Modern CTO

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/

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 thei...

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...

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 cha...

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 Unle...

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 Adva...

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 Fin...

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/!

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.

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 - h...

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...

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 Z...

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...

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!

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 r...

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/!

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/!

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!

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/!

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/!

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:...

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 D...

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...

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.gof...

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 Everac...