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Modern CTO

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Modern CTO is the #1 place where technology leaders and CTOs hang out. We live to bring tech leaders value. Listen in on our fun, intelligent and engaging podcast. We hang out with interesting and popular CTOs in Aerospace, Artificial Intelligence, Robotics + Many more industries. All of this, right here, right now, on the Modern CTO Podcast. What do you think of the show? Let us know here!

Episodes

Thinking Bigger About Life & the Universe with Seth Shostak, Senior Astronomer at SETI Institute

Today we’re talking to Seth Shostak, Senior Astronomer at SETI Institute and Co-host of the Big Picture Science Podcast. We discuss what humanity knows about life outside of the solar system, how much of the sky SETI is truly keeping an eye on, and why the deepest scientific questions aren’t being answered. All of this right here, right now, on the Modern CTO Podcast! To learn more about SETI, check out their website here. Have feedback about the show? Let us know here. Produced by ProSeries Med...

Jun 10, 202441 min

From Unboxing Phones to Unpacking AI with Noah Kravitz, Host of the NVIDIA AI Podcast

Today we’re talking to Noah Kravitz, Host of the NVIDIA AI Podcast. We discuss how Noah’s journey from reviewing phones to hosting NVIDIA’s AI podcast, the big trends he’s been observing in technology, and how we can most effectively harness the power of transformative tech. All of this right here, right now, on the Modern CTO Podcast! To learn more about NVIDIA's AI Podcast, check out their website here. Have feedback about the show? Let us know here. Produced by ProSeries Media. For booking in...

Jun 06, 20241 hr

Remixing Innovation through Effective Leadership with Michael Grinich, Founder of WorkOS

Today we’re talking to Michael Grinich, Founder of WorkOS. We discuss how everything is a remix of something else, what it takes to truly innovate in the world of technology, and how companies can actually cross the enterprise chasm. All of this right here, right now, on the Modern CTO Podcast! To learn more about WorkOS, check out their website here. Have feedback about the show? Let us know here. Produced by ProSeries Media. For booking inquiries, email [email protected]

Jun 03, 202446 min

The Technology that Makes Cancer Less Scary with Abhimanyu Verma, CTO at SOPHiA GENETICS

Today we’re talking to Abhimanyu Verma, CTO at SOPHiA GENETICS. We discuss how their innovative technology is making cancer less scary, the necessary considerations of data in healthcare, and how AI is playing a central role in paving these paths. All of this right here, right now, on the Modern CTO Podcast! To learn more about SOPHiA GENETICS, check out their website here. Have feedback about the show? Let us know here. Produced by ProSeries Media. For booking inquiries, email booking@proseries...

May 30, 202439 min

Restructuring Your Team in the Age of AI with Ryan Graciano, CTO & Cofounder at Credit Karma

Today we’re talking to Ryan Graciano, CTO & Cofounder at Credit Karma. We discuss what Ryan’s been up to since his first appearance on the podcast, the ways in which Credit Karma is restructuring alongside the rise of AI, and how new technology is revolutionizing the accessibility of financial advisory. All of this right here, right now, on the Modern CTO Podcast! To learn more about Credit Karma, check out their website here. Have feedback about the show? Let us know here. Produced by ProSeries...

May 27, 202437 min

Cultivating a Hungry & Driven Team with Justin Fanelli, Acting Dept of US Navy CTO

Today we’re talking to Justin Fanelli, Acting Dept of US Navy CTO. We discuss the robust relationship between the public and private sector, Justin’s experience leading technical teams for the Navy, and what it means to really get after discipline in life. All of this right here, right now, on the Modern CTO Podcast! To learn more about the Navy, check out their website here. For more on Justin's courses, check out www.h4d.us and https://www.commonmission.us/ Have feedback about the show? Let us...

May 23, 202447 min

Inside the ASPM Revolution with Yonatan Eldar, Co-Founder & CTO at Apiiro

Today we’re talking to Yonatan Eldar, Co-Founder & CTO at Apiiro. We discuss Yonatan’s philosophy behind application security posture management, the leadership insights that he’s uncovered from co-founding his company, and the technology that he’s always wished was real. All of this right here, right now, on the Modern CTO Podcast! To learn more about Apiiro, check out their website here. Have feedback about the show? Let us know here. Produced by ProSeries Media. For booking inquiries, email b...

May 20, 202439 min

Becoming a Leader that Crushes Technical Debt with Juan Orlandini, CTO at Insight

Today we’re talking to Juan Orlandini, CTO at Insight of North America. We discuss what he’s realized recently as a CTO coach, what he’s learned about aging, and just spend time catching up with an old friend of the show. All of this right here, right now, on the Modern CTO Podcast! To learn more about Insight, check out their website here. Have feedback about the show? Let us know here. Produced by ProSeries Media. For booking inquiries, email booking@proseriesmedia

May 16, 202443 min

Leadership Realizations, Acting Your Age, and Catching Up with Etienne de Bruin, Founder of 7CTOs

Today we’re talking to Etienne de Bruin, Founder of 7CTOs. We discuss what he’s realized recently as a CTO coach, what he’s learned about aging, and just spend time catching up with an old friend of the show. All of this right here, right now, on the Modern CTO Podcast! To learn more about 7CTOs, check out their website here. Have feedback about the show? Let us know here. Produced by ProSeries Media. For booking inquiries, email [email protected]

May 13, 202432 min

Why Disruption Does More Harm than Good with Ashley Goodall, Author & Executive

Today we’re talking to Ashley Goodall, author, consultant, and former SVP at Cisco. We discuss why treating change as a goal is actually problematic, the psychological stressors that a shifting environment has on people, and why the change being brought on by new technology is being rejected by the masses. All of this right here, right now, on the Modern CTO Podcast! To learn more about Ashley's latest book, check it out on Amazon here. Have feedback about the show? Let us know here. Produced by...

May 09, 202450 min

Exploring & Exposing the Impacts of Technocapitalism with Loretta Napoleoni, Best-Selling Author

Today we’re talking to Loretta Napoleoni, best-selling author. We discuss the ways in which technology has given rise to monopolistic superpowers, the impacts that these companies are having on society, and how we can pave the way for a brighter future with technology. All of this right here, right now, on the Modern CTO Podcast! To learn more about Technocapitalism: The Rise of the New Robber Barons and the Fight for the Common Good, check it out on Amazon here. Have feedback about the show? Le...

May 06, 202459 min

Coaching Your Team to Act or Argue with Brendan Wovchko, CTO at Ramsey Solutions

Today we’re talking to Brendan Wovchko, CTO at Ramsey Solutions. We discuss Brendan’s new adventures in hiking and how it has shaped his life recently, the need for leaders to create a culture of urgency, and why your team should be trained to either act or argue. All of this right here, right now, on the Modern CTO Podcast! To learn more about Ramsey Solutions, check out their website here. Have feedback about the show? Let us know here. Produced by ProSeries Media. For booking inquiries, email...

Apr 29, 202452 min

Developing a Sense of Belonging as a Leader with Tony Martignetti, Founder at Inspired Purpose Partners

Today we’re talking to Tony Martignetti, Founder at Inspired Purpose Partners. We discuss how Tony came to realize that he was inauthentic in the workplace, how he overcame these challenges and what he’s doing now to help leaders achieve the same transformation in their lives. All of this right here, right now, on the Modern CTO Podcast! To learn more about Inspired Purpose Partners, check out their website here. Have feedback about the show? Let us know here. Produced by ProSeries Media. For bo...

Apr 25, 202439 min

Bridging the Gap Between Humans, Business Outcomes and AI with David DeWolf, Founder & CEO of Knownwell

Today we’re talking to David DeWolf, Founder & CEO of Knownwell. We discuss the impacts and takeaways of David’s silent retreat, the perils that business leaders are facing with AI, and how he’s helping to solve these problems with a human-centered vision. All of this right here, right now, on the Modern CTO Podcast! To learn more about Knownwell, check out their website here. Have feedback about the show? Let us know here. Produced by ProSeries Media. For booking inquiries, email booking@proser...

Apr 22, 202442 min

Navigating Business & IT Evolution as an Award-Winning Company with Frank DeGeorge, CTO at Impact Networking

Today we’re talking to Frank DeGeorge, CTO at Impact Networking. We discuss what went into Impact Networking’s “best workplace” award, the ways in which Frank thinks about business evolution from his perspective as CTO, and how AI continues to change the game for his operations. All of this right here, right now, on the Modern CTO Podcast! To learn more about Impact Networking, check out their website here. Have feedback about the show? Let us know here. Produced by ProSeries Media. For booking ...

Apr 18, 202441 min

Cultivating Developer Joy with Rajeev Rajan, CTO at Atlassian

Today we’re talking to Rajeev Rajan, CTO at Atlassian. We discuss how Rajeev is creating joy for developers at Atlassian, the ways in which they’re transforming their organization, and how being a parent has impacted Rajeev’s leadership style more than anything else. All of this right here, right now, on the Modern CTO Podcast! To learn more about Atlassian, check out their website here. Have feedback about the show? Let us know here. Produced by ProSeries Media. For booking inquiries, email boo...

Apr 15, 202441 min

Strengthening The Relationship Between Product and CTO with Chris Boyd, Head of Product at Trunk Tools

Today we’re talking to Chris Boyd, Head of Product at Trunk Tools. Chris shares the lessons he learned from leading under 8 different CTOs, the ways in which the construction industry is evolving through technology, and how to transform product development in your organization. All of this right here, right now, on the Modern CTO Podcast! To learn more about Trunk Tools, check out their website here. Have feedback about the show? Let us know here. Produced by ProSeries Media. For booking inquiri...

Apr 11, 20241 hr 4 min

Master Your Sales Pipeline with Matt Heinz, Founder & President of Heinz Marketing

Today we’re talking to Matt Heinz, Founder & President of Heinz Marketing. Matt shares his expert strategies and process playbooks to mitigate market complexities, ensuring your sales and marketing efforts yield predictable outcomes. Dive deep into the world of effective sales pipeline management and unlock the potential of your business with Matt's guidance. All of this right here, right now, on the Modern CTO Podcast! To learn more about Heinz Marketing, check out their website here. Have feed...

Apr 08, 202435 min

The Tech Leadership Behind Dune: Part Two, Oppenheimer & More with Paul Salvini, Global CTO at DNEG

Today we’re talking to Paul Salvini, Global CTO at DNEG. We dive into the world of VFX behind some of the biggest blockbuster films, what it takes to persist in the exponentially shifting media landscape, and what AI will do to cinemas, actors and film. All of this right here, right now, on the Modern CTO Podcast! To learn more about DNEG, check out their website here. To listen to The Engadget Podcast, check out their website here or wherever you get your podcasts. Have feedback about the show?...

Apr 04, 202448 min

How Accelerationism is Ripping Apart The Tech World with Devindra Hardawar, Host of The Engadget Podcast

Today we’re talking to Devindra Hardawar, Host of The Engadget Podcast. Devindra dives deep into the transformative forces of radical innovation within the tech industry, exploring both its monumental promises and the ethical quandaries it presents. From the heart of Silicon Valley to the broader societal impacts, we critically examine how technology's rapid evolution is reshaping our world. All of this right here, right now, on the Modern CTO Podcast!

Apr 01, 202453 min

Charting the Path to AGI with Jon Krohn, Host of the Super Data Science Podcast

Today we’re talking to Jon Krohn, Co-Founder & Data Science at Nebula and host of the Super Data Science podcast. Jon discusses his project on AI-driven craft beer brewing and shares insights on the development and implications of Artificial General Intelligence. He reflects on his experiences as a data scientist and entrepreneur, highlighting AI's impact across various sectors. The conversation offers a grounded look at how AI technologies are influencing both professional fields and personal p...

Mar 28, 202443 min

Takeaways from the Largest Tech Conferences in the World with Jim Harris, Keynote Speaker & Best Selling Author

Today we’re talking to Jim Harris, Keynote Speaker & Best Selling Author. Jim delves into AI breakthroughs and the future of autonomous vehicles, as discussed at leading tech conferences. He also touches on the unique challenges and innovations in digital influencer marketing. Join us for a journey into the intersection of technology, business, and society with insights from Jim's experiences. All of this right here, right now, on the Modern CTO Podcast! To learn more about Jim Harris, check out...

Mar 25, 202454 min

The AI Gold Rush and How to Show Up with a Shovel with Puneet Gupta, Founder & CEO of Amberflo

Today we’re talking to Puneet Gupta, Founder & CEO of Amberflo. Puneet discusses the shift to usage-based pricing driven by generative AI. He explains how Amberflo enables companies to meter AI consumption, construct flexible pricing plans aligned with product usage, and gain real-time visibility into customer billing. All of this right here, right now, on the Modern CTO Podcast! To learn more about Amberflo, check out their website here. Have feedback about the show? Let us know here. Produced ...

Mar 21, 202443 min

Iron Sharpens Iron: Co-Founder Leadership Lessons with Brendan Cody-Kenny, Co-Founder and Chief Scientist at Sema

Today we’re talking to Brendan Cody-Kenny, Co-Founder and Chief Scientist at Sema. Brendan shares with us what he’s learned building a company with his co-founder Matt Van Itallie. We also dive into Brendan’s thoughts behind GenAI code, and how tech leaders can best prepare their teams and organizations for the future of this technology. All of this right here, right now, on the Modern CTO Podcast! To learn more about Sema, check out their website here. To get more content from Sema: Get a look ...

Mar 18, 202432 min

Why CTOs Feel Isolated and What To Do About It with Scott Smeester, Founder of CIO Mastermind

Today we’re talking to Scott Smeester, Founder of CIO Mastermind. Scott shares with us his experience of feeling isolated as a technology leader, and how he learned sales skills to expand his leadership skill set. By journeying through life with other leaders, progress is made and skills are sharpened. All of this right here, right now, on the Modern CTO Podcast! To learn more about CIO Mastermind, check out their website here. Have feedback about the show? Let us know here. Produced by ProSerie...

Mar 14, 202441 min

Why Only 10% of Companies Succeed With AI with Sam Ransbotham, Professor at Boston College

Today we’re talking to Sam Ransbotham, Professor at Boston College. Sam shares with us the reason that the vast majority of companies are falling behind the AI curve, why most people just slap AI onto a problem instead of fixing it, and the ways in which technology can improve not only our business processes but also our quality of life. All of this right here, right now, on the Modern CTO Podcast! To learn more about Sam's podcast, "Me, Myself and AI," check it out here or wherever you get your...

Mar 11, 202446 min

Revolutionizing Retail: From Pizza to Piercings with Rohit Kapoor, EVP CIO at Claire's

Today we’re talking to Rohit Kapoor, EVP CIO at Claire's. Rohit shares his journey from Pizza Hut to a Claire’s, all the while pioneering retail technology. Discover the intersection of fashion, tech, and leadership that's shaping the future of shopping. A must-listen for anyone fascinated by innovation and the transformative power of retail. All of this right here, right now, on the Modern CTO Podcast! To learn more about Claire's, visit their website here. Have feedback about the show? Let us ...

Mar 07, 202436 min

The Power of Partnership in Startup Ecosystems with Gil Feig from Merge & Daniel Marashlian from Drata

Today we’re talking to Gil Feig, Co-Founder at Merge, and Daniel Marashlian, Co-Founder & CTO at Drata. Gil and Daniel explore automating compliance, enhancing SaaS support, and the art of building high-EQ tech teams. Their conversation is a roadmap for aspiring CTOs, emphasizing innovation and strategic partnerships. A must-listen for those navigating the tech startup ecosystem. All of this right here, right now, on the Modern CTO Podcast! To learn more about Merge, visit their website here. To...

Mar 04, 202446 min

Leading Beyond Code: Unpacking Tech Leadership Trials with Noah Cantor, Tech Leadership Coach & Advisor

Today we’re talking to Noah Cantor, Tech Leadership Coach & Advisor. Noah discusses his evolution from tech expert to leader, emphasizing adaptability and the blend of technical and soft skills. He underscores the tech industry's dynamic nature and the key to leadership success: learning and empathy. This episode is a must-listen for those aiming to navigate the tech leadership landscape effectively. All of this right here, right now, on the Modern CTO Podcast! To learn more about Noah's service...

Feb 29, 202441 min