Modern CTO
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Discovering Java's Full Potential with Erik Costlow, Senior Director of Product Management at Azul
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/!
The AI That Measures Human Emotion with Beni Gradwohl, CEO at Cognovi Labs
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!
The Art of Work-Life Integration with David DeWolf, President and Chief Executive Officer of 3Pillar Global
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!
LinkedIn's Data-Driven Approach with Raghu Hiremagalur, CTO at LinkedIn
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!
How Zero Trust Helps Execute Missions with John Sahlin, Director of Cyber Solutions for the Defense Division at GDIT
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/!
Exposing Fraud In The Healthcare Space with Dale Clay, CTO at ProviderTrust
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/!
The Revolution Of Embedded Finance with Kenneth Kunin, SVP, Enterprise Technology Office at FIS
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/!
The Modernization Of Healthcare with Claus T. Jensen, Chief Innovation Officer at Teladoc Health
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/
The Benefits Of Measuring Brain Activity with Ryan Field, CTO at Kernel
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!
Implementing Trustworthy AI's with Anthony Scriffignano, SVP and Chief Data Scientist at Dun & Bradstreet
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/!
How Security Teams Can Become The Hero with Andrew Wright, Director of Strategic Content at Snyk
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/!
Helping Companies Transform Their Networks with Jason Edelman, Founder & CTO of Network to Code
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!
The World’s First Smart Contact Lens with Mike Wiemer, VP of Engineering and CTO at Mojo Vision
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!
#547 The Greatest Risk Hypersonic Missiles Pose with Iain Boyd, Professor of Aerospace Engineering Sciences at the University of Colorado Boulder
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!
The Philosophy Of Product Led-Growth with Or Weis, CEO & Co-founder of Permit.io
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/
Developing Saudi Arabia's megacity: The Line, with Robert Mogielnicki, Senior Resident Scholar at The Arab Gulf States Institute
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!
The Beginning Of Tech Giants with Steven Levy, Editor at Large at WIRED
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!
The Path To Increasing Your Companies Worth with Adam Fichman, Owner at Lifted Logic
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!
The Shift to Infrastructure as Code, with Guy Eisenkot, VP of Product & Co-founder of Bridgecrew
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!
Educational Technology On A Global Scale, with Bryna Dash, VP of Government and Corporate Sales at Anthology
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!
The Lessons Learned From Running Start-Ups with John Puopolo, CTO at CorEvitas
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!
How eBay Supercharges Their Workplace Culture with Mazen Rawashdeh, Senior Vice President and CTO at eBay
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!
Why Fortune 500 Companies Are Losing Money with Kipp Sorensen, Practice Director at JourneyTEAM
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/
Getting Your Data Back In A Ransomware Attack with Eric Wilkens, Director of Cybersecurity at Arvig
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!
The Future Of Medicine & Helping People Walk Again
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!
How A Liquid Metal Could Transform Soft Electronics with Michael Dickey, professor at North Carolina State University
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!
The Impact Time Series Data Has on Companies with Mike Freedman, co-founder and CTO of Timescale
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/!
Optimizing Pinterest’s Experimentation Strategy with Jeremy King, Senior Vice President & Head of Engineering at Pinterest
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/!
The Beginning of The Blockchain Revolution with John Mediana, founder of NFT Nashville
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!
Incorporating A Low-Code Workflow with Chad Davis, Co-founder & Partner at LiveCA LLP
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/
Life In Space with Tom Marshburn, Astronaut at NASA
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!
The World's First Remote Robotic Tattoo with Noel Drew, Creative Technical Director at HyperSpace
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!
Soft Robots Navigating Mazes Without Human Guidance with Jie Yin, Associate Professor at North Carolina State University
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!
The Potential Of The Cloud with Wes Hackett, CTO & Co-founder of Addin365
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/
Preparing For A Hacker with Alex Harrington, Co-Founder and CEO of SecureCo
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/
Starting Your Strategic Data Foundation Now with Greg Vesper, CTO of Smarsh
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/
AI Technology in the Legal Industry with Rawia Ashraf, VP, Product, at ThoughtTrace, part of Thomson Reuters
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!
Lab-Grown Human Brains with Alysson Muotri, Professor at University of California
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!
The Future of Communication Between Humans and Dogs with Melody Jackson, Professor at Georgia Tech
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
Solving the Water Crisis with Bruce Crawford, CEO of Nona Desalination
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/
Transforming Fossil Fuels into Carbon Fiber with Nicola Ferralis, Research Scientist and Program Manager at MIT
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!
The Path to CTO with Hillery Hunter, CTO of IBM Cloud
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
Optimizing Your Team with Bart den Haak, author of Moving the Needle
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/
Stopping Mass Surveillance with Albert Cahn, Founder of the Surveillance Technology Oversight Project
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
Taking Action for Sustainability with Derek Lyons, Co-Founder, and CTO of Actual
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/
Real Estate Tech in 2022 with Emiliano Delucia, CTO of PLACE
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/
Upleveling Your Software Team with Rob Zuber, CTO of CircleCI
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/
How Deep Learning Is Helping Blind People with Karthik Kannan, Founder of Envision
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/
Resurrecting a Woolly Mammoth with Eriona Hysolli, Head of Biological Sciences at Colossal Biosciences
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/
How GoDaddy Experiments, with CTO Charles Beadnall
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!