Today we are talking to Erwin, the CTO at Optessa. And we discuss the intricacies of planning and scheduling in manufacturing, how Optessa’s greatest strength is their people, and the near future of automated car manufacturing facilities.
Feb 05, 2021•1 hr 1 min•Ep. 284
Today we are talking to David, the VP of Innovation at QTS Data Centers. And we discuss the balance between privacy, security and convenience, new innovation in the area of data storage, and the challenges of extending culture in a remote work environment.
Feb 03, 2021•1 hr 22 min
Today we are talking to John Remar, the Executive Vice President and Referee at BattleBots. And we discuss how BattleBots has grown from humble beginnings to television sensation, the impact BattleBots has on introducing technology to the next generation and the future of robotics. All of this, right here, right now on the Modern CTO Podcast!
Feb 01, 2021•54 min•Ep. 282
Today we are talking to Sean, the CTO at Businessolver. And we discuss what it means to be strongly customer driven, the importance of building personal relationships, and how to enable your teams to take ownership and solve problems. All of this, right here, right now, on the modern CTO Podcast!
Jan 29, 2021•38 min
Hello my friends, today we are talking to Aryé elfenbein, the Co-Founder of Wildtype. And we discuss the process and technology needed to grow real meat from salmon cells, the emergence of cellular agriculture and how technology is shaping the future of food. All of this right here, right now, on the Modern CTO Podcast!
Jan 27, 2021•56 min
Today we are talking to Daniel "Spoons" Spoonhower the CTO at Lightstep. And we discuss taking an outcome driven approach to time management, how to set the foundation for building successful teams, and what managing change looks like when raising the next generation of leaders. All of this, right here, right now on the Modern CTO Podcast!
Jan 25, 2021•33 min•Ep. 279
Today we are talking to Michael Gruen, the VP of Engineering at Cybrary. And we discuss building an engineering team from the ground up, how communication through Slack can lead to misunderstandings, and the personal side of the people you work with. All of this, right here, right now on the Modern CTO Podcast!
Jan 22, 2021•53 min
Today we are talking to Steve, the Co-Founder of Bespoke Post. And we discuss their journey from startup accelerator to a successful subscription service, overcoming technological challenges as an organization scales and how to process feedback and advice while moving the business forward. All of this, right here, right now on the Modern CTO Podcast!
Jan 20, 2021•54 min•Ep. 277
Today we are talking to David Reger, the CEO at Neura Robotics. And we discuss his vision of using robots to make the world a better place, how this will be achieved using their advanced collaborative robots, and why having love and passion for your mission will allow you to achieve anything you set out to do. All of this, right here, right now, on the Modern CTO Podcast!
Jan 18, 2021•1 hr 3 min
Today we are talking to Rob Thomas, the SVP of Software at IBM. And we discuss 3 magical skills that everyone should focus on, how to manage fear when leading teams, and why you will fail as a leader if you believe you have to do everything yourself. All of this, right here, right now, on the Modern CTO Podcast.
Jan 15, 2021•1 hr 3 min•Ep. 275
Today we are talking to John, the CEO at Mutual Mobile. And we discuss the opportunity for a new round of firsts not seen since the release of the iPhone in 2007, paring new technology with business outcomes, and how most business decisions come down to minimizing pain or maximizing happiness. All of this, right here, right now on the Modern CTO Podcast!
Jan 13, 2021•1 hr 9 min•Ep. 274
Today we are talking to Brad, the CEO at Skytap. And we discuss how Skytap is helping companies transition to the cloud without rewriting their existing code base, why the ability to learn quickly and adjust will help advance your career, and what the future looks like for organizations using a multi-cloud approach. All of this, right here, right now, on the Modern CTO Podcast!
Jan 11, 2021•1 hr 14 min•Ep. 273
Today we are talking to David, the CTO at CATALOG. And we discuss the incredible innovation of DNA Storage and Computing, how to encode, decode and search DNA based data and the impact advertising single figures of merit like “gigahertz” and “core’s” has on the market. All of this, right here, right now, on the Modern CTO Podcast!
Jan 08, 2021•1 hr 9 min•Ep. 272
Today we are talking to Derek, the Director of Integrations at Americaneagle.com. And we discuss how powerful marketing can cause people to pick the wrong solution to their problem, the ideal relationship between an eCommerce platform and the sales team, and how communication is key in life and in business.
Jan 06, 2021•51 min•Ep. 271
Today we are talking to Alex, the CTO & Co-Founder at ClickUp. And we discuss the lessons learned from hiring early on in a start-up, ClickUp’s goal to be the one place to get work done, and why values and culture items can change as the company goes through different phases. All of this, right here, right now , on the Modern CTO Podcast!
Jan 04, 2021•56 min•Ep. 270
Today we are talking to Yogesh Mulwani, the VP of Technology at Backbase. And we discuss how recent events have accelerated the need for digital transformation, keeping things fun and interesting for your employees in a remote environment, and how to use failure to your advantage when innovating at a rapid pace. All of this, right here, right now on the Modern CTO Podcast!
Dec 30, 2020•59 min•Ep. 269
Today we are talking to Ben Liebald, the CTO at Branch. And we discuss how Branch is delivering financial services to the mobile generation in emerging markets, the story behind the time that Ben won a Technology Emmy, and overcoming the challenges of booting up distributed engineering teams when the world is shut down. All of this, right here, right now on the Modern CTO Podcast!
Dec 28, 2020•52 min•Ep. 268
Today we are talking to Cosmin Nicolescu, the CTO at Brex. And we discuss his biggest takeaways from scaling multiple engineering teams, how they are applying the scientific method to building products, and finding the right north star metrics for your team. All of this, right here, right now on the Modern CTO Podcast!
Dec 25, 2020•1 hr
Hello my friends! We have a special behind the scenes episode to share with you today. Listen in as I interview our producers Jake & Adam and we talk about all the behind the scenes happenings at Modern CTO to wrap up 2020!
Dec 23, 2020•1 hr 10 min
Today we are talking to Laurent, the CTO at Talend. And we discuss using a customer advisory board to test out new products, mentoring your direct reports with objectives and key results, and the three steps to think about when innovating on new products. All of this, right here, right now on the Modern CTO Podcast!
Dec 21, 2020•39 min•Ep. 265
Today we are talking to Fletcher Previn, the CIO at IBM. And we discuss how to progress your career, what IT modernization looks like in the government sector, and how to balance the long term effects of remote work. All of this, right here, right now, on the Modern CTO Podcast!
Dec 18, 2020•48 min•Ep. 264
Today we are talking to Tom, the CTO and Founder of Firefly Aerospace. And we discuss the journey leading to their upcoming rocket launch, why you must be a fan of doing difficult things to be a successful entrepreneur, and what we can expect the future of space travel to look like. All of this, right here, right now on the Modern CTO Podcast!
Dec 16, 2020•56 min•Ep. 263
Today we are talking to Tapan Patel, the CTO at Trextel. And we discuss Trextel's mission to make networks more efficient, Starlink’s early release and using micro pitches to move projects forward. All of this, right here, right now, on the Modern CTO Podcast!
Dec 14, 2020•58 min
Today we are talking to Ron Teeter, the VP of Engineering at Jobvite. And we discuss the importance of building a network before you need it, making the transition from doing things to motivating others and at what point an organization should think about hiring a chief architect. All of this, right here, right now on the Modern CTO Podcast!
Dec 11, 2020•1 hr 2 min
Today we are talking to Dan Zelem, the founder at Zelco Technology Advisors. And we discuss promoting the company’s vision in service of the customer, putting your people in a position to succeed, and focusing on the outcome to drive the business forward. All of this, right here, right now, on the Modern CTO Podcast!
Dec 09, 2020•46 min•Ep. 260
Today we are talking to Brian, the CEO at Codescience. And we discuss how being an entrepreneur starts with the belief that you can make a difference in the world, what they’ve learned by launching their 4th annual “State of AppExchange Partners Report” and how constraints breed creativity. All of this, right here, right now, on the Modern CTO Podcast!
Dec 07, 2020•1 hr 10 min•Ep. 259
Today we are talking to Joel Hartman, the CIO at the University of Central Florida, and we discuss the multiple dimensions of relationships, advice for how to structure your 1 on 1’s and maximizing your available resources to make informed decisions. All of this, right here, right now on the Modern CTO Podcast!
Dec 04, 2020•53 min•Ep. 258
Today we are talking to Sree, the VP & Head of Data Science at Reorg. And we discuss how Reorg has used Data Science to become a global provider of financial intelligence, the opportunities AI presents to create new employment, and What to look for when building your own data science team from scratch. All of this, right here, right now, on the Modern CTO Podcast!
Dec 02, 2020•1 hr•Ep. 257
Today we are talking to Hrishi Dixit, the CTO at Yieldstreet. And we discuss their mission to democratize access to financial investments, thoughts on building architecture for a future that isn't clear yet, and how to pull yourself out of the weeds as a CTO when experiencing massive growth. All of this, right here, right now, on the Modern CTO Podcast!
Nov 30, 2020•1 hr 1 min•Ep. 256
Today we are talking to Gastón, the CTO at Genexus. And we discuss how Genexus is combining low code and AI to change the way applications are built, how Uruguay has become a thriving tech hub, and why working together is the best way to build trust over the long term. All of this, right here, right now, on the Modern CTO Podcast!
Nov 27, 2020•1 hr 7 min•Ep. 255