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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

Maximizing Efficiency in the Supply Chain with George Lewis, VP of Strategic Business Development for PTC

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

Feb 08, 202335 min

Exploring the Technological Advancements of ChatGPT with Puneet Gupta, Founder & CEO of Amberflo

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/

Feb 06, 202338 min

The Impact of ChatGPT on Creative Work with That Tech Pod

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/

Feb 03, 202356 min

Preparing a Security Strategy for a Post-Quantum World with Greg Wetmore, Vice President of Product Development at Entrust

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/

Feb 01, 202341 min

The Fight Against Cobalt; Blood, Sweat, and Tears with Siddharth Kara, activist, and author of “Cobalt Red: How the Blood of the Congo Powers Our Lives.”

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 hi...

Jan 30, 202353 min

Evolving from Side Project to Successful Business with Egil Østhus, CEO and Co-founder of Unleash

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/!

Jan 27, 202350 min

The Future of Work in the 4th Industrial Revolution with Marty Groover, Partner, and CTO at C5MI and author of Speed of Advance

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!

Jan 25, 202354 min

The Secret to Healthy Business Growth with Roi Ravhon, Co-Founder & CEO at Finout

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/!

Jan 23, 202345 min

Leveraging Tech Trends in 2023 with Justice Erolin, CTO at BairesDev

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/!

Jan 20, 202339 min

The Power of Thanks with Cooper McGoodwin, VP of Product at Thnks.

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.

Jan 18, 202350 min

The Battle Against Distraction with Larry Rosen, Professor Emeritus and author.

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/

Jan 16, 20231 hr 3 min

Talent vs Tenacity with Adam Bahret, Founder of Apex Ridge Reliability

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/

Jan 13, 202348 min

Are Robotics the Future of Society? with Jim Lawton, Vice President and General Manager Robotics Automation for Zebra Technologies

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.

Jan 11, 20231 hr 2 min

Preview Our New Show; Tech Titans

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!

Jan 09, 202310 min

The People Behind Modern CTO

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!

Jan 06, 202333 min

Prioritizing the People in IT Business Alignment with Rachel Lockett, CIO at Pohlad Companies

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 ...

Jan 04, 202354 min

Sales Strategies: It’s In The Details with Frank DeGeorge, CTO at Impact Networking

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/!

Jan 02, 202347 min

ABM Strategies for 2023 with Alex Southworth, VP, and Manager for D&B Digital, Dun and Bradstreet

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/!

Dec 30, 20221 hr 1 min

From Sales to CEO with Bill Burns, Chief Product & Solutions Officer at Zebra Technologies

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!

Dec 28, 202252 min

Upworking From Anywhere with Saty Bahadur, CTO at Upwork

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/!

Dec 26, 202244 min

The Creepy Personalization of AI's with Brad Sousa, CTO at AVI Systems

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/!

Dec 23, 202247 min

Are AI's the Future of Human Interaction? with Michael Manos, CTO at Dun & Bradstreet

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/!

Dec 21, 202248 min

Enhancing Your Own Leadership with Dave O’Reilly, COO at CivicPlus

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/!

Dec 19, 202243 min

Finding Success in a Remote World with Raymond Velez, Global Chief Technology Officer at Publicis Sapient

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/!

Dec 16, 202240 min

How to Effectively Manage your Cloud with Ido Neeman, Co-Founder & CEO at Firefly

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/!

Dec 14, 202239 min

The World’s First Battery-Free Sensor with Richard Sawyer, Vice President of Engineering at Everactive

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-...

Dec 12, 202223 min

What Makes a Great CTO with Dennis Baden, Global Managing Partner, Technology Officers Practice at Heidrick & Struggles

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!

Dec 09, 202245 min

Joel's Life Story, hosted by Cal from Big Questions with Cal Fussman

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!

Dec 07, 20221 hr 5 min

What's Next For AI & Machine Learning with Santosh Tiwari, AVP of Decision Intelligence at Hexaware

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/!

Dec 05, 202236 min

Turning Rage Design Into Culture with David Boskovic, Founder & CEO of Flatfile

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/!

Dec 02, 202257 min