Modern CTO

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!

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!

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!

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

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

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!

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.

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!

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!

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/ !

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.

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!

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!

Chaos Engineering, Risk Management, Extreme Ownership Today we are talking to Justin Turner and Owen Samuels at H-E-B. And we discuss how they used chaos engineering to build resilient systems that were able to scale, how to take risks in an organization by building credibility, and how they are applying the concept of extreme ownership throughout their engineering organization. All of this, right here, right now, on the Modern CTO Podcast!

Leadership, Feedback, Outsourcing Today we are talking to David Blair, the CTO at Andela. And we discuss the vibrant engineering culture being built across Africa, Andela’s mission to connect brilliance, talent and opportunity, and how seeking feedback from others will help in all aspects of growth. All of this, right here, right now on the Modern CTO Podcast!

Leadership, Productivity, Cyber Security Today we are talking to David Tran, the VP of Solutions and CISO at MentorMate. And we discuss the differences between authentic and inauthentic leaders, thoughts on how to build a productive engineering culture, and the importance of taking security seriously at all stages of growth. All of this, right here, right now, on the Modern CTO Podcast!

Super Computers, Ryzen, Culture Today we are talking to Mark Papermaster, the CTO at AMD. And we discuss what it takes to stay ahead of competition in a hyper competitive space, a preview of what is to come with their Zen3 Architecture, and how open and candid conversations are the foundation of a healthy culture All of this, right here, right now on the Modern CTO Podcast!

Culture, Re-Organization, Role Changes Today we are talking to Guillaume, the COO at Dailymotion. And we discuss his transition from CTO to COO, advice for how to improve communication from the top down in an organization, and tough questions that must be answered when the data tells you one thing but your heart and culture tell you another. All of this, right here, right now, on the Modern CTO Podcast!

Entrepreneurs, Start-Up Advice Today we are talking to Tammy Nam, the COO at PicsArt. And we discuss items that technical founders might overlook when creating a startup, how entrepreneurs have the opportunity to positively affect the world and why having the right people positioned correctly is a recipe for success. All of this, right here, right now, on the Modern CTO Podcast!

Team Structures, Rapid Change Environments, Digital Transformation Today we are talking to Matthew Skelton, Author of the book Team Topologies and we discuss how to build teams focused on a fast flow of change, the impact that team structure has on digital transformation, and how to create lasting change in an organization with incremental improvements over time. All of this, right here, right now on the Modern CTO Podcast!

Artificial Intelligence, Digital Transformation Today we are talking to Thomas, the CEO at C3.Ai. And we discuss the world wide race for AI domination, The current mass extinction event in the business world, and how the companies adopting digital transformation have a chance to create both social and economic benefits. All of this, right here, right now, on the Modern CTO Podcast!

Digital Transformation, Artificial Intelligence Today we are talking to Sanjay, the Chief Digital Officer at Genpact. And we discuss the 4 industry trends that are powering Digital Transformation, how ethics will play a role in the advancement of artificial intelligence, what the future of work will look like as more processes become automated. All of this, right here, right now on the Modern CTO Podcast!

Jason Warner Returns! Leadership, Failure, Life Today we are talking to Jason Warner, the CTO at GitHub. And we discuss his transition from VP of Technology to CTO, how to coach your team to deal with failure, and why he almost quit working in technology two different times. All of this, right here, right now on the Modern CTO Podcast!

Artificial Intelligence, Risk taking, Infrastructure Today we are talking to Erwin Daria, the Field CTO at Tintri. And we discuss what Intelligent Infrastructure is, Creating a culture that fosters an appetite for calculated risk, and how they are building technology that facilitates work life balance. All of this, right here, right now on the Modern CTO Podcast!

Artificial Intelligence, Digital Transformation, Innovation Today we are talking to Vinu Thomas, the CTO at Presidio. And we discuss the differences in the last three decades of market transition, why AI and Hyper Automation will continue to revolutionize all industries, and How Presidio is using their own internal “shark tank” competitions to stay on top of innovation. All of this, right here, right now, on the Modern CTO Podcast!

Today we are talking to Patrick, the CTO at Protera. And we discuss the path to becoming a successful entrepreneur, how to always keep the focus on bringing value to the customer, and what it takes to promote change in an organization. All of this, right here, right now, on the Modern CTO Podcast!

Cyber Security, Leadership, Philosophy Today we are talking to Mike the CISO at SecurityScorecard. And we discuss the future of security, why all hands on deck can be a liability if you don’t have discipline, and how the key to getting started with security is to put in place a great foundation that can scale. All of this, right here, right now, on the Modern CTO Podcast!

Artificial Intelligence, Product Roadmap, Leadership Today we are talking to Derek Smith, the SVP, Innovation and Data R&D at ZoomInfo. And we discuss where the line is drawn between AI, algorithms and queries, the right and wrong way to give feedback and how to prioritize the product roadmap to drive innovation. All of this, right here, right now, on the Modern CTO Podcast!

Leadership, Team Building, Innovation Today we are talking to Soma, the CTO at Infor. And we discuss the rapid acceleration of technology over the last decades, how to build teams that are focused on the future, and the hardest lesson to learn as you transition into leadership. All of this, right here, right now, on the Modern CTO Podcast!

Harry Moseley Returns! - Massive Growth, Remote Culture, Problem Solving Today we are talking to Harry Moseley, the CIO at Zoom. And we discuss their explosive growth in 2020, how the virtual work environment puts everyone on an equal playing field, and why accuracy and urgency are key for solving any problem. All of this, right here, right now, on the Modern CTO Podcast!

Growth Mindset, Communication, Culture Today we are talking to Duncan Epping, the Chief Technologist at VMware HCI. And we discuss stepping out of your comfort zone, how public speaking will up your mastery of communication, and the importance of understanding how different cultures work in a global organization. All of this, right here, right now, on the Modern CTO Podcast!

Rebuilding Products, Increasing Productivity, Remote Culture - Today we are talking to Trey Connell, the CTO at ePublishing, and we discuss what it looks like rebuilding your product from the ground up, using Journaling as a tool for productivity, and how to recognize rockstar employees in a remote working environment. All of this, right here, right now on the Modern CTO Podcast!

M&A, New Technologies, Product Reliability - Today we are talking to Bart, the CTO at Dropbox. And we discuss how to explore new technologies as a CTO, ways to think about site and product reliability, and a framework for acquisitions. All of this, right here, right now, on the Modern CTO Podcast!

Product Development, Scaling, Team Structures - Today we are talking to James Brady, the VP of Technology at Teespring. And we discuss opening up and taking more risks as the organization scales, building habit loops to achieve your goals and the expansion of product development All of this, right here, right now, on the Modern CTO Podcast!

Leadership, Career Advice, Diversity Today we are talking to Archana, the CTO at Workday. And we discuss the evolution of the CTO role, specific steps to advance your career, and why skills are becoming the new currency in the workplace. All of this right here, right now, on the Modern CTO Podcast!

Entrepreneurship, Leadership, Dealing with Scale Today we are talking to Eddie Kim, the CTO and Co-founder at Gusto. And we discuss the 4 phases of leadership when scaling an organization, how incremental improvements create fantastic products, and what it looks like creating an environment where ideas can be challenged respectfully. All of this, right here, right now on the Modern CTO Podcast!

Cyber Security, Identity Verification Today we are talking to Dan Conrad, the Federal CTO at One Identity. And we discuss the growing need for Identity Verification in remote working environments, the security culture differences between the public and private sectors, and steps you can personally take to make your online presence more secure. All of this, right here, right now, on the Modern CTO Podcast! Check them out at www.oneidentity.com!

Today we are talking to Rafel Duran, the Director of the documentary “Cyborgs Among Us”. And we discuss the underground world of human augmentation, how advanced bionics is bringing us one step closer to real cyborgs, and what human-machine interaction will look like as we advance into the future. All of this, right here, right now, on the Modern CTO Podcast!

Chaos Engineering, Entrepreneurship, Culture Today we are talking to Matt, the CTO and Co-Founder of Gremlin. And we discuss what the day was like when he decided to found his own company, how Gremlin is using Chaos Engineering to make systems more resilient, and why introspection is the key to evolution. All of this, right here, right now on the Modern CTO Podcast!

Executive Leadership, Digital Transformation, M&A Today we are talking to Que Dallara, the President & CEO of Honeywell Connected Enterprise. And we discuss their journey to apply digital transformation to the operational world, how to manage fear in executives, and 3 things to consider when going through the M&A Process. All of this, right here, right now, on the Modern CTO Podcast!

Leadership, Artificial Intelligence, Product Today we are talking to Hovhannes Avoyan the CEO at PicsArt. And we discuss how PicsArt is using AI to give people the power of creativity, why you should always double down on your differentiators, and how to keep excited by setting goals that will keep you energized for the long term. All of this, right here, right now, on the Modern CTO Podcast! Check them out at www.picsart.com !

Cyber Security, Privacy, IoT Today we are talking to Tyler Ward, the VP of Security at IGI. And we discuss the security issues from billions of devices coming online, 3 critical measures CTOs can take to make their organization more secure, and the craziest ending to a ransomware situation that you’ve ever heard. All of this, right here, right now, on the Modern CTO Podcast!

DAVE ISBITSKI RETURNS! Today we are talking to Dave Isbitski, the Chief Evangelist for Amazon Alexa. And we have a deep discussion on the transition to a remote work society, why self branding is more important than ever before, and tips and tricks for dealing with difficult emotions. All of this, right here, right now, on the Modern CTO Podcast!

Culture, Software Development Today we are talking to Andy Sen, the CTO and Co-Founder at AppDirect. And we discuss the transition to a subscription first world, creating a personal connection in a remote world and how company culture impacts your products and services. All of this, right here, right now, on the Modern CTO Podcast!

Product Development, Data Analytics, Entrepreneurship Today we are talking to Peter, the CEO and Co-Founder of Sisu Data. And we discuss the process of going through product market fit, creating an open environment that promotes individual creativity, and how even bad products can gain traction if the problem is big enough. All of this, right here, right now, on the Modern CTO Podcast!

Culture, Leadership, DevOps Today we are talking to Jon the CTO at Braze. And we discuss ways to create a culture of ownership, how to approach leading through uncertainty, and the benefits they experienced by bringing in an outside Agile Coach. All of this right here, right now, on the Modern CTO Podcast!

Scaling, Leadership, Diversity, Team Building Today we are talking to Nabil Bukhari, the CTO at Extreme Networks. And we discuss the intricacies of building an A team, How to scale the results throughout an organization, and how to create an environment where diversity of thought and experience can thrive. All of this, right here, right now, on the Modern CTO Podcast! Check them out at www.extremenetworks.com !

Cyber Security, Products, CTO Responsibilities Today we are talking to Kevin Lund, the CTO at Authentic8. And we discuss using previous experience to set yourself up for success, the differences between inward and outward facing CTOs and how being passionate about the business first will help the product deliver more value. All of this, right now, on the Modern CTO Podcast! Check them out at https://www.authentic8.com/

Artificial General Intelligence Today we are talking to Dileep George, the Co-Founder at Vicarious AI. And we discuss their long term goal of building artificial general intelligence, learning from failures to come back even stronger, and the relationship between feedforward and feedback information. All of this, right here, right now, on the Modern CTO Podcast!

Today we are talking to Anupam, the Chief Customer Officer at Cloudera. and we discuss the number 1 thing you should think about when going through an acquisition, The multiple dimensions necessary for predictive analytics, and why in trying times the best thing to do is invest in yourself and exercise optimism. All of this, right here, right now, on the Modern CTO Podcast!