Brad Hefta-Gaub & Scott Porad

How Many CTOs

Technology EN ↓ 77 episodes

Welcome to the "How Many CTOs?" Podcast, hosted by Brad and Scott, where we dive deep into the intricate world of Chief Technology Officers. Each episode features candid conversations with guest CTOs who share their real-world experiences and insights on a wide range of topics. From building and upleveling high-performing engineering teams to managing and communicating the impact of tech debt, we cover it all. Discover strategies for measuring engineering productivity, refining processes, and balancing innovation with structured methodologies. Learn from experts about decomposing monolithic sy...

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Brad Hefta-Gaub & Scott Porad

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Introducing Our Hosts: Scott and Brad 19.02.2025 38:27

Tech Journeys: From Early Internet Days to AI and Beyond In this episode, hosts Scott Porad and Brad Hefta-Gaub share their extensive career journeys in the tech industry, revealing their paths from early consumer-facing internet roles to leading engineering teams at high-growth startups. Scott discusses his rise from building websites at the University of Washington to heading engineering at Tas...

Introduction to How Many CTOs Does It Take? Podcast 19.02.2025 11:08

How Many CTOs Does It Take?: Bridging the Gap Between Engineering and Business In the inaugural episode of 'How Many CTOs Does It Take?', hosts Scott and Brad explore complex challenges in engineering management and software development. They delve into topics such as managing technical debt, measuring engineering team performance, and improving communication between engineers and product stakehol...