Modern CTO

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/!