joel Beasley | Tech Titans in your podcast app. Saty Bahadur, CTO of Upwork, joins us in this episode to share his greatest leadership advice on working both quickly and wisely. All of this right here, right now, on the Modern CTO Podcast!  Check out more of Saty and Upwork at https://www.upwork.com/! Check out more about Tech Titans on Spotify, Apple, and iHeart! Produced by ProSeries Media.

For the next 2 episodes, we are doing something very special. We are taking the best leadership episodes from the most popular past guest and distilling them down to 10-minute segments to turbocharge your leadership. If you want even more 10-minute condensed leadership episodes you can subscribe to Joel Beasley | Tech Titans in your podcast app. Mazen Rawashdeh, CTO at eBay, joins us in this episode to share his greatest leadership advice on how to stand out in the workplace. All of this right here, right now, on the Modern CTO Podcast!  Check out more about Tech Titans on Spotify, Apple, and iHeart! Produced by ProSeries Media.

For the next 3 episodes, we are doing something very special. We are taking the best leadership episodes from the most popular past guest and distilling them down to 10-minute segments to turbocharge your leadership. If you want even more 10-minute condensed leadership episodes you can subscribe to Joel Beasley | Tech Titans in your podcast app. Taher Elgamal, CTO of Security at SalesForce, joins us in this episode to share his greatest leadership advice on growing as a security professional. All of this right here, right now, on the Modern CTO Podcast!  Check out more of Taher at https://www.linkedin.com/in/taherelgamal/! Check out more about Tech Titans on Spotify, Apple, and iHeart! Produced by ProSeries Media.

For the next 4 episodes, we are doing something very special. We are taking the best leadership episodes from the most popular past guest and distilling them down to 10-minute segments to turbocharge your leadership. If you want even more 10-minute condensed leadership episodes you can subscribe to Joel Beasley | Tech Titans in your podcast app. Jeremy King, SVP & Head of Engineering at Pinterest, joins us in this episode to share his greatest leadership advice on restructuring your experimentation process and much more. All of this right here, right now, on the Modern CTO Podcast! Check out more of Jeremy and Pinterest at https://www.pinterest.com/! Check out more about Tech Titans on Spotify, Apple, and iHeart! Produced by ProSeries Media.

For the next 5 episodes, we are doing something very special. We are taking the best leadership episodes from the most popular past guest and distilling them down to 10-minute segments to turbocharge your leadership. If you want even more 10-minute condensed leadership episodes, you can subscribe to Joel Beasley | Tech Titans in your podcast app. Hillery Hunter, CTO of IBM Cloud, joins us in this episode to share her greatest leadership advice on rising in the ranks at a globally renowned company. All of this right here, right now, on the Modern CTO Podcast!  Check out more about Tech Titans on Spotify, Apple, and iHeart! Produced by ProSeries Media.

For the next 6 episodes, we are doing something very special. We are taking the best leadership episodes from the most popular past guest and distilling them down to 10 min segments to turbocharge your leadership. If you want even more 10 min condensed leadership episodes you can subscribe to Joel Beasley Tech Titans in your podcast app. Charles Beadnall, CTO at GoDaddy, joins us in this episode to share his greatest leadership advice on focusing less on tech and more on people. All of this right here, right now, on the Modern CTO Podcast!  Check out more of Charles and GoDaddy at  https://www.godaddy.com/

Today we’re talking to David McCall, VP of Innovation at QTS Data Centers. We discuss the tsunami of tech layoffs over the past year; the possibility that our society turns into the Disney movie WALL-E; and how to be truly prepared for a Godzilla-level event in your life. All of this right here, right now, on the Modern CTO Podcast!  Check out the QTS Experience Podcast on YouTube! Produced by ProSeries Media

Today we’re talking to David McCall, VP of Innovation at QTS Data Centers. We discuss the impacts of AI & ChatGPT, tech layoffs, nuclear energy, quantum computing, and ABM marketing strategies. All of this right here, right now, on the Modern CTO Podcast!  Check out the QTS Experience Podcast on YouTube! Produced by ProSeries Media

Today we have an episode of our newest podcast, Tech Titans. It features summary episodes of our best leadership advice from Modern CTO. Ken Coleman, Career Coach at Ramsey Solutions, joins us in this episode to share his greatest leadership advice on how your team can become your greatest recruiting tool, and much more. All of this right here, right now, on the Modern CTO Podcast!  Check out more about Tech Titans on Spotify, Apple, and iHeart! Produced by ProSeries Media.

Today we’re talking to Bill Tingle, founder of Tingle Leadership. We discuss what it means to really care about your team through your choice of words; the importance of understanding who you’re speaking to; and how to properly harness the power of your emotion in the workplace. All of this right here, right now, on the Modern CTO Podcast!  For more about Tingle Leadership, check out their website: https://www.tingleleadership.com/ Produced by ProSeries Media.

Today we’re bringing you part 2 of our conversation with Aaron Bare, author of Exponential Theory: The Power of Thinking Big. We discuss the spiritual side of exponential technology; the mindset that startups have taken after the pandemic; and Aaron’s experience in circumnavigating the world that shaped his view on technology. All of this right here, right now, on the Modern CTO Podcast!  For more about Aaron, check out his website: https://www.aaronbare.com/ Produced by ProSeries Media.

Today we’re bringing you part 1 of our conversation with Aaron Bare, author of Exponential Theory: The Power of Thinking Big. We discuss why the companies that will embrace exponential thinking will be the winners; the human tendency to choose not to change; and why we can’t really think our way out of our problems. All of this right here, right now, on the Modern CTO Podcast!  For more about Aaron, check out his website: https://www.aaronbare.com/ Produced by ProSeries Media.

Today we’re talking to Tim Armandpour, CTO at PagerDuty. We discuss how Tim progressed in his career by filling in the gap; the utility in being proud of your work and creating a brag sheet; and how PagerDuty is creating technology that plays a critical role in saving people’s vision. All of this right here, right now, on the Modern CTO Podcast!  For more about PagerDuty, check out their website: https://www.pagerduty.com/ Produced by ProSeries Media.

Today we’re talking to Prasanna Krishnan, Senior Director of Product Management for Snowflake. We discuss Prasanna’s journey as a technology leader and founder; Snowflake’s vision for the data cloud of the future; and why being truly customer-driven is key. All of this right here, right now, on the Modern CTO Podcast!  For more about Snowflake, check out their website: https://www.snowflake.com/en/ In case you missed it, check out our episode with Publicis Sapient. Produced by ProSeries Media.

Today we’re talking to Julie Lambert, President & General Manager at Inovalon. We discuss the digital healthcare market of the future; why Amazon’s first venture into the healthcare space was a flop; and how being open to feedback will change your trajectory as a leader. All of this right here, right now, on the Modern CTO Podcast!  For more about Inovalon, check out their website: https://www.inovalon.com/ Produced by ProSeries Media.

Today we’re talking to Sumandeep Kaur, SVP of Product Management at Odessa. We discuss Sumandeep’s journey from a small town in India to becoming a prominent technology leader; the data trends that are paving the way for predictive and generative models; and why data ownership needs to shift to a data-sharing model. All of this right here, right now, on the Modern CTO Podcast!  For more about Odessa, check out their website: https://www.odessainc.com/ Produced by ProSeries Media.

Today we’re talking to Kevin Adams, Head of Business Solutions Development at Edward Jones. We discuss Kevin’s journey from a construction site accident to an esteemed technology leader; the challenges of modernizing a 100-year-old company; and why the key to your dissatisfaction is often patience. All of this right here, right now, on the Modern CTO Podcast!  For more about Edward Jones, check out their website: https://www.edwardjones.com/us-en Produced by ProSeries Media.

Today we’re talking to Ryan Graves, former Navy F/A-18F pilot and CEO of Merged Point. We discuss the answered questions behind Ryan’s UAP encounters; the questions we should be asking about the recent balloons over the US; and why there is a lack of action from US leadership on all of these UAP sightings. All of this right here, right now, on the Modern CTO Podcast!  For more about Ryan, check out his podcast: https://www.youtube.com/@merged_podcast Produced by ProSeries Media.

Today we’re talking to Nora Jones, Founder, and CEO at Jeli.io. We discuss the awkward nature of company incidents; the gap between what PR says and engineers have to fix in the fallout of a company incident; and why trust is the bedrock for growth. All of this right here, right now, on the Modern CTO Podcast!  For more about Jelli, check out their website: https://www.jeli.io/ Produced by ProSeries Media.

Today we’re talking to Etienne de Bruin, Founder of 7CTOs. We discuss the blueprint of success for CTOs; why your fellow c-suites perspective on success will impact your company at its core; and how to balance rest with the entrepreneurial spirit. All of this right here, right now, on the Modern CTO Podcast!  For more about 7CTO, check out their website: https://7ctos.com/ Produced by ProSeries Media.

Today we’re talking to Wayne Blodwell, Founder & CEO of TPA Digital. We discuss the idea of optimal time and place for advertisement; why the standard budget for advertisements should be 10% of your revenue; and why Ryan Reynolds has flipped the advertising industry on its head. All of this right here, right now, on the Modern CTO Podcast!  For more about TPA Digital, check out their website: https://www.tpa-digital.com/ Produced by ProSeries Media.

Today we’re talking to Amy Casciotti, Vice President, Human Resources at TechSmith. We discuss the results of their “month with no meetings” experiment; what the biggest miscommunication between developers and HR is; and why a lack of delegation can actually hinder the growth of your team. All of this right here, right now, on the Modern CTO Podcast!  Download TechSmith’s findings from their month with no meetings: https://www.techsmith.com/moderncto Produced by ProSeries Media.

Today we’re talking to Paul Johnson, co-founder of Leadership.Dev. We discuss why it’s crucial for CTOs to have high levels of self-awareness; why emotional intelligence is a necessity for technology leaders; and how to dismantle the social landmine of performance feedback. All of this right here, right now, on the Modern CTO Podcast!  For more about Leadership.dev, check out their website: https://leadership.dev/ Produced by ProSeries Media.

Today we’re talking to Puneet Gupta, co-founder, and CEO of Amberflo. We discuss why it’s crucial to work backwards from your successes as a leader; the prevalence of usage-based pricing in 2023; and why AWS is doubling down on usage-based pricing still to this day. All of this right here, right now, on the Modern CTO Podcast!  For more about Amberflo, check out their website: https://www.amberflo.io/ Produced by ProSeries Media.

Today we’re bringing you the second part of our last conversation with Brian Singer, CIO & CTO at Propio Language Services. We discuss the evolution of CIOs into CTOs; the temptation for companies to build unnecessary technology; and how AI will continually change the playing field. All of this right here, right now, on the Modern CTO Podcast!  For more about Propio, check out their website: https://propio-ls.com/ Produced by ProSeries Media.

Today we’re talking to Keynote Speaker and International Bestselling Author, Jim Harris. We discuss the need to deconstruct jobs amidst the advent of disruptive new technologies; why choosing between AI and people is a false choice; and why curiosity is the trait that will allow you to prevail in 2023. All of this right here, right now, on the Modern CTO Podcast!  For more about Jim, check out his website: Visit https://www.jimharris.com/ Produced by ProSeries Media.

Today we’re talking to John Schirripa, VP, Product Management, and Jean Atelsek, Senior Research Analyst, Cloud Transformation, at S&P Global Market Intelligence. We discuss key trends they are seeing around application modernization; how the seismic shift we’re seeing in the cloud is similar to the first shift to the internet; and why a clear technological vision can revitalize company culture. All of this right here, right now, on the Modern CTO Podcast!  For more about S&P, check out their website: Visit spglobal.com/DataThatDelivers Produced by ProSeries Media.

Today we’re talking to Brian Singer, CIO & CTO at Propio Language Services. We discuss the bigger picture of tech layoffs; why software engineers want to get back to doing meaningful work; and why Brian starts most days at 2:00 in the morning. All of this right here, right now, on the Modern CTO Podcast!  For more about Propio, check out their website: https://propio-ls.com/ Produced by ProSeries Media.

Today we’re bringing you a special episode from our friends at the a16z podcast. Listen in as one of the most influential technologists of our generation – Apple co-founder Steve Wozniak sits down with a16z host Steph Smith to discuss what inspired him to build a computer in the first place, but also how he thinks about the difference between inventors and engineers, and some special stories from the early days with Steve Jobs. Plus, you’ll get to hear about his new venture in space! All of this right here, right now, on the Modern CTO Podcast!  For more about a16z, check out their website: https://a16z.com/

Today we have an episode of our newest podcast, Tech Titans. It features summary episodes of our best leadership advice from Modern CTO. Brandon Wolf, CTO at Napster, joins us in this episode to share his greatest leadership advice on how to integrate a servant leadership perspective and much more. So let's have a seat with CTO of Napster and TECH TITAN, Brandon Wolf. All of this right here, right now, on the Modern CTO Podcast!  Check out more about Tech Titans on Spotify, Apple, and iHeart! Produced by ProSeries Media

Today we’re talking to Peter High, President of Metis Strategy. We discuss why the winning strategies in the future of work aren’t clear yet; why tech leaders should never commit to one-way doors; and how Domino’s avoided becoming the next Blockbuster. All of this right here, right now, on the Modern CTO Podcast!  For more about Metis Strategy, check out their website: https://www.metisstrategy.com/ Produced by ProSeries Media

Today we’re talking to George Lewis, VP of Strategic Business Development for PTC. We discuss the current disheveled state of the supply chain; why collaborating on design in the cloud saves time and money; and how George balances his work and family time as a tech leader. All of this right here, right now, on the Modern CTO Podcast!  For more about PTC, check out their website: https://www.ptc.com/en

Today we’re talking to Puneet Gupta, Founder & CEO of Amberflo. We discuss the technological potential of ChatGPT; the tech history that led up to the creation of this AI; and the ways in which the line between AI and consciousness is getting blurry. All of this right here, right now, on the Modern CTO Podcast!  For more about Amberflo, check out their website: https://www.amberflo.io/

Today we have a special episode collaboration with Laura and Gabi from That Tech Pod! We discuss what it takes to make meaningful content in 2023; the unprecedented impact that ChatGPT is having on creative endeavors; and why it might be time for you to start creating your own content today. All of this right here, right now, on the Modern CTO Podcast!  For more about That Tech Pod, check out their website: https://thattechpod.com/

Today we’re talking to Greg Wetmore, Vice President of Product Development at Entrust. We discuss the advent of post-quantum cryptography; how to prepare your company’s security strategy for a post-quantum world; and lessons learned from leading through company mergers and acquisitions. All of this right here, right now, on the Modern CTO Podcast!  Check out more of Greg and Entrust at https://www.entrust.com/

Today we’re talking to Siddharth Kara, expert on modern-day slavery and author of “Cobalt Red: How the Blood of the Congo Powers Our Lives.” We discuss the human rights abuses behind the Congo’s cobalt mining operation; the societal conditions that the people of the Congo trudge through to provide for their families; and why solving this problem starts with the leaders at the top of the supply chain. All of this right here, right now, on the Modern CTO Podcast!  Check out more of Siddharth and his book here.

Today we’re talking to Egil Østhus, CEO and Co-founder of Unleash. We discuss the intersection of personally identifiable information and feature management; how Egil turned a fun open-source side project into a successful business; and the one thing Egil would change about open-source with a magic wand. All of this right here, right now, on the Modern CTO Podcast!  Check out more of Egil and Unleash at https://www.getunleash.io/!

Today we’re talking to Marty Groover, Partner and CTO at C5MI and author of Speed of Advance. We discuss the future of work in the light of the 4th Industrial Revolution; why companies that require workers to come back to the office are losing employees; and whether or not technology will make our jobs obsolete. All of this right here, right now, on the Modern CTO Podcast!  Check out Speed of Advance here!

Today we’re talking to Roi Ravhon, Co-Founder & CEO at Finout. We discuss how young people can think creatively out of problems into new solutions; Roi’s workplace culture that allows for entrepreneurs to be born out of the company; and why “growing healthy” in business is a result of proper KPI alignment. All of this right here, right now, on the Modern CTO Podcast!  Check out more of Roi and Finout at https://www.finout.io/!

Today we’re talking to Justice Erolin, CTO at BairesDev. We discuss what’s causing the explosion in remote tech-talent outside of cities; the on-demand technologies shaping 2023; and the future of technology that today’s generation will inherit. All of this right here, right now, on the Modern CTO Podcast!  Check out more of Justice and BairesDev at https://www.bairesdev.com/!

Today we’re talking to Cooper McGoodwin, VP of Product at Thnks. We discuss the philosophy of finishing a new product feature; how genuine gratitude can be baked into your processes; and why you shouldn’t always strive to be the hero. All of this right here, right now, on the Modern CTO Podcast!  Check out more about Cooper here.

Today we’re talking to Larry Rosen, Professor Emeritus and author of “The Distracted Mind: Ancient Brains in a High-Tech World.” We discuss the ways in which we’ve been losing the battle to modern-day distraction; how a “tech break” can save your focus; and the relationship between consciousness and AI. All of this right here, right now, on the Modern CTO Podcast!  Check out more of Larry here - https://www.linkedin.com/in/drlarryrosen/

Today we’re talking to Adam Bahret, Founder of Apex Ridge Reliability. We discuss Adam’s revelatory motorcycle trip down the Pacific Coast Highway; the difference between talent and tenacity; and why the concept of time to market is a lie whereas time to reliability is the more efficient concept. All of this right here, right now, on the Modern CTO Podcast!  Check out more of Alex and his podcast here - https://apexridge.com/podcasts/

Today we’re talking to Jim Lawton, Vice President and General Manager Robotics Automation for Zebra Technologies; and we discuss the cutting-edge technology of warehouse robots; how robotics can be designed outside of the workplace to better society; and the parallels of being a great dad and a great leader. All of this right here, right now, on the Modern CTO Podcast!  Check out more of Jim and Zebra here.

Today we’re giving you the first preview of our newest show, Tech Titans. This show features summary episodes of our best leadership advice from Modern CTO. Raghu Hiremagalur, CTO at LinkedIn, joins us in this episode to share his greatest leadership advice on how to set goals that actually achieve success. So let's have a seat with the CTO of Linkedin and TECH TITAN, Raghu Hiremagalur. Check out more about Tech Titans on Spotify, Apple, and iHeart!

Today we’re bringing you a special episode featuring Joel, Chloe, and Josh from the Modern CTO team! We discuss some of our favorite moments of the show in 2022; the mentality it took to grow ProSeries Media from the ground up; and what’s in store for us in 2023. All of this right here, right now, on the Modern CTO Podcast!

Today we’re talking to Rachel Lockett, CIO at Pohlad Companies about her book, “The Technology Doesn’t Matter: Prioritizing People in IT Business Alignment.” Normally, Rachel leads IT at a company that provides investment management for commercial real estate, robotics, and automation, automotive, sports, and entertainment industries; but she joins us in this episode to discuss her findings that reveal the nuance behind the gender gap, high turnover rate, and lack of executive involvement found in IT teams. All of this right here, right now, on the Modern CTO Podcast!  Check out more of Rachel on Linkedin here.

Today we’re talking to Frank DeGeorge, CTO at Impact Networking; and we discuss ways to refine sales strategies; why putting in the proper work to your CRM can have a huge ROI; and how you get huge groups of people on the same cultural page within a company. All of this right here, right now, on the Modern CTO Podcast!  Check out more of Frank and Impact Networking at https://www.impactmybiz.com/!

Today we’re talking to Alex Southworth, VP, and Manager for D&B Digital, Dun and Bradstreet; and we discuss the essence of account-based marketing; what truly makes a CTO modern; and why having the confidence to pick up the phone can be your biggest ROI. All of this right here, right now, on the Modern CTO Podcast!  Check out more of Alex and Dun & Bradstreet at https://www.dnb.com/!

Today we’re talking to Bill Burns, Chief Product & Solutions Officer at Zebra Technologies; and we discuss Bill’s journey from sales to CEO; how the on-demand is evolving alongside technology; and why listening to customers first is the key to success. All of this right here, right now, on the Modern CTO Podcast!  Check out more of Bill and Zebra at https://www.zebra.com/us/en.html!

Today we’re talking to Saty Bahadur, CTO at Upwork; and we discuss the revolution of remote freelancing; how the nature of outsourcing work is changing faster than ever; and why workplace culture is determined from the top down. All of this right here, right now, on the Modern CTO Podcast!  Check out more of Saty and Upwork at https://www.upwork.com/!

Today we’re talking to Brad Sousa, CTO at AVI Systems; and we discuss what determines the “creepy meter” of AI; the phenomenon of AI creating more data than humans; and why radical giving can be the key to your growth as a leader. All of this right here, right now, on the Modern CTO Podcast!  Check out more of Brad and AVI Systems at https://www.avisystems.com/!

Today we’re talking to Michael Manos, CTO at Dun & Bradstreet; and we discuss why data is becoming increasingly radioactive around the world; whether or not AI will ultimately replace human connection; and the importance of staying glued together by a plan during turbulent times. All of this right here, right now, on the Modern CTO Podcast!  Check out more of Michael and Dun & Bradstreet at https://www.dnb.com/!

Today we’re talking to Dave O’Reilly, COO at CivicPlus; and we discuss ways in which technology is being leveraged to empower local government; how raising the bar for your own development enhances leadership quality; and why technology can create trust between government and citizens when it’s implemented properly. All of this right here, right now, on the Modern CTO Podcast!  Check out more of Dave and CivicPlus at http://www.civicplus.com/!

Today we’re talking to Raymond Velez, Global Chief Technology Officer at Publicis Sapient; and we discuss why finding balance as a technology leader is crucial; the reason customers expect personalization and how to deliver on it; and the trend of remote teams that’s allowing them to grow most effectively. All of this right here, right now, on the Modern CTO Podcast!  Check out more of Raymond and Publicis Sapient at https://www.publicissapient.com/!

Today we’re talking to Ido Neeman, Co-Founder & CEO at Firefly; and we discuss why even the best engineering teams struggle with taking code to the cloud; the utility and advantages of infrastructure as code; and why unmanaged resources and drift may be holding you back in the cloud. All of this right here, right now, on the Modern CTO Podcast!  Check out more of Ido and Firefly at https://www.gofirefly.io/!

Today we’re talking to Richard Sawyer, Vice President of Engineering at Everactive; and we discuss what went into creating the world’s first battery-free sensor; how these sensors are being used to measure steam from chocolate factories; and why working at a startup is like drinking from a firehose. All of this right here, right now, on the Modern CTO Podcast!  Check out more of Richard and Everactive at https://everactive.com/! In case you missed it: check out our episode with Mike Freedman, co-founder and CTO of Timescale.

Today we’re talking to Dennis Baden, Global Managing Partner, Technology Officers Practice at Heidrick & Struggles; and we discuss the soft skills that separate good CTOs from great CTOs; why it’s crucial to open yourself to networking at every stage in your career; and why the lines are being blurred between CIOs and CTOs. All of this right here, right now, on the Modern CTO Podcast!  Check out more of Dennis and Heidrick & Struggles at https://www.heidrick.com/en!

Today we’re talking to friend of the show Cal Fussman, host of Big Questions with Cal Fussman; and we get to know Joel’s story! We hear about Joel’s experience getting hit by a car as a kid; how he came back from zero several times throughout his career; and the leadership lessons learned from his journey through life so far. All of this right here, right now, on the Modern CTO Podcast!  Check out more of Cal and Big Questions with Cal Fussman at https://www.calfussman.com/podcast!

Today we’re talking to Santosh Tiwari, AVP of Decision Intelligence at Hexaware; and we discuss how to put yourself in a team member’s shoes in a large company; how to apply a data driven approach to critical business decisions; and where AI and machine learning are headed in the marketplace. All of this right here, right now, on the Modern CTO Podcast!  Check out more of Soundar and Hexaware at https://hexaware.com/!

Today we’re talking to David Boskovic, Founder & CEO of Flatfile; and we discuss how the concept of rage design can transform company culture; why CSV files are actually the future of data formatting; and why it’s crucial to distinguish ownership from accountability. All of this right here, right now, on the Modern CTO Podcast!  Check out more of David and Flatfile at https://flatfile.com/!

Today we’re talking to Brian Dhatt, CTO of BigCommerce; and we discuss how to be prepared for a surge in business; why internal disruption is necessary for growth; and how composability is shaking up ecommerce today. All of this right here, right now, on the Modern CTO Podcast!  Check out more of Brian and BigCommerce at https://www.bigcommerce.com/!

Today we’re talking to Brandon Wolf, CTO of Napster; and we discuss how Napster is bringing its disruptive spirit back into the market; the intersection of web3 and music streaming platforms; and the essence of servant leadership. All of this right here, right now, on the Modern CTO Podcast!  Check out more of Brandon and Napster at https://www.napster.com/us!

Today we’re talking to Valentin Vasilyev, Co-Founder & CTO at Fingerprint; and we discuss how an open-source tool becomes a full-fledged business; the ways in which browsers are fingerprinted in order to stop fraud; and why unwasted time may be our most important resource. All of this right here, right now, on the Modern CTO Podcast!  Check out more of Valentin and Fingerprint at https://fingerprint.com/

Today we’re talking to Rahul Subramaniam, CEO, and Founder of CloudFix; and we discuss how a tool making simple tweaks in the cloud results in significant savings; the nature of operating in AWS environments; and the strength of positioning a simple product accurately in the market. All of this right here, right now, on the Modern CTO Podcast!  Check out more of Rahul and CloudFix at https://cloudfix.com/!

Today we’re talking to Soundar Pandidurai, Data Science Practice Head at Hexaware; and we discuss the ways in which machine learning is being used at scale; how far machine learning has come since its inception; and why machine learning needs to be made clean. All of this right here, right now, on the Modern CTO Podcast!  Check out more of Soundar and Hexaware at https://hexaware.com/!

Today we’re talking to Taher Elgamal, CTO of Security at Salesforce; and we discuss the genesis of SSL; why we should strive towards a passwordless internet; and how we might be able to get the entire world on the internet. All of this right here, right now, on the Modern CTO Podcast!  Check out more of Taher and Salesforce at https://www.salesforce.com/!

we’re talking to Nicolaas Matthijs, Vice President Of Product Management at Anthology; and we discuss big takeaways from Nicolaas’s experience in companies merging; how experimentation and video-driven collaboration drives Anthology’s product development ; and where Nicolaas gets inspiration from as a product manager. All of this right here, right now, on the Modern CTO Podcast!  Check out more of Nicolaas and Anthology at https://www.anthology.com/!

Today we’re talking to Bob Stewart, VP of Customer Success and Training at PLACE; and we discuss the latest technology impacting the real estate industry; how little efficiencies can magnify your income; and Bob’s best tips for reducing customer churn. All of this right here, right now, on the Modern CTO Podcast!  Check out more of Bob and Place at https://place.com/!

Today we’re talking to Luis Fiallo, Vice President of China Telecom Americas; and we discuss how 5G and edge computing is the next generation of telecom; the exponential growth of network traffic that we will see by 2025; and why controlled chaos is necessary for growth in any company. All of this right here, right now, on the Modern CTO Podcast!  Check out more of Luis and China Telecom Americas at https://www.ctamericas.com/!

Today we’re talking to Jasson Casey, CTO at Beyond Identity; and we discuss how modern security vulnerabilities make multi-factor authentication a necessity; how baking bread and developing software go hand in hand; and why you don’t always want a human to solve a computer problem. All of this right here, right now, on the Modern CTO Podcast!  Check out more of Jasson and Beyond Identity at https://www.beyondidentity.com/!

Today we’re talking to Gaga, Founder & CEO of Redberry; and we discuss why the country of Georgia is becoming a tech talent hub; why developers will fall in love with Laravel; and why genuinely caring for your employees is both fulfilling and pragmatic. All of this right here, right now, on the Modern CTO Podcast! Check out more of Gaga and Redberry at https://redberry.international/!

Today we’re talking to Dan Watts, COO of Segra; and we discuss the ubiquity and impact of high speed connectivity; why voluntarily taking on stress will make you more disciplined; and what the future of telecom looks like. All of this right here, right now, on the Modern CTO Podcast!  Check out more of Dan and Segra at https://www.segra.com/!

Today we’re talking to Larry Guy, Senior Instructor and National Training Manager at Allstate Dealer Services; and we discuss implementing education technology to accelerate learning; the psychology of sales; and why it’s crucial to continually question best practices. All of this right here, right now, on the Modern CTO Podcast! Check out more of Larry and Allstate at https://allstatedealerservices.com/

Today we’re talking to Erik Costlow, Senior Director of Product Management at Azul; and we discuss the art of being a good product manager; how focusing on Java gave Erik a professional advantage; and how Java is being utilized to its full potential today. All of this right here, right now, on the Modern CTO Podcast! Check out more of Erik and Azul at https://www.azul.com/!

Today we’re talking to Beni Gradwohl, CEO at Cognovi Labs; and we discuss the impact of human emotions on decision making; why only 6 out of 10 people with chronic illness actually fill their prescriptions; and technology that’s deciphering emotion from human communication. All of this right here, right now, on the Modern CTO Podcast!

Today we’re talking to David DeWolf, President and Chief Executive Officer of 3Pillar Global; and we discuss the rapid acceleration of technology; the concept of work-life integration instead of balance; and the volatility of the modern day economy. All of this right here, right now, on the Modern CTO Podcast!

Today we’re talking to Raghu Hiremagalur, CTO at LinkedIn; and we discuss taking opportunities even if you think you’re not ready for them; how LinkedIn is using a data-driven approach to overhaul their infrastructure; and the importance of focusing on your world outside of work. All of this right here, right now, on the Modern CTO Podcast!  Check out more about Raghu and Linkedin at https://www.linkedin.com!

Today we’re talking to John Sahlin, Director of Cyber Solutions for the Defense Division at GDIT; and we discuss how zero trust allows missions to be executed; having a “win or learn” attitude; and how to network with intention. All of this right here, right now, on the Modern CTO Podcast! Check out more about John and GDIT at https://www.gdit.com/!

Today we’re talking to Dale Clay, CTO at ProviderTrust; and we discuss the prevalence of medical malpractice; how fraud is exposed in the healthcare space; and why leading others starts with leading yourself. All of this right here, right now, on the Modern CTO Podcast!  Check out more about Dale and ProviderTrust at https://www.providertrust.com/!

Today we’re talking to Kenneth Kunin, SVP, Enterprise Technology Office at FIS; and we discuss the revolution of embedded finance; how to upskill a tech team; and why it’s best to vary your career with other disciplines. All of this right here, right now, on the Modern CTO Podcast!  Check out more of Kenneth and FIS at https://www.fisglobal.com/en/!

Today we’re talking to Claus T. Jensen, Chief Innovation Officer at Teladoc Health; and we discuss the modernization of the healthcare ecosystem; how to healthily disrupt an industry; and why genuine stories impact our perspective in healthcare and beyond. All of this right here, right now, on the Modern CTO Podcast!  Check out more of Claus and Teladoc Health at https://www.teladochealth.com/

Today we’re talking to Ryan Field, CTO at Kernel; and we discuss how Kernel Flow is reading signals in the brain; what different substances such as alcohol do to our minds; and how objectively measuring brain activity can inform our subjective human experience. All of this right here, right now, on the Modern CTO Podcast!

Today we’re talking to Anthony Scriffignano, SVP and Chief Data Scientist at Dun & Bradstreet; and we discuss the ways in which careers are formed from uncertainty; how to think about and implement trustworthy AI; and how leaders can encourage teams to be their authentic selves. All of this right here, right now, on the Modern CTO Podcast! Check out more of Anthony and Dun & Bradstreet at https://www.dnb.com/!

Today we’re talking to Andrew Wright, Director of Strategic Content at Snyk; and we discuss how security teams can become the hero; the nature and causes of sophisticated cloud attacks; and how to go about solving culture issues in the workplace. All of this right here, right now, on the Modern CTO Podcast!  Check out more of Andrew and Snyk at https://snyk.io/!

Today we’re talking to Jason Edelman, Founder & CTO of Network to Code; and we discuss how Jason is using open source projects to drive innovation in their space; why being public about their work brought the company success as a startup; and how the mindset of value-based engineering prevents over-analysis. All of this right here, right now, on the Modern CTO Podcast!

Today we’re talking to Mike Wiemer, VP of Engineering and CTO at Mojo Vision; and we discuss how they’ve built the world’s first smart contact lens; why the key to any startup isn’t having solutions but instead identifying a problem; and what the edges of technology tell us about where humans are headed. All of this right here, right now, on the Modern CTO Podcast!

Today we’re talking to Iain Boyd, Professor of Aerospace Engineering Sciences at the University of Colorado Boulder; and we discuss the Sputnik moment of hypersonics; how hypersonics play a role in defense initiatives around the world; and NASA’s role in supporting the private space industry. All of this right here, right now, on the Modern CTO Podcast!

Today we’re talking to Or Weis, CEO & Co-founder of Permit.io; and we discuss how both empathy for your customers and frustration with a problem leads to great products; the philosophy of product led-growth; and keeping your head above the trenches as a leader. All of this right here, right now, on the Modern CTO Podcast!  Learn more about Or and Permit.io at www.permit.io Learn more about Lemon.io (mentioned in this episode) here https://l.lemon.io/moderncto, and check out our episode with Lemon’s founder, Aleksandr Volodarsky here https://moderncto.io/aleksandr-volodarsky/

Today we’re talking to Robert Mogielnicki, Senior Resident Scholar at The Arab Gulf States Institute in Washington; and we discuss the incredible growth of technology in the middle east; the exciting futuristic city in development known as THE LINE; and how this area of the world is using technology to reduce waste and promote sustainable growth. All of this right here, right now, on the Modern CTO Podcast!

Today we’re talking to Steven Levy, Editor at Large at WIRED; and we discuss Steven’s writing on the beginnings of tech giants such as Facebook and Google; how Mark Zuckerberg’s dream became the Facebook we know today; and why journalism has changed so drastically since Steven started in the late 70s. All of this right here, right now, on the Modern CTO Podcast!

Today we’re talking to Adam Fichman, Owner at Lifted Logic; and we discuss how Adam used failure as his greatest company-building tool; why chasing happiness isn’t the best way to structure your goals; and how gardening gave Adam a renewed perspective on building a platform. All of this right here, right now, on the Modern CTO Podcast!

Today we’re talking to Guy Eisenkot, VP of Product & Co-founder of Bridgecrew; and we discuss how Guy’s expertise in world history impacted him as a founder; the industry transition of moving to infrastructure as code; and strategies to master time management. All of this right here, right now, on the Modern CTO Podcast!

Today we’re talking to Bryna Dash, VP of Government and Corporate Sales at Anthology (formerly Blackboard); and we discuss the misconceptions of government as an industry; how educational technology is being utilized in unlikely spaces; and how some of our most important life obstacles are self-created. All of this right here, right now, on the Modern CTO Podcast!

Today we’re talking to John Puopolo, CTO at CorEvitas; and we discuss lessons that are learned only from running start-ups; what technology might be created after the cloud; and how John’s battle scars as a CTO gave him invaluable knowledge. All of this right here, right now, on the Modern CTO Podcast!

Today we’re talking to Mazen Rawashdeh, Senior Vice President and CTO at eBay; and we discuss the many benefits of sabbaticals and maintaining a healthy work-life balance; how to supercharge workplace culture; and why competition should inform strategy, not drive it. All of this right here, right now, on the Modern CTO Podcast!

Today we’re talking to Kipp Sorensen, Practice Director at JourneyTEAM; and we discuss how relationships with clients have to be rooted in trust; why fortune 500 companies are losing billions to data disorganization; and how Brazilian Jiu-jitsu bolstered Kipp’s ability to lead his team. All of this right here, right now, on the Modern CTO Podcast!  Learn more about Kipp and JourneyTEAM at https://www.journeyteam.com/

Today we’re talking to Eric Wilkens, Director of Cybersecurity at Arvig; and we discuss how the cybersecurity landscape has changed in the last twenty years; whether companies should pay for their data back in a ransomware attack; and why it’s critical for every team member to be responsible for cybersecurity. All of this right here, right now, on the Modern CTO Podcast!

Today we’re talking to Asaf, CEO at Matricelf ; and we discuss how their biogarage will one day allow paraplegic people to walk again; how being a physician and entrepreneur are really the same thing; and why it’s critical to be a team member when you’re the boss. All of this right here, right now, on the Modern CTO Podcast!

Today we’re talking to Michael Dickey, professor at North Carolina State University; and we discuss the properties of the liquid metal element known as gallium; where gallium is being used in the marketplace; and how it could revolutionize efforts to reduce carbon dioxide in our atmosphere. All of this right here, right now, on the Modern CTO Podcast!

Today we’re talking to Mike Freedman, co-founder and CTO of Timescale; and we discuss the impact of time series data; how Mike’s experience as a professor gives him insight as a CTO; and how people are getting ahead professionally by leaning into their strengths. All of this right here, right now, on the Modern CTO Podcast! Check out more of Mike and Timescale at https://www.timescale.com/!

Today we’re talking to Jeremy King, Senior Vice President & Head of Engineering at Pinterest; and we discuss why Pinterest is the internet’s way to figure out what people want; how Jeremy optimized the company’s experimentation strategy; and how people may be missing out on personal growth in fully remote environments . All of this right here, right now, on the Modern CTO Podcast! Check out more of Jeremy and Pinterest at https://www.pinterest.com/!

Today we’re talking to John Mediana, founder of NFT Nashville; and we discuss how to get comfortable with the oncoming blockchain revolution; the generational adoption of web3 technologies; and the societal impact that this technology will have for years to come. All of this right here, right now, on the Modern CTO Podcast!

Today we’re talking to Chad Davis, Co-founder & Partner at LiveCA LLP; and we discuss how Chad incorporated his borderless lifestyle into the company; how a lowcode workflow allows ideas to come to life; and LiveCA’s approach to building remote work infrastructure and culture before it was mainstream. All of this right here, right now, on the Modern CTO Podcast!  Learn more about Xero at https://www.xero.com/

Today we’re talking to Tom Marshburn, an astronaut for NASA; and we discuss leadership lessons learned in space; Tom’s toughest moments aboard the International Space Station; and the technology that will one day get humanity to Mars. All of this right here, right now, on the Modern CTO Podcast!

Today we’re talking to Noel Drew, Creative Technical Director at HyperSpace; and we discuss what went into pulling off the 5g-enabled impossible tattoo, the utility of staying true to what makes you happy, and HyperSpace’s next-generation amusement parks. All of this right here, right now, on the Modern CTO Podcast!

Today we’re talking to Jie Yin, associate professor at North Carolina State University; and we discuss Jie’s autonomous noodle-shaped robot, the blueprints of soft robotics, and the impact that this research could have on the world. All of this right here, right now, on the Modern CTO Podcast!

Today we’re talking to Wes Hackett, CTO & Co-founder of Addin365; and we discuss how the cloud unlocked potential for the company, the impacts that the new Viva suite has had on unsung industries, and the importance of sourcing talent from diverse sources. All of this right here, right now, on the Modern CTO Podcast!  Check out more of Wes and Addin365 at https://www.addin365.com/

Today we’re talking to Alex Harrington, Co-Founder and CEO of SecureCo; and we discuss how tools are enabling hackers to find and exploit vulnerabilities more easily than ever before, tips for founders to shift their mindset to build successful sales organizations, and how to not let business decisions be driven by fear.  All of this right here, right now, on the Modern CTO Podcast!  Check out more of Alex and SecureCo at https://www.secureco.com/

Today we’re talking to Greg Vesper, CTO of Smarsh; and we discuss how most companies are headed towards having to deal with exabytes of data, and how to set up a strategic data foundation now to future proof your organization. All of this right here, right now, on the Modern CTO Podcast! Check out more of Greg and Smarsh at https://www.smarsh.com/

Today we’re talking to Rawia Ashraf, VP, Product, Legal Technology at ThoughtTrace, part of Thomson Reuters; and we discuss how AI document understanding technology can save hundreds of hours and thousands of dollars in the legal industry, how to encourage a healthy work life balance for your team, and how to be aware of people’s different styles of working within your team. All of this right here, right now, on the Modern CTO Podcast!

Today we’re talking to Alysson Muotri, Professor at University of California, San Diego; and we discuss how Alysson is growing brains in a lab, and what’s on the cutting edge of modern autism and genetic research. All of this right here, right now, on the Modern CTO Podcast!

Today we’re talking to Melody Jackson, Professor at Georgia Tech; and we discuss how Melody is researching interaction between dogs and computers, her sensor vest for dogs that enhances communication between humans and dogs, and how this technology can improve the lives of people with disabilities. All of this right here, right now, on the Modern CTO Podcast! Check out more of Melody and FIDO at https://gvu.gatech.edu/research/projects/fido-facilitating-interactions-dogs-occupations

Today we’re talking to Bruce Crawford, CEO of Nona Desalination; and we discuss how Bruce is finding product-market fit for a revolutionary new technology, the technological challenges of turning saltwater into drinking water at scale, and leadership lessons from MIT’s MBA program. All of this right here, right now, on the Modern CTO Podcast!  Check out more of Bruce and Nona Desalination at https://www.nona-technologies.com/

Today we’re talking to Nicola Ferralis, Research Scientist and Program Manager at MIT; and we discuss how Nicola is working on ways to make carbon fiber out of fossil fuel byproducts, benefits of carbon fiber in constructing cars, planes and rockets, and the machine learning tech Nicola employs for big data analytics in his research. All of this right here, right now, on the Modern CTO Podcast!

Today we’re talking to Hillery Hunter, CTO of IBM Cloud; and we discuss why removing ego and emotions when asking leaders for their opinion is extremely important, Hillery’s career path from being an individual contributor to CTO at IBM, and the benefits of intimately knowing your strengths and weaknesses. All of this right here, right now, on the Modern CTO Podcast!  Check out more about Hillery and IBM at https://www.ibm.com/us-en?ar=1

Today we’re talking to Bart den Haak, author of Moving the Needle; and we discuss how to effectively implement OKRs to move your business forward, why solving a strategy execution problem starts with changing the behavior of individuals on your team, and how to optimize the speed of learning in your teams. All of this right here, right now, on the Modern CTO Podcast! Check out more about Bart at https://www.movingtheneedle.com/

Today we’re talking to Albert Fox Cahn, Founder and Executive Director of the Surveillance Technology Oversight Project (S.T.O.P); and we discuss S.T.O.P.’s mission to push back against surveillance and avoid having a dystopian surveillance state in the future, evaluating the effectiveness of surveillance for stopping crimes vs. the invasion of privacy, and why it takes organizing on a local level to curtail state surveillance.  All of this right here, right now, on the Modern CTO Podcast! Check out more about Albert and S.T.O.P at https://www.stopspying.org/post-act

Today we’re talking to Derek Lyons, Co-Founder and CTO of Actual; and we discuss how Actual helps large organizations meet their sustainability goals through an ESG platform, the work they’re doing to make the wool industry in New Zealand carbon neutral, and why environmental sustainability reporting doesn’t mean much without a solid plan. All of this right here, right now, on the Modern CTO Podcast! Check out more of Derek and Actual at https://www.actualhq.com/

Today we’re talking to Emiliano Delucia, CTO of PLACE; and we discuss how PLACE provides the end-to-end tech stack for realtors to run their business, what it has been like scaling the business as demand has exploded in the housing market, and how Emiliano is constantly working to identify and raise up talented leaders in his organization.  All of this right here, right now, on the Modern CTO Podcast! Check out more of Emiliano and PLACE at https://place.com/

Today we’re talking to Rob Zuber, CTO of CircleCI; and we discuss how to uplevel your software teams, why teaching and mentoring others is beneficial to your own skills, and how the best way to have quality software is to move quickly and deploy often. All of this right here, right now, on the Modern CTO Podcast!  Check out more of Rob and CircleCI at https://circleci.com/

Today we’re talking to Karthik Kannan, Founder of Envision; and we discuss how Envision is combining deep learning software with Google Glass to help blind people see, their strategy for getting this technology into the hands of as many people as possible, and how Karthik is motivated to build technology by the impact he can have on people’s lives.  All of this right here, right now, on the Modern CTO Podcast! Check out more of Karthik and Envision at https://www.letsenvision.com/

Today we’re talking to Eriona Hysolli, Head of Biological Sciences at Colossal Biosciences; and we discuss how Colossal is working on bringing wooly mammoths back from extinction, the role de-extinction will play in conservation in the future, and the DNA editing and printing technology that’s being used for de-extinction efforts. All of this right here, right now, on the Modern CTO Podcast! Check out more of Eriona and Colossal at https://colossal.com/

Today we’re talking to Charles Beadnall, CTO of GoDaddy; and we discuss how Charles uses experimentation in his teams to further agile development, the challenges of running simultaneous experiments across many development teams, and how aligning your motivation with company needs is the key to success. All of this right here, right now, on the Modern CTO Podcast!

Today we’re talking to Manish Sood, Founder, and CTO of Reltio; and we discuss how Reltio helps companies accelerate the value of their data, how cleaner data can have an immediate impact on the bottom line of your business, and why every company needs a solid cultural foundation to scale successfully.  All of this right here, right now, on the Modern CTO Podcast!  Check out more of Manish and Reltio at https://www.reltio.com/

Today we’re talking to Steven Beckwith, Professor of Astronomy at UC Berkeley; and we discuss Stephen’s work with the Hubble telescope, how astronomers get to look millions of years back in time, and how scientists are uncovering the secrets of how the universe began.  All of this right here, right now, on the Modern CTO Podcast!

Today we’re talking to Rob Smallwood, VP of Digital Modernization at GDIT; and we discuss how 5G technology is enabling incredible innovation at the edge in government, military, medical, and other applications, how to make remote collaboration feel closer to the real thing, and why being curious is one of the best traits you can have for your career.  All of this right here, right now, on the Modern CTO Podcast!  Check out more of Rob and GDIT at https://www.gdit.com/ Learn more about Lemon.io (mentioned in this episode) here https://l.lemon.io/moderncto, and check out our episode with Lemon's founder, Aleksandr Volodarsky here https://moderncto.io/aleksandr-volodarsky/

Today we’re talking to Stephane Doyen, Founder and Chief Data Scientist at Omniscient; and we discuss how advanced personalized brain mapping technology is changing the game in neuroscience, how Omniscient is leveraging AI to create these maps, and the impact these detailed brain maps are having on patients, doctors, and researchers.  All of this right here, right now, on the Modern CTO Podcast! Check out more of Stephane and Omniscient at https://www.o8t.com/

Today we’re talking to Nick Opie, CTO of Synchron; and we discuss how Synchron is developing a brain computer interface that can help treat various neurological diseases, the Brain.io operating system that powers the interface, and how brain computer interfaces may change the world. All of this right here, right now, on the Modern CTO Podcast!  Check out more of Nick and Synchron at https://synchron.com/

Today we’re talking to Brendan Wovchko, CTO of Ramsey Solutions; and we discuss how to have hard conversations in the workplace, the philosophy of Brendan’s “emotional firing,” and the advantage of having a nonexistent credit score. All of this right here, right now, on the Modern CTO Podcast! Check out more of Brendan and Ramsey Solutions at https://www.ramseysolutions.com/ The most difficult part of preparing for an uncomfortable conversation is choosing the right words to describe the problem. Look over this PDF. It should help you identify the problems at hand and give you the right words to express them – Planning an uncomfortable conversation.

Today we’re talking to Jesse Dowdle, CTO and Head of Product at Motivosity; and we discuss how Motivosity is creating a watercooler for positive energy at work, tools for improving the quality of your 1on1’s, and how to leverage the power of gratitude to make a self-sustaining company culture.  All of this right here, right now, on the Modern CTO Podcast! Learn more about Motivosity at https://www.motivosity.com/

Today we’re talking to Jason Sosa, innovation consultant and transhumanist speaker; and we discuss how younger generations’ embracing technology will impact society, ethical concerns surrounding genetic modification and cyborgs, and why understanding consciousness may be the next frontier.  All of this right here, right now, on the Modern CTO Podcast! Learn more about Jason and Blackbox at https://BlackboxAI.com/

Today we’re talking to Aydin Mirzaee, Co-Founder of Fellow.app and Host of the Supermanagers Podcast; and we discuss the importance of having strong discipline in your career, how to talk about failure with your team, and why providing a path of growth is one of the greatest motivators. All of this right here, right now, on the Modern CTO Podcast! Learn more about Aydin and Super Managers at https://fellow.app/supermanagers/

Today we’re talking to Rebecca Lynch, VP Product at Allstream; and we discuss how to keep a tight feedback loop with your employees to keep them happy and avoid burnout, how Allstream is helping their clients seamlessly transition away from older telecom infrastructure, and how to create a fantastic customer experience through strong communication.  All of this right here, right now, on the Modern CTO Podcast! Check out more of Rebecca and Allstream at https://allstream.com/

Today we’re talking to Dave Subar, Founder and Interim CTO/CPO at Interna; and we discuss how Dave helped coach Disney on launching Disney+, how to align your actions with long-term goals in mind, and how to roll with the punches and stay nimble to find success.  All of this right here, right now, on the Modern CTO Podcast! Learn more about Interna at https://www.interna.com/

Today we’re talking to Zoltan Istvan, author of the book The Transhumanist Wager; and we discuss Zoltan’s goal of overcoming death with science, how people are merging themselves with technology to gain new abilities, and Zoltan’s previous presidential campaign for the Transhumanist Party.  All of this right here, right now, on the Modern CTO Podcast!  Learn more about Zoltan and The Transhumanist Wager, at http://www.zoltanistvan.com

Today we’re talking to Dave Sobel, host of the Business of Tech Podcast; and we discuss how there’s rarely only one right way to do something, benefits of bootstrapping your business and having strong fundamentals, and why it requires a whole lot more than just laptops and webcams to enable true “work from anywhere” in your organization.  All of this right here, right now, on the Modern CTO Podcast!  Check out the Business of Tech Podcast at https://www.mspradio.com/show/business-of-tech/

Today we’re talking to Levi Nunnink, CTO of Morning Metrics; and we discuss how to approach selling your company as an entrepreneur, how to keep your head on straight when raising venture capital, and how to think about prioritizing your personal and professional goals. All of this right here, right now, on the Modern CTO Podcast!  Learn more about Morning Metrics at https://morning.so

Today we’re talking to Lucas Mendes, Co-Founder of Revelo; and we discuss how the normalization of remote work is enabling companies to recruit tech talent from around the globe, how Revelo connects companies with pre-vetted developers in Latin America, and how Revelo uses their own service to hire great engineers internally.  All of this right here, right now, on the Modern CTO Podcast!  Learn more and grow your engineering team at https://revelo.com/moderncto

Today’s episode is a collaboration between Modern CTO and the CodeNewbie Podcast. Tune in to hear Joel’s journey from developer, to CTO, to Podcast Host – right here, right now, on the Modern CTO Podcast!

Today we’re talking to Brian Singer, CIO/CTO at Propio; and we discuss the importance of having language translation and interpretation services readily available in healthcare and legal environments, how Propio offers on-demand interpreters in hundreds of languages, and how better collaboration and more transparency will empower your employees. All of this right here, right now, on the Modern CTO Podcast!  Learn more about Propio at https://propio-ls.com

Today we’re talking to Daniel Foster, Director of Strategy at TechSmith; and we discuss how using recorded video as a means of communication is becoming the new norm for hybrid work environments, advantages of recorded videos and annotated screen captures for asynchronous training, and why you should do away with perfectionism, and start sharing ideas with your colleagues before you feel like they’re ready. All of this right here, right now, on the Modern CTO Podcast!  Learn more about TechSmith, Snagit, and Camtasia at https://www.techsmith.com

Today we’re talking to Vaughn Thurman, Founder and Chief Evangelist at HighGear; and we discuss the difference between low-code development, no-code development, and no-code configurable software, how to get the lowest time to value out of a no-code solution, and why no-code configurable software is often better equipped to empower non engineers than no-code development solutions. All of this right here, right now, on the Modern CTO Podcast!  To learn more about HighGear, check them out at https://www.highgear.com

Today we’re talking to Matteo Pietrobelli, Chief Systems Engineer at Oceanix; and we discuss how and why Oceanix is building floating cities next to coastal metropolitan areas, how Matteo’s experience working on Hyperloop and 3D printing structures has prepared him for this, and how Oceanix is making sure these floating cities will be friendly to the environment and accessible to all.  All of this right here, right now, on the Modern CTO Podcast!  Learn more about Oceanix and their floating cities at https://oceanixcity.com

Today we’re talking to Ken Coleman, America’s Career Coach and author of the book Paycheck to Purpose; and we discuss how to retain talent in today’s competitive labor market, how to achieve your goals for the right reasons, and how to tell the difference between a dream and mirage. All of this right here, right now, on the Modern CTO Podcast! Check out more of Ken's content at https://www.ramseysolutions.com/ken-coleman

Today we have a special episode with Steve Sponseller, host of the Tech Leader Talk Podcast interviewing Joel Beasley. Tune in to hear about how Joel learned to code while recovering from a car accident, top lessons Joel has learned from interviewing hundreds of executives, and how the Modern CTO team has started producing podcasts for other companies.  All of this right here, right now, on the Modern CTO Podcast!  Check out the Tech Leader Talk Podcast now at https://stevesponseller.com/blog-page/

Today we’re talking to Aleksandr Volodarsky, Founder and CEO of Lemon.io, a Ukrainian remote staffing company for engineers; and we discuss what it has been like leading his company while relocating from a warzone, steps Aleksandr and his company have taken to make sure their employees are safe, and how you can support the war effort in Ukraine.  All of this right here, right now, on the Modern CTO Podcast!  Learn more about Aleksandr's company, and see if they can help you find fantastic remote devs: https://lemon.io If you'd like to donate to the Ukrainian war effort, consider this organization recommended by Aleksandr: https://www.comebackalive.in.ua

Today we’re talking to Amanda Blevins, VP and CTO of VMware Americas; and we discuss how to design your career path around what makes you happy, how to encourage everyone at your company to innovate and pursue new ideas, and how people may not remember what you do, but they’ll always remember how you made them feel. All of this right here, right now, on the Modern CTO Podcast!  In case you missed it: check out our previous episodes with VMware's CTO Kit Colbert and Chief Technologist of VMware HCI Duncan Epping

Today we’re talking to Michael Levin, Professor of Biology at Tufts University; and we discuss how Michael has learned to create reproducing robots from frog cells, what we can make these robots do and what they’re already capable of, and how Michael’s studies of cellular cognition are being applied to regenerating lost limbs. All of this right here, right now, on the Modern CTO Podcast!  Learn more about Michael Levin and his research at http://drmichaellevin.org

Today we’re talking to Peter Rahfeld, CSO of ABOzymes; and we discuss how Peter’s company hopes to make blood types obsolete by being able to change any blood to Type O. Learn about the science and the business behind this breakthrough right here, right now, on the Modern CTO Podcast!  Learn more at https://www.abozymes.com

Today we’re talking to Matt Mahar, the CEO of Cana; and we discuss how Cana has built a molecular beverage printer capable of dispensing any drink imaginable on demand, how decentralizing beverage manufacturing will have a significant and immediate impact on the environment, and what the future could look like with most foods and drinks able to be printed in your home.  All of this right here, right now, on the Modern CTO Podcast!  Learn more about Cana and their molecular beverage printer at https://www.cana.com

Today we’re talking to Ahmad Kian, Co-Founder of Apadana and CEO of Apadana Solar Technologies; and we discuss how having a strong local financial partner has been integral to the growth of his business, the present and future of solar technology in the United States, and how we can reverse the harm humans have done to the environment to keep a planet where we can thrive. All of this right here, right now, on the Modern CTO Podcast!  Learn more about Apadana Solar Technologies at https://www.apadanasolartech.com In case you missed it: check out our episode with Brett Cooksey, the CIO of Sunrise Banks (mentioned in this episode)

Today we’re talking to Adam Bahret, an expert reliability engineering consultant, and owner of Apex Ridge Reliability; and we discuss how the CTO is often alone as the bridge between the technology and business sides of an organization, the value of being able to make great infographics, and the importance of getting constant feedback from your team.  All of this right here, right now, on the Modern CTO Podcast!  If you want to to talk to Adam Bahret about creating custom reliability solutions, learn more at http://www.apexridge.com/ Check out Adam Bahret's podcast, The Reliability Leader: https://apexridge.com/podcasts/ In case you missed it, check out the first episode we did with Adam Bahret at https://moderncto.io/adam-bahret/

Today we’re talking to Scott Sellers, Co-Founder and CEO of Azul; and we discuss how there is currently a trillion dollars of market cap being weighed down by cloud costs, different tactics for mitigating cloud costs, and how Azul’s extremely efficient Java runtime can help you reduce the number of instances your company needs to run an application.  All of this right here, right now, on the Modern CTO Podcast!  Learn more about Azul here: https://www.azul.com

Today we’re talking to Ali Fazel, VP of Marketing at GRIN; and we discuss how companies can be leveraging influencer & creator marketing as a channel, why influencer marketing will have more longevity than traditional interruptive advertising, and how to put science and numbers behind working with creators the same way you would with traditional digital marketing channels.  All of this right here, right now, on the Modern CTO Podcast!  Learn more about GRIN here: https://grin.co

Today we’re talking to Jonathan Cobb, Senior Communications Manager at the World Nuclear Association; and we discuss different uses for nuclear science including energy, medicine, and heat, the challenges of getting nuclear energy to compete economically with fossil fuel and renewables, and how we can get the world to net zero emissions in the next 25 years.  All of this right here, right now, on the Modern CTO Podcast!  Learn more about the World Nuclear Association at https://world-nuclear.org

Today we’re talking to Todd Allen, Professor of Nuclear Engineering at University of Michigan; and we discuss the state of nuclear energy in the world today, barriers to investing more in nuclear energy, and what it would take to have a personal nuclear reactor in your home. All of this right here, right now, on the Modern CTO Podcast!  Check out UMich's Fastest Path to Zero Initiative, where Todd and other super bright people are working hard to get the world to net zero carbon emissions.

Today we’re talking to Sri Shivananda, CTO of Paypal. This episode was recorded as a part of the 2022 Virtual ELC Summit; and we discuss skillsets, toolsets, and mindsets in the context of leadership, and how to develop a strong pipeline of leaders in your organization.  All of this right here, right now, on the Modern CTO Podcast!  Learn more about the ELC Summit here! https://sfelc.com

Today we’re talking to Alexander Bard, Philosopher and Author; and we discuss how consumer attention has become society’s new currency, why the moderators of any social network need to be highly qualified and highly paid, and why it’s important to constantly expose yourself to different views and challenge your beliefs. All of this right here, right now, on the Modern CTO Podcast!

Today we have Part 2 of Joel’s conversation with David McCall, Host of the QTS Experience Podcast & VP of Innovation at QTS Data Centers; and we discuss the present and future of AI, and the good and bad possibilities for a society completely run on personal data.    All of this right here, right now, on the Modern CTO Podcast!  Check out the QTS Experience Podcast on YouTube! https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC2Zh-1wE8VHD3X8GLw7ZOUQ

Today we have Part 1 of Joel’s conversation with David McCall, Host of the QTS Experience Podcast & VP of Innovation at QTS Data Centers; and we discuss what it means to have a free and open internet, and how we can think about censorship, guardrails, and risk online.    All of this right here, right now, on the Modern CTO Podcast!  Check out the QTS Experience Podcast on YouTube! https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC2Zh-1wE8VHD3X8GLw7ZOUQ

Today we’re talking to Mark Rees, CTO of Xero; and we discuss what it’s been scaling a fast-growing tech company in New Zealand, how Xero differentiates itself with its culture to attract top talent, and why it’s imperative to keep tight feedback loops with your customers, developers, and leadership. All of this right here, right now, on the Modern CTO Podcast!  Learn more about Xero at https://www.xero.com/

Today we’re talking to Keith Townsend, Principal and Co-Founder of the CTO Advisor, and we discuss how Keith has taken on infrastructure modernization projects so he can experience the pain involved and better teach about it, why it is critical to be mindful of technical debt you are taking on, and how the infrastructure team can best support developers at a company.  All of this right here, right now, on the Modern CTO Podcast!  Learn more about Keith's work with The CTO Advisor at https://thectoadvisor.com

Today we’re talking to Glenn Hopper, CFO at Sandline, and author of Deep Finance; and we discuss how the economy will be affected as robotic process automation becomes more robust, action we can take today to ease the pain of automation taking jobs, and how CFOs can work more collaboratively with CTOs. All of this right here, right now, on the Modern CTO Podcast!  Check out Glenn's book Deep Finance now!

Today we’re talking to Ali Ghafour, Martial artist & Founder of 20/20 Armor and the Toronto CTO Meetup Group; and we discuss how developing strong discipline is key to success, how 20/20 Armor is bringing precision and data analytics to martial arts competitions, and tips for getting the most out of your R&D investments.  All of this right here, right now, on the Modern CTO Podcast!  Check out 20/20 Armor at https://2020armor.com

Today we're talking to Yasir Drabu, Founder of Taazaa; and we discuss challenges of hiring outside of a major tech hub, Taazaa's custom software development, and how Yasir's company has incubated multiple successful startups. All of this right here, right now, on the Modern CTO Podcast! Learn more about Taazaa at https://taazaa.com

Today we’re talking to Jeff Smith, VP and GM of Autonomous & Undersea Systems at Saab; and we discuss how Jeff has built a career in underwater robots, engineering challenges of building machines for use underwater, and Saab’s various unmanned underwater underwater vehicles used in defense, exploration, and more.  All of this right here, right now, on the Modern CTO Podcast!  Check out Saab's undersea systems at https://www.saab.com/products/security/underwater-systems

Today we’re talking to John Sudduth, CIO of the MWRD of Greater Chicago; and we discuss what it’s like running the IT function at the largest water treatment facility in the world, their approach to cybersecurity as attacks on critical infrastructure have become more common, and how working with Rimini Street has freed up John’s IT team to spend more time on IT-related tasks.  All of this right here, right now, on the Modern CTO Podcast!  Learn more about Rimini Street at https://www.riministreet.com Learn more about the MWRD Chicago at https://mwrd.org

Today we’re talking to Amiram Shachar, Founder of Spot.io, and GM of Spot by NetApp; and we discuss how a CEO’s job is always changing, how to transfer culture to new hires, and how to embrace failure as a critical part of success. All of this right here, right now, on the Modern CTO Podcast!  Learn how Spot can automate & optimize your cloud compute usage at https://spot.io

Today we’re talking to Paul Ashe, Founder and President of Securance Consulting; and we discuss why it’s important to invest in training your end users on security to guard against phishing attacks, and why it can be problematic to have a company’s technology function report directly to the finance function.  All of this right here, right now, on the Modern CTO Podcast!  Learn more about Securance Consulting at https://www.securanceconsulting.com

Today we’re talking to Eric Weiss, Executive Coach and Founder of Full Cycle Executive Coaching; and we discuss Eric’s CTO Maturity Model - a guide for where you’re at in your career as a CTO, and how to stay close to your customers to make sure you’re building the right things.  All of this right here, right now, on the Modern CTO Podcast!  Get in touch with Eric and see if you're a good fir for his coaching at https://www.fullcycleproduct.com/coaching

Today we’re talking to Marc Maiffret, CTO of BeyondTrust; and we discuss how Marc’s career in cybersecurity started after getting raided by the FBI, Marc’s co-discovery of the infamous Microsoft vulnerability Code Red, and how the culture of a company has to change fundamentally in order to make meaningful changes to security.  All of this right here, right now, on the Modern CTO Podcast!  Check out BeyondTrust at https://www.beyondtrust.com

Today we’re talking to John Lennox, author of the book 2084: Artificial Intelligence and the Future of Humanity; and we discuss how artificial intelligence is impacting society today and in the future, why it’s extremely important and difficult to define strong ethical lines in the creation of AI, and how John weaves his Christian beliefs into thinking about the future of science & technology. All of this right here, right now, on the Modern CTO Podcast!  Check out John's book, 2084: Artificial Intelligence and the Future of Humanity

Today we’re talking to Martin Ford, futurist and author of the book Rise of the Robots: Technology and the Threat of a Jobless Future; and we discuss the impact automation will have on the labor market in the next 10-20 years, how to think about structuring a society that has far fewer opportunities for employment, how far away we are from creating a fully conscious Artificial Intelligence.  All of this right here, right now, on the Modern CTO Podcast!  Check out Martin Ford's book Rise of the Robots, and check out his Ted Talk!

Today we’re talking to Chris Spargen, Solutions Engineering Manager at Helpsystems; and we discuss how Helpsystems’ Managed File Transfer platform enables organizations to easily and securely transfer files, tips for staying motivated professionally, and how to transfer culture into the remote environment as best as possible. All of this right here, right now, on the Modern CTO Podcast!  To learn more about Helpsystems, check them out at https://www.helpsystems.com/ In case you missed it: check out our episode with Steph Charbonneau, Director of Product Strategy at Helpsystems

Today we’re talking to Tom Taulli, Author of the books Artificial Intelligence Basics and The Robotic Process Automation Handbook; and we discuss what will happen when jobs are automated away at massive scale, and why many advanced professions may not be safe from automation. All of this right here, right now, on the Modern CTO Podcast!  Check out Tom Taulli's books Artificial Intelligence Basics and The Robotic Process Automation Handbook today!

Today we’re talking to Kyle Malady, EVP & President of Global Network & Technology at Verizon; and we discuss Verizon’s rollout of ultra wideband and millimeter wave technology, the R&D labs working on cool tech within Verizon, and what to expect in the future of telecom. All of this right here, right now, on the Modern CTO Podcast!  To learn more about Verizon's technology, check them out at https://verizon5glabs.com

Today we’re talking to Ashwin Rajeeva, Co-Founder & CTO of Acceldata.io; and we discuss how to attract top talent and make their work meaningful, challenges Ashwin is confronting as he 2x and 3x’s his company size, and putting yourself in the shoes of the customer as an engineer.  All of this right here, right now, on the Modern CTO Podcast!  To learn more about Acceldata, check them out at https://www.acceldata.io

Today we’re talking to Adam Bregenzer, CTO of GroupSense; and we discuss what it’s like negotiating with ransomware attackers to minimize the cost, how Groupsense operates as spies to catch bad guys on the darknet, and how businesses need to change the way they think about ransomware attacks. All of this right here, right now, on the Modern CTO Podcast!  To learn more about GroupSense, check them out at https://www.groupsense.io

Today we’re talking to John Vaughn, COO of BusinessOptix; and we discuss how digital twin simulations are being used to simulate and optimize business processes, how GDIT leverages their business process expertise to help clients get the most out of digital twin simulations, and how to attract and retain top talent. All of this right here, right now, on the Modern CTO Podcast!  To learn more about BusinessOptix, check them out at https://www.businessoptix.com In case you missed it: check out our episode with Mike Cole, Civilian CTO of GDIT

Today we’re talking to Dave Mangot, Principal at Mangoteque; and we discuss how to get good at delivering software, how CTOs can step back to let the CEOs decide what problems need solving, and why you might want to re-evaluate the KPIs you use to measure engineering productivity.  All of this right here, right now, on the Modern CTO Podcast!  Check out Dave's consultancy at https://www.mangoteque.com

Today we’re talking to Oren Ellenbogen, VP Engineering at Forter, and Builder and Curator of Software Lead Weekly; and we discuss how to build a sustainable career while balancing a family life and pursuing fulfilling side projects, Oren’s framework for only spending his time on things he’d want to do for the next 40 years, and how to approach leading without leveraging authority. All of this right here, right now, on the Modern CTO Podcast!  Check out Oren's fantastic newsletter, Software Lead Weekly

Today we’re talking to Etienne de Bruin, Founder of the 7CTOs Community, and Co-founder of the Elevate150 Community; and we discuss the impact you can have on the world by working through communities, how to use the ontological method to coach others, and tips for taking care of yourself so you can best serve others.  All of this right here, right now, on the Modern CTO Podcast!  To learn more about Elevate150, check out the community at https://elevate150.com To learn more about 7CTOs, check out the community at https://7ctos.com

Today we’re talking to Tommy McClung, Co-Founder & CEO of Release. And we discuss how Tommy founded Release to solve the huge problem of quickly spinning up environments, why the best entrepreneurs are extremely persistent, and why being vulnerable goes a long way as a leader.  All of this right here, right now, on the Modern CTO Podcast!  To learn more about Release, check them out at https://releasehub.com

Today we’re talking to Achilleas Dorotheou, Head of Human Motion at Parker Hannifin. And we discuss how Achilleas and his team are building exoskeletons that help paralyzed people walk. How they worked with Apex Ridge Reliability to make sure these exoskeletons don’t fail in the field, and the future of the medical exoskeleton industry.  All of this right here, right now, on the Modern CTO Podcast! Learn more about powered exoskeletons at https://www.indego.com/ In case you missed it: check out our episode with Adam Bahret, Owner and Reliability Engineer at Apex Ridge Reliability.

Today we’re talking to John Mediana, Founder & CEO of Executive Brand Growth. And we discuss why marketers ruin everything. How to get started creating a strong personal brand, and what it takes to put out a Gary Vee-level of content for your personal brand.  All of this right here, right now, on the Modern CTO Podcast!  To learn more about growing your personal brand, check out https://www.johnmediana.com

Today we’re talking to Bryan Helmkamp, Founder and CEO of Code Climate. And we discuss how to implement data-driven engineering management with Code Climate. The impact that adopting a data-driven approach has on every level of the engineering organization, and how to think about creating a product that is a tool vs. a product that is a solution.  All of this right here, right now, on the Modern CTO Podcast!  To learn more about CodeClimate, check them out at https://codeclimate.com

Today we’re talking with Lacey Teal, former Relationship Manager at ServiceRocket. And we discuss how she helped bridge the gap between ServiceRocket and the businesses they partner with. How effective communication helps her continue the partnerships, and how to identify whether a problem is software-based or human-based. All of this right here, right now on the Modern CTO Podcast!

Today we’re talking with Alec Zopf, CTO of Wellthapp. And we discuss how Wellthapp builds applications for patients to create healthy habits. How the relationship between Welltheapp and healthcare providers helped the company reach new areas in the medical field, and how they found a way to financially incentivize people to take care of themselves. All of this right here, right now, on the Modern CTO Podcast!

Today we’re talking to Phil Bianco, CTO of Melillo Consulting. And we discuss Melillo’s 4 pillars of IT: Infrastructure, Development, Security, and Data Management. How Melillo helps customers implement HPE Greenlake to the fullest, and tips for evaluating candidates’ culture fit when hiring. All of this right here, right now, on the Modern CTO Podcast!  To learn more about Melillo Consulting, check them out at https://www.melillo.com

Today we're talking to Sami Eltamawy, Co-Founder and former CTO of both Insydo and Brand Ripplr. And we discuss the challenges of growing 2 successful startups at the same time. Right here, right now, on the ModernCTO Podcast!

Today we’re talking to Yaron Lavi, the CTO of Deel. And we discuss how Deel simplifies hiring remote workers internationally. Tips for managing hyperscale, and how to properly align incentives with your employees’ motivations. All of this right here, right now, on the Modern CTO Podcast!  To learn more about Deel, check them out at https://www.letsdeel.com

Today we’re talking to David Turek, CTO of CATALOG. And we discuss David’s journey from running the supercomputing division at IBM to CTO of a startup building DNA computers. Use cases for DNA data storage, search, and computing, and insight into what it looks like in practice to store and manipulate data using chemistry. All of this right here, right now, on the Modern CTO Podcast!  To learn more about CATALOG, check them out at https://www.catalogdna.com

Today we’re talking to Jaya Baloo, the CISO at Avast. And we discuss how Jaya and the Avast team successfully defended a notable cyber attack in her first week on the job. The impact quantum computers will have on encryption, and why it’s important to prioritize time for mentorship.  All of this right here, right now, on the Modern CTO Podcast!  To learn more about Avast, check them out at https://www.avast.com/ In case you missed it: check out our previous episodes with Avast's CTO Michal Pěchouček, and SVP & GM of Identity Charles Walton!

Today we’re talking to Roland Cloutier, the Global Chief Security Officer at Tik Tok. And we discuss what it takes to secure one of the world’s largest entertainment platforms. Why Roland prioritizes hiring mission-driven talent, spanning engineering, security, safety, and privacy, and the various techniques TikTok employs to protect its diverse user base.  All of this right here, right now, on the Modern CTO Podcast!  Check out TikTok at https://www.tiktok.com

Today we’re talking to Rupesh Mithani, SVP at Hexaware. And we discuss how Customer Experience Transformation requires reevaluating every part of the organization. How to plan as a leader when technology is evolving so rapidly, and why it’s important to give your direct reports the freedom to fail in order to build a strong foundation.  All of this right here, right now, on the Modern CTO Podcast! To learn more about Hexaware CXT, check them out at https://hexaware.com/transform-customer-experiences/ In case you missed it: check out our previous episodes with Hexaware: Biju Shoolapani, Global Leader of Digital Core Transformation Arun "Rak" Ramchandran, CVP Global Market Leader Tony Schettino, VP

Today we’re talking to Garrett Everding, the CTO of Rave.io. And we discuss how Rave has created an AI-powered DJ, and how to grow excellent leaders from within your organization.  All of this right here, right now, on the Modern CTO Podcast!  To learn more about Rave, check them out at https://rave.io

Today we’re talking to Nishchay Shah, CTO of Cactus Communications. And we discuss learnings from building several business units from the ground up. The challenges involved with scaling AI to drive revenue, and how to push hard and fail gracefully.   All of this right here, right now, on the Modern CTO Podcast! To learn more about Cactus Communications, check them out at https://cactusglobal.com

Today we’re talking to Dan Temby, SVP Technology at the DAC Group, and President of Proove Intelligence. And we discuss how to use data analytics to illuminate the path forward rather than to just provide support for decisions you’ve already made. Why companies need to put more trust into their data, and how to get buy-in from executives to make more data-driven decisions.  All of this right here, right now, on the Modern CTO Podcast!  To learn more about DAC Group, check them out at https://www.dacgroup.com To learn more about Proove Intelligence, check them out at https://www.prooveintelligence.com

Today we are talking with Joel Wineland, the CTO of Racklive. And we discuss why pre-integrated racks can simplify and accelerate solution deployment in the data center.   To learn more about Racklive, check them out at https://www.racklive.com/

Today we’re talking to Roman Kononov, engineering manager at Uber: right here, right now, on the ModernCTO Podcast!

Today we’re talking to Andrey Kovalenko, Co-Founder and CTO of Voximplant. And we discuss how Voximplant’s communications platform as a service (CPaaS) enables developers to easily build complex communication solutions. How Voximplant has been a serverless solution since before “serverless” was a thing, and why individual contributors should think twice about whether or not they want to move into management.  All of this right here, right now, on the ModernCTO Podcast!  To learn more about Voximplant, check them out at https://voximplant.com

Today we’re talking to Hilda Espinal, CTO of CannonDesign; right here, right now, on the ModernCTO Podcast! To learn more about CannonDesign, check them out at https://www.cannondesign.com

Today we’re talking to Adam Bahret, Owner & Reliability Engineer at Apex Ridge Reliability. And we discuss what it’s like consulting for Boston Dynamics, Boeing, Amazon Robotics, and more. How to see the crazy high ROI of reliability engineering, and why it’s imperative to catch errors in a product early.  All of this right here, right now, on the ModernCTO Podcast!  Learn more about Apex Ridge and Reliability Culture at https://apexridge.com Check out Adam's upcoming Webinar, The Alchemy of Rapidly Transforming New Technology into Must-have Products” on Monday 1/10 at 3:00 EST

Today we’re talking to Colleen Reidelbach, Chief Revenue Officer at Acklen Avenue, and Host of the Build Better Tech Podcast. And we discuss how to keep things fresh when you’ve been in the same job for a while. Learnings from interviewing many tech leaders, and tips for getting started with a podcast. All of this right here, right now, on the ModernCTO Podcast!  Stay tuned after the episode for a preview of the Build Better Tech podcast! Check out the Build Better Tech podcast now!

Today we have a special Behind the Scenes episode, where Joel, Adam, and our producer Jesse reflect on the past year of Modern CTO. We talk about how our community has grown, how we’re starting to build and manage podcasts for other companies, our favorite moments from 2021, and what we’re looking forward to in 2022.  All of this right here, right now, on the ModernCTO Podcast!  If you're interested in joining our tech leadership community Elevate150, learn more at https://elevate150.com If you're interested in having us produce a podcast for your brand, book time to speak with us at https://moderncto.io/dmm/

Today we’re talking to Itiel Shwartz, Co-Founder and CTO at Komodor. And we discuss how Komodor tracks changes across the entire Kubernetes stack. How to surround yourself with people more talented than you, and how to facilitate open and transparent communication in your teams.  All of this right here, right now, on the ModernCTO Podcast!  To learn more about Komodor, check them out at https://komodor.com

Today we’re talking to Charles Walton, the SVP and GM of Identity at Avast. And we discuss how we’re moving toward a future where people have total control of their digital identity. The factors that are driving progress in the identity space, and advice on being patient and having more foresight in your career.  All of this right here, right now, on the ModernCTO Podcast! To learn more about Avast, check them out at https://www.avast.com/ In case you missed it: check out our episode with Avast's CTO Michal Pěchouček

Today we're talking to Matt Joe, former CTO at Avanade. Right here, right now, on the Modern CTO Podcast! Learn more about Avanade at https://www.avanade.com/

Today we’re talking to Michael Gillett, Head of Development at Win Technologies, a proud member of the Betway Group. And we discuss several unconventional use cases for feature management. Why Michael chooses LaunchDarkly for feature management, and tips for having successful 1on1s with your direct reports.  All of this right here, right now, on the ModernCTO Podcast!  Check out Michael's book on feature management here! To learn more about LaunchDarkly, check them out at https://launchdarkly.com In case you missed it: check out our episodes we released with LaunchDarkly's CTO John Kodumal, and LaunchDarkly's CEO Edith Harbaugh!

Today we’re talking to Jonathan Jackson, Co-Founder and CEO of Dimagi. And we discuss how Dimagi built out tech for contact tracing and data processing during the pandemic. How Dimagi has augmented their engineering teams by working with Caktus Group over the years, and tips for approaching each new task with curiosity. All of this right here, right now, on the ModernCTO Podcast! To learn more about Dimagi, chat them out at: https://www.dimagi.com In case you missed it: check out our episode with Colin Copeland, CTO of Caktus Group

Today we’re talking to Mike Cole, Civilian CTO at GDIT. And we discuss how running digital twin simulations on business processes can help you streamline your organization. Why it’s okay to not always be the smartest person in the room, and how having diversity, equality, and equity is a competitive advantage.  All of this right here, right now, on the ModernCTO Podcast!  To learn more about GDIT, check them out at https://www.gdit.com

Today we’re talking to Tony Schettino, VP at Hexaware. And we discuss how Hexaware takes a holistic approach to customer experience, implementing technology at every level. How NLU and NLP AI models have evolved, and tips for being a lifelong learner. All of this right here, right now, on the ModernCTO Podcast!  To learn more about Hexaware, check them out at https://hexaware.com In case you missed it: check out the other 2 episodes we've released with executives at Hexaware: Biju Shoolapani - Global Leader of Digital Core Transformation Arun “Rak” Ramchandran, Vertical BU Head, Global Market Leader & Chief Digital Evangelist

Today we’re talking to Nick Gamble, the VP Solutions at Unqork. And we discuss how Unqork’s no-code platform allows you to build complex applications. How MongoDB makes their platform possible, and why leaders should be driven by the success of their employees. All of this right here, right now, on the ModernCTO Podcast!  To learn more about Unqork, check them out at https://www.unqork.com In case you missed it: check out our episode with Mark Porter, CTO of MongoDB

Today we’re talking to Dale Gonzalez, the Chief Product Officer at Axio. And we discuss how ransomware completely disrupted the cyber insurance industry. How Axio allows you to assign solid dollar amounts to cyber risk at your organization, and why having empathy on your career journey will help you get back up after failures.  All of this right here, right now, on the ModernCTO Podcast!  To learn more about Axio, check them out at https://axio.com In case you missed it: check out the other episodes we've released with executives from Axio: Interview with David White, Axio's Founder and President Interview with Rich Caralli, Cybersecurity Advisor at Axio

Today we’re talking to Dan Schiappa, the Chief Product Officer at Sophos. And we discuss the rise of the ransomware economy, and how we can fight back. Findings from Sophos’s 2022 Threat Report, and why it’s important to find the right balance between threat detection and prevention in your security strategy. All of this right here, right now, on the ModernCTO Podcast!  To learn more about Sophos, check them out at https://www.sophos.com/

Today we’re talking to Meetesh Karia, CTO and CDO at The Zebra. And we discuss the benefits and practicality of having a full-blown data function in an organization. How Meetesh has utilized Andela to build internationally distributed engineering teams, and why it’s important to create a culture where nobody gets in trouble for an honest mistake.  All of this right here, right now, on the ModernCTO Podcast!  To learn more about The Zebra, check them out at https://www.thezebra.com To learn more about Andela, check them out at https://andela.com/ Check out Meetesh's podcast, Tesh on Tap!

Today we’re talking to Rich Caralli, the Cybersecurity Advisor at Axio. And we discuss how risk quantification is the missing link between business decision makers and cybersecurity professionals. Recognizing that cybersecurity and business resilience are two sides of the same coin, and why companies need to get back to basics with their security practices. All of this right here, right now, on the ModernCTO Podcast!  To learn more about Axio, check them out at https://axio.com In case you missed it: check out our episode with David White, Axio's Founder and President

Today we’re talking to Setrag Khoshafian, the author of the book, How to Alleviate Digital Transformation Debt: Post-COVID-19. And we discuss why pursuit of technology must always be goal-focused. What the decentralized Web 3.0 world will look like, and why Setrag believes every organization should be flattening its hierarchy.  All of this right here, right now, on the ModernCTO Podcast!  Check out Setrag's book, How To Alleviate Digital Transformation Debt: Post-COVID-19, now!

Today we’re talking to Amit Sinha, the CTO and President of R&D, Operations, & Customer Service of Zscaler. And we discuss why security should follow users wherever they go. How 5G technology is pushing data and security to the edge, and the 3 P’s of attracting top talent: People, Purpose, and Pay. All of this right here, right now, on the ModernCTO Podcast!  To learn more about Zscaler, check them out at https://www.zscaler.com

Today we’re talking to Ed Walton, the CEO of StepCG. And we discuss how StepCG and Cradlepoint are utilizing private cellular networks to provide internet access to underserved communities. Interesting use cases where private cellular networks are improving user experience, and how to encourage your employees to get out of their comfort zones and try new things. All of this right here, right now, on the ModernCTO Podcast!  To learn more about StepCG, check them out at https://www.stepcg.com. In case you missed it: check out our episodes with Cradlepoint's VP of Product & Solution Marketing Donna Johnson, and Cradlepoint's SVP of Corporate Development Manish Tiwari.

Today we’re talking to Mark Herschberg, an MIT Instructor, Fractional CTO, and the author of the book, The Career Toolkit. And we discuss how to ask the right questions to generate the most value in your role. The value of peer learning groups for leadership development, and how to train recruiters on what to look for when hiring technical roles.  All of this right here, right now, on the ModernCTO Podcast!  Check out Mark's book at https://www.thecareertoolkitbook.com

Today we’re talking to Mohit Saxena, the Co-Founder and CTO of InMobi. And we discuss how InMobi has continuously evolved with the times since its founding. How to encourage your employees to think big and come out of their shell, and why it’s important to celebrate failures as well as the victories.  All of this right here, right now, on the ModernCTO Podcast!  To learn more about InMobi, check them out at https://www.inmobi.com

Today we’re talking to Rashmi Kumar, the CIO of HPE. And we discuss the different challenges presented by leading teams vs. leading teams of teams. Why it’s important for technologists to be business outcome focused, and how Rashmi trains her leaders to go far rather than go fast.  All of this right here, right now, on the ModernCTO Podcast!  To learn more about HPE, check them out at https://www.hpe.com/

Today we’re talking to Kevin McGrath, the CTO at Spot. And we discuss how Spot saves their clients 80-90% on their cloud compute bills. The concept of data gravity and how to conquer it, and how to design career paths that include growth without necessarily moving into management.  All of this right here, right now, on the ModernCTO Podcast!  To learn more about Spot, check them out at https://spot.io

Today we’re talking to Tony Davis, the Chief Strategic Advisor on AIOps at Broadcom. And we discuss how the real value of AIOps is the observations on how IT is impacting your customers. The 6 critical inputs to analyze what part of the stack is most impacting customer experience, and why technical leaders have to be motivated by growing the people they manage.  All of this right here, right now, on the ModernCTO Podcast!  To learn more about Broadcom AIOps, check them out at https://www.broadcom.com/solutions/enterprise-software/aiops In case you missed it: check out our episode with John Balsavage, Founder and President of A&I Solutions.

Today we’re talking to Matt Johnson, the Developer Advocate Lead at Bridgecrew. And we discuss the challenges of providing a secure cloud experience for every use case. Lessons learned from working in both startups and large enterprises, and how maintaining company culture requires effort from everyone that’s a part of it. All of this right here, right now, on the ModernCTO Podcast! To learn more about Bridgecrew, check them out at https://bridgecrew.io In case you missed it: check out our episode with Barak Schoster, Co-Founder and CTO of Bridgecrew

Today we’re talking to Simen Skogsrud, the CTO of Sanity.io. And we discuss how having a powerful content management system enables developers to think creatively. How the right partners can help customers realize the full value of a product, and lessons learned from being a career entrepreneur.  All of this right here, right now, on the ModernCTO Podcast! To learn more about Sanity, check them out at https://www.sanity.io In case you missed it: check out our episode with Formidable's CTO Ryan Roemer

Today we’re talking to Tanya Blinova, the VP Engineering at AppNeta. And we discuss why companies of all sizes can benefit from network monitoring. What makes a great VP of Engineering, and tips for conducting interviews when hiring for the first time.  All of this right here, right now, on the ModernCTO Podcast!  To learn more about AppNeta, check them out at https://www.appneta.com In case you missed it: check out our episode with Mike Hustler, the CTO of AppNeta

Today we’re talking to Kipp Jones, the Chief Technology Evangelist at Skyhook. And we discuss the technical challenges of combining different types of location technology to achieve accurate location solutions for any use case. How critical location technology can be in emergency situations, and what individual contributors should expect when they step into management for the first time. All of this right here, right now, on the ModernCTO Podcast!  To learn more about Skyhook's awesome location tech, check out their Precision Location Solution Sheet!

Today we’re talking to Edward Kmett, the Head of Software Engineering at Groq. And we discuss how Edward came to be one of the most prominent members of the Haskell community. How Groq’s chips are able to provide incredible processing capabilities for AI models, and how Category Theory gives us a different way to think about mathematics.  All of this right here, right now, on the ModernCTO Podcast!  To learn more about Groq, check them out at https://groq.com In case you missed it: check out our episode with Groq's Founder and CEO Jonathan Ross

Today we’re talking to John Bell, the Co-Founder of Base2 Data Analytics (recently rebranded to DataMovement.cloud). And we discuss how having a great culture at your company can influence partnerships with other organizations. How Base2 is working with Helpsystems to provide an unprecedented level of control over your data, and the evolution of how businesses have used data since the early 2000s. All of this right here, right now, on the ModernCTO Podcast!  To learn more about Base2 Data Analytics, check them out at https://datamovement.cloud To learn more about Helpsystems, check them out at https://www.helpsystems.com

Aaron Suzuki returns! Today we’re talking to Aaron Suzuki, the Founder and CEO of SmartDeploy. And we discuss how companies have to provide the right compensation and mission in order to attract top talent. How old tools are getting replaced by better, simpler tech in every industry, and Joel makes a special promise: the first listener to try SmartDeploy and integrate it in their work flow has an open invitation to come on the podcast! All of this right here, right now, on the ModernCTO Podcast! To learn more about SmartDeploy, check them out at smartdeploy.com/ModernCTO

Today we’re talking to Wes Hackett and Paul Schaeflein, the CTO and the Technical Architect of Addin365. And we discuss why providing clear career roadmaps and being radically transparent are key for retaining top talent. How Addin365 helps businesses get the most out of the Microsoft Suite, and how difficult and rewarding it is to be confronted with new challenges every day.  All of this right here, right now, on the ModernCTO Podcast!  To learn more about Addin365, check them out at https://www.addin365.com

Today we’re talking to Arun “Rak” Ramchandran, the CVP Global Market Leader at Hexaware. And we discuss Rak’s hiring strategy and Hexaware’s program for training talented leaders. Why and how we need to be building explainability into AI, and how to establish yourself as a leader when entering a new organization. All of this right here, right now, on the ModernCTO Podcast!  To learn more about Hexaware, check them out at https://hexaware.com

Today we’re talking to Jay Mehra, the Co-founder and CTO at Odessa. And we discuss what it was like starting the company out of a dorm room in the late 90s. How to avoid building monolithic tech and stay nimble long-term, and why it’s important for entrepreneurs to think first about increasing revenue rather than cutting costs.  All of this right here, right now, on the ModernCTO Podcast!  To learn more about Odessa, check them out at https://www.odessainc.com

Today we’re talking to Corey Bertram, the CTO at Rokt. And we discuss how he helped create what is now a small industry around chaos engineering. How Rokt is integrating personalized recommendations into transactions, and how to create a space where people feel comfortable admitting they don’t know something.  All of this right here, right now, on the ModernCTO Podcast!  To learn more about Rokt, check them out at https://rokt.com

Today we’re talking to Manish Tiwari, the Senior Vice President at Cradlepoint. And we discuss the benefits of establishing a private cellular network for enterprise network connections. Why it’s important to accept the fluidity of culture at a company, and how to establish yourself as a leader when joining a new organization. All of this right here, right now, on the ModernCTO Podcast!  To learn more about Cradlepoint, check them out at https://cradlepoint.com

Today we’re talking to Bhawna Singh, the SVP of Engineering at Auth0. And we discuss how to create a culture of sharing information openly at a company. How Auth0 simplifies implementing frictionless and secure user authentication, and why “move fast and break things” isn’t always the best strategy. All of this right here, right now, on the ModernCTO Podcast!  To learn more about Auth0, check them out at https://auth0.com

Today we’re talking to John Balsavage, the Founder and President at A&I Solutions. And we discuss how network performance monitoring is critical in today’s online-first environment. Why it’s important to celebrate the victories with your team, and how no form of marketing can come close to word of mouth referrals.  All of this right here, right now, on the ModernCTO Podcast!  To learn more about A&I Solutions, check them out at https://www.anisolutions.com

Today we’re talking to Jim Walsh, the CIO of Right Networks. And we discuss how to make sure your security strategy is always evolving and up to date. How Jim’s company has utilized ITProTV to upskill their workforce, and what digital transformation looks like for accounting functions All of this right here, right now, on the ModernCTO Podcast!  To learn more about Right Networks, check them out at https://www.rightnetworks.com To learn more about ITProTV, check them out at https://www.itpro.tv

Today we’re talking to David Williams, the VP of Product Strategy at Quali. And we discuss what it looks like to have strategy as a business function. How Quali is able to automate your tech infrastructure, and why it’s beneficial to trust your teams with a higher degree of autonomy and accountability. All of this right here, right now, on the ModernCTO Podcast! To learn more about Quali, check them out at https://www.quali.com

Today we’re talking to Stephen Fisher, the COO at Allstream. And we discuss interesting use cases enabled by fiber optic technology. What it means to be big enough to deliver and small enough to care, and how to bring up leaders at every level of an organization.  All of this right here, right now, on the ModernCTO Podcast!  To learn more about Allstream, check them out at https://allstream.com!

Today we’re talking to Gerald Kane, Professor at Boston College, and the Co-Author of “The Transformation Myth.” And we discuss how digital transformation is a never-ending journey, not a destination. How handling extreme disruption has changed the workplace, and what the future of hybrid workplaces could look like. All of this right here, right now, on the ModernCTO Podcast! Check out the new book, "The Transformation Myth"! https://mitpress.mit.edu/books/transformation-myth

Today we’re talking to Matt Spitz, the Head of Engineering at Vanta. And we discuss the benefits of having continuous security monitoring. Why it’s important to think about security before you have to get compliance, and why trying to make a product perfect is often worse than releasing and iterating.  All of this right here, right now, on the ModernCTO Podcast! To learn more about Vanta, check them out at https://www.vanta.com

Today we’re talking to Gal Shaul, the Co-Founder and CTO at Augury. And we discuss how Augury’s machine health AI is able to prevent 80% of unexpected downtime. How COVID has accelerated years of innovation down to a matter of months, and how to make space for different ways of thinking to get the best ideas possible out of your team. All of this right here, right now, on the ModernCTO Podcast!  To learn more about Augury, check them out at https://www.augury.com

Today we’re talking to Trevor Hinesley, the Co-Founder and CTO at Soundstripe. And we discuss his journey from touring musician to CTO. How Soundstripe enables musicians to make a steady income creating music, and how to know when to trust your gut for big decisions.  All of this right here, right now, on the ModernCTO Podcast!  To learn more about Soundstripe, check them out at https://www.soundstripe.com

Today we’re talking to Scott Lynn, the Founder and CEO at Masterworks.io. And we discuss how Masterworks is democratizing access to fine art as an investable asset. The challenges involved with offering fractional shares of atwork, and how to change your focus between scaling and productivity during different stages of a business’s life cycle. All of this right here, right now, on the ModernCTO Podcast!  To learn more about Masterworks, check them out at https://www.masterworks.io

Today we’re talking to Donna Johnson, VP of Product and Solution Marketing at Cradlepoint. And we discuss how cradlepoint provides reliable enterprise network connectivity over cellular. The importance of constantly reevaluating your goals, and why it’s important to be comfortable trying new things and making mistakes.  All of this right here, right now, on the ModernCTO Podcast! To learn more about Cradlepoint, check them out at https://cradlepoint.com

Today we’re talking to Cory Munchbach, the COO at BlueConic. And we discuss the consequences for the advertising industry of killing 3rd party cookies. How IT and Marketing can work better together, and how to foster a culture of empathy within your organization. All of this right here, right now, on the ModernCTO Podcast!  To learn more about BlueConic, check them out at https://www.blueconic.com

Today we’re talking to Manish Gupta, EVP of Engineering at Coinbase. And we discuss Coinbase’s mission to increase economic freedom in the world. Building the infrastructure to support future innovation in crypto, and exciting future use cases for blockchain.  All of this right here, right now, on the ModernCTO Podcast! To learn more about Coinbase, check them out at https://www.coinbase.com

Today we’re talking to Hunter Jensen, the CTO at Permission.io. And we discuss how Permission is helping users get paid for the data they give up to advertisers. How partnering with Auth0 has allowed Permission to provide a secure and frictionless experience for their users, and what it takes to create, distribute, and protect a new cryptocurrency. All of this right here, right now, on the ModernCTO Podcast! To learn more about Permission, check them out at https://permission.io To learn more about Auth0, check them out at https://auth0.com

Today we’re talking to David White, the Founder and President of Axio. And we discuss how David found his way into shaping many of today’s cybersecurity best practices. How the digital threat landscape is evolving today, and the importance of constantly reassessing your security strategy for the future. All of this right here, right now, on the ModernCTO Podcast!  To learn more about Axio, check them out at https://axio.com

Today we have Brad Sousa, CTO of AVI Systems, hosting Howard Boville, the Head of IBM Hybrid Cloud. And they discuss how to propagate your vision throughout an organization. IBM’s recent innovations in hybrid cloud, and why it’s important to find engineers that not only have the right talent, but also the right attitude for the job. All of this right here, right now, on the ModernCTO Podcast!  To learn more about IBM Hybrid Cloud, check them out at https://www.ibm.com/cloud/hybrid To learn more about AVI Systems, check them out at https://www.avisystems.com

Today we’re talking to Mark Porter, the CTO of MongoDB. And we discuss MongoDB’s fresh take on making databases faster, more efficient, and easier to use. The importance of always being a student of life, and how to make space for open and honest conversations with your employees as a manager.  All of this right here, right now, on the ModernCTO Podcast! To learn more about MongoDB, check them out at https://www.mongodb.com/

Today we’re talking to Bryan Jones, CTO  at The Office Of Experience. And we discuss the technology that’s behind their premiere digital design agency. Benefits of having a flat organizational hierarchy, and the importance of surrounding yourself with people smarter than you. All of this right here, right now, on the ModernCTO Podcast! To learn more about The Office of Experience, check them out at https://officeofexperience.com/

Today we have another special guest host episode, with Derek Knudsen, former CTO of Alteryx, hosting Michal Pěchouček, the CTO of Avast. And they discuss how Avast is combatting adversarial AI used by hackers with AI for security that can scale. Michal’s goal of decreasing the cost of online freedom for all, and why it’s important to keep users invested in their cybersecurity health. All of this right here, right now, on the ModernCTO Podcast!  To learn more about Avast, check them out at https://www.avast.com/

Today we’re talking to Rajan Annadurai, the CTO at Deserve. And we discuss the advantages of having a modern cloud based infrastructure for credit cards. Innovative credit card reward programs enabled by Deserve’s technology, and how cryptocurrencies are set to completely change the way the financial system works. All of this right here, right now, on the ModernCTO Podcast!  To learn more about Deserve, check them out at https://deservecards.com

Today we’re talking to Patrick Mulvehill, the EVP of Operations at Calero-MDSL. And we discuss how Calero-MDSL simplifies technology expense management for enterprises. Tips for getting to know the culture of a company before getting hired, and how to provide a vision and unified strategy to get everyone on your team moving in the right direction. All of this right here, right now, on the ModernCTO Podcast! To learn more about Calero-MDSL, check them out at https://www.caleromdsl.com

Today we’re talking to Kyle McKenna, the Manager of Enterprise Technology at Cars.com. And we discuss what it’s been like for Kyle building the IT department from the ground up. How he’s utilized JumpCloud to manage the ever-growing amount of laptops and desktops at the organization, and the value of adding a personal touch to online communications. All of this right here, right now, on the ModernCTO Podcast! To learn more about Cars.com, check them out at Cars.com! To learn more about JumpCloud, check them out at JumpCloud.com!

Today we’re talking to Kevin Kane, the CEO at Dassian. And we discuss how modern organizations are redefining change management. Dassian’s systems integration tooling, and the power of reflecting on and learning from your career path and life choices.  All of this right here, right now, on the ModernCTO Podcast! To learn more about Dassian, check them out at https://www.dassian.com

Today we’re talking to Tim Urban, the Co-Founder and writer at WaitButWhy. And we discuss how to tackle writing about huge topics like the Fermi Paradox. What it’s been like for Tim working with Elon Musk to write about Tesla, SpaceX and Neuralink, and imagining what the future may hold for humanity. All of this right here, right now, on the ModernCTO Podcast! To learn more and check out Tim's writing, go to https://waitbutwhy.com

Today we’re talking to Edith Harbaugh, the Co-Founder and CEO at LaunchDarkly. And we discuss how utilizing feature flags enables developers to deploy more often and with less stress. How LaunchDarkly can drop the mean time to remediate bugs down to seconds, and how to establish a culture of autonomy. All of this right here, right now, on the ModernCTO Podcast! To learn more about LaunchDarkly, check them out at https://launchdarkly.com

Today we’re talking to Rohan Amin, the CIO of Chase at JP Morgan Chase. And we discuss the cool tech behind running the largest bank in the United States. How Chase has been hiring a diverse set of engineers from coding bootcamps rather than traditional four-year degrees, and JP Morgan Chase’s strategy for keeping all 12,000+ employees on the same page.  All of this right here, right now, on the ModernCTO Podcast! To learn more about JP Morgan Chase, check them out at https://www.jpmorganchase.com

Today we’re talking to Dr. Selva Selvaratnam, CEO at OpSec Security. And we discuss how OpSec is able to leverage massive amounts of data to protect brands from bad actors. Benefits of being vertically integrated, and encouraging an open culture of communication.  All of this right here, right now, on the ModernCTO Podcast! To learn more about OpSec Security, check them out at https://www.opsecsecurity.com

Today we’re talking to Derek Roberti, the VP of Technology at Cognigy. And we discuss Cognigy’s advanced conversational automation. The future of Natural Language Understanding AI, and how to motivate your team with what they’re passionate about.  All of this right here, right now, on the ModernCTO Podcast! To learn more about Cognigy, check them out at https://www.cognigy.com

Today we’re talking to Steven Davis, the VP of Engineering at Innodata. And we discuss how Innodata enables data scientists to spend more time on data analysis rather than data extraction. Avoiding bias and echo chambers in AI, and tips for meeting the needs of a diverse team as a manager.  All of this right here, right now, on the ModernCTO Podcast! To learn more about Innodata, check them out at https://innodata.com

Today we’re talking to Mike Hustler, the CTO of AppNeta. And we discuss how to create a culture of trust, performance, and transparency. AppNeta’s advanced network monitoring solutions, and how AppNeta has been able to give employees every other Friday off with no loss in productivity. All of this right here, right now, on the ModernCTO Podcast! To learn more about AppNeta, you can check them out at https://www.appneta.com

Today we’re talking to Biju Shoolapani, the Global Leader of Digital Core Transformation at Hexaware. And we discuss the process of Optimization, Modernization, and Transformation of a business. Building empathy in engineers by having them think like consultants, and the importance of leading with example as a leader. All of this, right here, right now, on the Modern CTO Podcast! To learn more about Hexaware, you can check them out at https://hexaware.com

Today we’re talking to Shiven Ramji, the Chief Product Officer at Auth0. And we discuss tips for taking your career to a new industry. How Auth0 keeps their engineers close to the customers, and the obstacles we will need to overcome to reach a passwordless future.  All of this right here, right now, on the ModernCTO Podcast! To learn more about Auth0, you can check them out at https://auth0.com

Today we’re talking to Eric Newcomer, the CTO at WSO2. And we discuss how to get comfortable being uncomfortable. How WSO2’s Choreo platform makes cloud integration easy, and the history of the cloud from invention to today. All of this right here, right now, on the Modern CTO Podcast! To learn more about WSO2, check them out at https://wso2.com

Today we have Mike Anderson, Founder/CTO of Tealium and past podcast guest, hosting Andre Fuetsch, the CTO of AT&T and President of AT&T Labs. And they discuss the future of wireless network technology, how we are moving towards a world where everything with a power source will have connectivity, and the benefits of being a patent-minded technologist.  All of this right here, right now, on the ModernCTO Podcast! Check out AT&T's recent innovations at https://about.att.com/sites/labs_research Check out Mike's company Tealium at https://tealium.com