
Modern CTO
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Ep 290#290 Shawn Livermore - Author of "Average Joe"
Today we are talking to Shawn Livermore, the Author of Average Joe. And we discuss the 6 claims of a tech genius. The highly valuable slow create process that allows the average technologist to create at the same level of tech giants, and the coveted but unreliable flow state. All of this, right here, right now on the Modern CTO Podcast!

Ep 289#289 Ori Rafael - CEO & Co-Founder at Upsolver
Today we are talking to Ori, the CEO & Co-Founder at Upsolver. And we discuss coaching your teams through failure, how Upsolvers technology makes use of Data Lake houses to simplify Big Data Projects, and how to approach hiring while scaling rapidly. All of this, right here, right now, on the Modern CTO Podcast!
Ep 288#288 Brian Singer - CTO at Datalink Software
Today we are talking to Brian Singer, the CTO at Datalink Software. And we discuss having the patience to bring people along with your vision, how to overcome the resistance to change and Asking the 5 Whys to get to the root cause of a problem. All of this, right here, right now, on the Modern CTO Podcast!

Ep 287#287 Jon Murchison - Founder & CEO at Blackpoint
Today we are talking to Jon, the Founder at Blackpoint. And we discuss their nation-state grade cyber security ecosystem, the art of the go to market plan, and a checklist for CTOs thinking about cyber security. All of this, right here, right now on the Modern CTO Podcast!

Ep 286#286 Ron Suber - Board Member at Yieldstreet
Today we are talking to Ron, a board member at Yieldstreet. And we discuss how Yieldstreet is democratizing investments by making them more accessible, the concept of the Uncertainty Quotient, and what the future will look like with more decentralized currencies. All of this, right here, right now on the Modern CTO Podcast!

#285 Gou Rao - CTO at Portworx
Today we are talking to Gou, the CTO at Portworx. And we discuss why experts in a field are susceptible to developing tunnel vision, the impact leading by example has on culture, and how to get your team to view problems through the eyes of an entrepreneur. All of this, right here, right now on the Modern CTO Podcast!

Ep 284#284 Erwin Paes - CTO at Optessa
Today we are talking to Erwin, the CTO at Optessa. And we discuss the intricacies of planning and scheduling in manufacturing, how Optessa’s greatest strength is their people, and the near future of automated car manufacturing facilities.

#283 David McCall - VP of Innovation at QTS Data Centers
Today we are talking to David, the VP of Innovation at QTS Data Centers. And we discuss the balance between privacy, security and convenience, new innovation in the area of data storage, and the challenges of extending culture in a remote work environment.

Ep 282#282 John Remar - EVP and Referee at BattleBots
Today we are talking to John Remar, the Executive Vice President and Referee at BattleBots. And we discuss how BattleBots has grown from humble beginnings to television sensation, the impact BattleBots has on introducing technology to the next generation and the future of robotics. All of this, right here, right now on the Modern CTO Podcast!

#281 Sean McMurray - CTO at Businessolver
Today we are talking to Sean, the CTO at Businessolver. And we discuss what it means to be strongly customer driven, the importance of building personal relationships, and how to enable your teams to take ownership and solve problems. All of this, right here, right now, on the modern CTO Podcast!

#280 Aryé Elfenbein - Co-Founder at Wildtype
Hello my friends, today we are talking to Aryé elfenbein, the Co-Founder of Wildtype. And we discuss the process and technology needed to grow real meat from salmon cells, the emergence of cellular agriculture and how technology is shaping the future of food. All of this right here, right now, on the Modern CTO Podcast!

Ep 279#279 Daniel "Spoons" Spoonhower - CTO at Lightstep
Today we are talking to Daniel "Spoons" Spoonhower the CTO at Lightstep. And we discuss taking an outcome driven approach to time management, how to set the foundation for building successful teams, and what managing change looks like when raising the next generation of leaders. All of this, right here, right now on the Modern CTO Podcast!

#278 Michael Gruen - VP of Engineering at Cybrary
Today we are talking to Michael Gruen, the VP of Engineering at Cybrary. And we discuss building an engineering team from the ground up, how communication through Slack can lead to misunderstandings, and the personal side of the people you work with. All of this, right here, right now on the Modern CTO Podcast!

Ep 277#277 Steve Szaronos - Co-Founder at Bespoke Post
Today we are talking to Steve, the Co-Founder of Bespoke Post. And we discuss their journey from startup accelerator to a successful subscription service, overcoming technological challenges as an organization scales and how to process feedback and advice while moving the business forward. All of this, right here, right now on the Modern CTO Podcast!

#276 David Reger - CEO at Neura Robotics
Today we are talking to David Reger, the CEO at Neura Robotics. And we discuss his vision of using robots to make the world a better place, how this will be achieved using their advanced collaborative robots, and why having love and passion for your mission will allow you to achieve anything you set out to do. All of this, right here, right now, on the Modern CTO Podcast!

Ep 275#275 Rob Thomas - SVP of Software at IBM
Today we are talking to Rob Thomas, the SVP of Software at IBM. And we discuss 3 magical skills that everyone should focus on, how to manage fear when leading teams, and why you will fail as a leader if you believe you have to do everything yourself. All of this, right here, right now, on the Modern CTO Podcast.

Ep 274#274 John Arrow - CEO at Mutual Mobile
Today we are talking to John, the CEO at Mutual Mobile. And we discuss the opportunity for a new round of firsts not seen since the release of the iPhone in 2007, paring new technology with business outcomes, and how most business decisions come down to minimizing pain or maximizing happiness. All of this, right here, right now on the Modern CTO Podcast!

Ep 273#273 Brad Schick - CEO at Skytap
Today we are talking to Brad, the CEO at Skytap. And we discuss how Skytap is helping companies transition to the cloud without rewriting their existing code base, why the ability to learn quickly and adjust will help advance your career, and what the future looks like for organizations using a multi-cloud approach. All of this, right here, right now, on the Modern CTO Podcast!

Ep 272#272 David Turek - CTO at CATALOG
Today we are talking to David, the CTO at CATALOG. And we discuss the incredible innovation of DNA Storage and Computing, how to encode, decode and search DNA based data and the impact advertising single figures of merit like “gigahertz” and “core’s” has on the market. All of this, right here, right now, on the Modern CTO Podcast!

Ep 271#271 Derek Cwik - Director of Integrations at Americaneagle.com
Today we are talking to Derek, the Director of Integrations at Americaneagle.com. And we discuss how powerful marketing can cause people to pick the wrong solution to their problem, the ideal relationship between an eCommerce platform and the sales team, and how communication is key in life and in business.

Ep 270#270 Alex Yurkowski - CTO & Co-Founder at ClickUp
Today we are talking to Alex, the CTO & Co-Founder at ClickUp. And we discuss the lessons learned from hiring early on in a start-up, ClickUp’s goal to be the one place to get work done, and why values and culture items can change as the company goes through different phases. All of this, right here, right now , on the Modern CTO Podcast!

Ep 269#269 Yogesh Mulwani - VP of Technology at Backbase
Today we are talking to Yogesh Mulwani, the VP of Technology at Backbase. And we discuss how recent events have accelerated the need for digital transformation, keeping things fun and interesting for your employees in a remote environment, and how to use failure to your advantage when innovating at a rapid pace. All of this, right here, right now on the Modern CTO Podcast!

Ep 268#268 Benjamin Liebald - CTO at Branch
Today we are talking to Ben Liebald, the CTO at Branch. And we discuss how Branch is delivering financial services to the mobile generation in emerging markets, the story behind the time that Ben won a Technology Emmy, and overcoming the challenges of booting up distributed engineering teams when the world is shut down. All of this, right here, right now on the Modern CTO Podcast!
#267 Cosmin Nicolescu - CTO at Brex
Today we are talking to Cosmin Nicolescu, the CTO at Brex. And we discuss his biggest takeaways from scaling multiple engineering teams, how they are applying the scientific method to building products, and finding the right north star metrics for your team. All of this, right here, right now on the Modern CTO Podcast!
#266 Behind The Scenes Episode 2020
Hello my friends! We have a special behind the scenes episode to share with you today. Listen in as I interview our producers Jake & Adam and we talk about all the behind the scenes happenings at Modern CTO to wrap up 2020!

Ep 265#265 Laurent Bride - CTO at Talend
Today we are talking to Laurent, the CTO at Talend. And we discuss using a customer advisory board to test out new products, mentoring your direct reports with objectives and key results, and the three steps to think about when innovating on new products. All of this, right here, right now on the Modern CTO Podcast!

Ep 264IBM'S IT Modernization with Fletcher Previn, CIO at IBM
Today we are talking to Fletcher Previn, the CIO at IBM. And we discuss how to progress your career, what IT modernization looks like in the government sector, and how to balance the long term effects of remote work. All of this, right here, right now, on the Modern CTO Podcast!

Ep 263#263 Tom Markusic - Founder & CEO at Firefly Aerospace
Today we are talking to Tom, the CTO and Founder of Firefly Aerospace. And we discuss the journey leading to their upcoming rocket launch, why you must be a fan of doing difficult things to be a successful entrepreneur, and what we can expect the future of space travel to look like. All of this, right here, right now on the Modern CTO Podcast!

#262 Tapan Patel - CTO at Trextel
Today we are talking to Tapan Patel, the CTO at Trextel. And we discuss Trextel's mission to make networks more efficient, Starlink’s early release and using micro pitches to move projects forward. All of this, right here, right now, on the Modern CTO Podcast!

#261 Ron Teeter - VP of Engineering at Jobvite
Today we are talking to Ron Teeter, the VP of Engineering at Jobvite. And we discuss the importance of building a network before you need it, making the transition from doing things to motivating others and at what point an organization should think about hiring a chief architect. All of this, right here, right now on the Modern CTO Podcast!

Ep 260#260 Dan Zelem - Founder at Zelco Technology Advisors
Today we are talking to Dan Zelem, the founder at Zelco Technology Advisors. And we discuss promoting the company’s vision in service of the customer, putting your people in a position to succeed, and focusing on the outcome to drive the business forward. All of this, right here, right now, on the Modern CTO Podcast!

Ep 259#259 Brian Walsh - CEO at CodeScience
Today we are talking to Brian, the CEO at Codescience. And we discuss how being an entrepreneur starts with the belief that you can make a difference in the world, what they’ve learned by launching their 4th annual “State of AppExchange Partners Report” and how constraints breed creativity. All of this, right here, right now, on the Modern CTO Podcast!

Ep 258#258 Joel Hartman - CIO at University of Central Florida
Today we are talking to Joel Hartman, the CIO at the University of Central Florida, and we discuss the multiple dimensions of relationships, advice for how to structure your 1 on 1’s and maximizing your available resources to make informed decisions. All of this, right here, right now on the Modern CTO Podcast!

Ep 257#257 Sree Mallikarjun - VP & Head of Data Science at Reorg
Today we are talking to Sree, the VP & Head of Data Science at Reorg. And we discuss how Reorg has used Data Science to become a global provider of financial intelligence, the opportunities AI presents to create new employment, and What to look for when building your own data science team from scratch. All of this, right here, right now, on the Modern CTO Podcast!

Ep 256#256 Hrishi Dixit - CTO at Yieldstreet
Today we are talking to Hrishi Dixit, the CTO at Yieldstreet. And we discuss their mission to democratize access to financial investments, thoughts on building architecture for a future that isn't clear yet, and how to pull yourself out of the weeds as a CTO when experiencing massive growth. All of this, right here, right now, on the Modern CTO Podcast!

Ep 255#255 Gastón Miliano - CTO at Genexus
Today we are talking to Gastón, the CTO at Genexus. And we discuss how Genexus is combining low code and AI to change the way applications are built, how Uruguay has become a thriving tech hub, and why working together is the best way to build trust over the long term. All of this, right here, right now, on the Modern CTO Podcast!

Ep 254#254 Ryan Graciano - CTO at Credit Karma
Today we are talking to Ryan, the Co-Founder and CTO at Credit Karma. And we discuss the toughest lessons learned after going through a hyper growth faze, their mission to make financial progress possible for everybody, and what to keep an eye out for as you scale values in your organization. All of this, right here, right now, on the Modern CTO Podcast!

Ep 253#253 Hendrik Susemihl - CTO at Han's Robot
Today we are talking to Hendrik Susemihl, the CTO at Han’s Robot. And we discuss their mind blowing innovation in the world of robotics, what Cobots are and how they are working with humans, and why it was so important for Han’s Robot to build open technology. All of this, right here, right now, on the modern CTO Podcast!

#252 Ram Prayaga - CTO at mPulse Mobile
Today we are talking to Ram Prayaga the CTO at mPulse Mobile. And we discuss the innovations they are making in conversational AI, why security should be deeply embedded in your culture, and how they scaled from 3 million to 300 million conversations a year. All of this, right here, right now, on the Modern CTO Podcast!

#251 Anthony Caiafa - CTO at SS&C Technologies
Today we are talking to Anthony, the CTO at SS&C. And we discuss the value of deep experience for technology leaders, takeaways from leading teams from 3 to 3000 people, and the importance of staying humble as you progress in your career. All of this, right here, right now, on the Modern CTO Podcast!

Ep 250#250 Greg Larson - SVP of Technology at Divvy
Today we are talking to Greg Larson, the SVP of Engineering at Divvy. And we discuss how Divvy exposes their engineers to other parts of the business through empathy hour, thoughts on inspiration and self care, and the impact of definitions when creating team alignment. All of this right here, right now, on the Modern CTO Podcast

#249 Yoav Kutner - CEO at Oro, Inc.
Open Source, Entrepreneurship, Strategy Today we are talking to Yoav Kutner, the CEO at Oro, Inc. And we discuss his biggest takeaways from multiple successful exits, how Yoav used an open-source strategy to build a successful suite of B2B Business applications, and why empowering people to do great things is the key to experiencing growth. All of this, right here, right now, on the Modern CTO Podcast! Check them out at www.oroinc.com

#248 Elizabeth Spears - Chief Product Officer at Sixgill
Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning Today we are talking to Elizabeth, the Chief Product Officer at Sixgill. And we discuss how Sixgill is using AI to visually analyze data, what the future of AI will look like, and society's responsibility to keep technology in check. All of this, right here, right now, on the Modern CTO Podcast!

#247 Randy Weakly CTO at ImageSource
Change Management, Culture, Leadership Today we are talking to Randy, the CTO at ImageSource. And we discuss how to get your team bought in during times of transition, the culture challenges that can surface with a global engineering organization and why you should try to learn something new from every person you work with.

#246 Marc Ferrentino - Chief Strategy Officer at Yext
Leadership, Agile, Relationships Today we are talking to Marc Ferrentino, the Chief Strategy Officer at Yext. And we discuss the differences between leadership and management, how they’re implementing recharge days to help prevent burnout and the importance of having a community of peers to bounce ideas off of. All of this, right here, right now, on the Modern CTO Podcast!

#245 Rathi Murthy - CTO at Verizon Media
Leadership, 5g, Augmented & Virtual Reality Today we are talking to Rathi Murthy, the CTO at Verizon Media. And we discuss her 5 C’s of leadership during Covid, how women can advance in their careers, and thoughts on the connected and immersive future that awaits as 5g continues to roll out. All of this, right here, right now, on the Modern CTO Podcast!

#244 Chris Menier - GM - Digital Transformation at Vitria
AI Ops, Digital Transformation, Leadership Today we are talking to Chris, the General Manager of Digital Transformation at Vitria. And we discuss the intersection of DevOps and AI Ops, what a successful pivot looks like for a well established organization, and how to get your team on board using empathy and enrollment. All of this, right here, right now on the Modern CTO Podcast! Check them out at https://www.vitria.com/ !

#243 Joel Hron - CTO at ThoughtTrace
Scaling, Artificial Intelligence, Recruiting Today we are talking to Joel, the CTO at ThoughtTrace. And we discuss the evolution of the CTO role as a company scales, the importance of practicing patience when recruiting, and the ethical decisions surrounding the advancement of Artificial Intelligence. All of this, right here, right now, on the Modern CTO Podcast.

#242 Jean-Denis Greze - Head of Engineering at Plaid
Team Building, Leadership, Privacy Today we are talking to Jean-Denis Greze, the Head of Engineering at Plaid. And we discuss optimizing your teams for impact and treating them right in the long term, thoughts on privacy engineering, and how they’ve operationalized employee mobility within their organization. Check them out at www.plaid.com All of this, right here, right now, on the Modern CTO Podcast!

#241 Frank Eichstadt - Chief Architect at Orion Span
Today we are talking to Frank, the Chief Architect at Orion Span. And we discuss his experiences from working in aerospace over the last 4 decades, leadership lessons from working with astronauts, and what living in space will look like. All of this, right here, right now, on the Modern CTO Podcast!