Modern CTO

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 [email protected]

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 [email protected]

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 [email protected]

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 [email protected]

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 [email protected]

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 [email protected]

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 [email protected]

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 [email protected]

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 [email protected]

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 [email protected]

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 [email protected]

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 [email protected]

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 [email protected] 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 [email protected]

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 [email protected]

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 [email protected]

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 [email protected]

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 [email protected]

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 [email protected]

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 [email protected]

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 [email protected]

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 [email protected]

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 [email protected]

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 [email protected]

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 [email protected]

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 [email protected]

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 [email protected]

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 [email protected]

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 [email protected]

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 [email protected]

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 [email protected]

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 [email protected]

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 [email protected]

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 [email protected]

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.