Modern CTO

Today we’re talking to Brett, the CIO at Sunrise Banks. And we discuss how Sunrise puts social responsibility at the forefront of their business practices. How Sunrise has aggressively applied technology to meet the challenges of the past year, and how we can be more intentional in our communications at work. All of this right here, right now, on the ModernCTO Podcast!  To learn more about Sunrise...

Today we’re talking to Will, the Co-Founder and CTO at Virtru. And we discuss how Virtru allows you to keep control over who has access to your data after you send it away. How Will holds over 25 patents, and how we can keep AI explainable and keep bias out of AI going forward.  All of this right here, right now, on the ModernCTO Podcast!  To learn more about Virtru, check them out at https://www....

Today we’re talking to Dan, the founder of the TLDR Newsletter. And we discuss some of the most interesting moments from both the TLDR Newsletter and the ModernCTO Podcast. Speculating on whether or not the next Tesla will fly, mind-controlled flamethrowers, ransomware attacks, and more! All of this right here, right now, on the ModernCTO Podcast!  To learn more about TLDR, check them out at https...

Today we’re talking to Ken, the CTO and COO at Omatic. And we discuss how Omatic is empowering nonprofit organizations with world-class technology. Why companies are leading with their mission and culture when competing for the best new recruits, and learning to let go of how something gets done to focus on the outcome. All of this right here, right now, on the ModernCTO Podcast!  To learn more ab...

Today we’re talking to Don, the Co-Founder of ITProTV, and CTO of ACI Learning. And we discuss how ITProTV has been reimagining online IT education. Why it’s important that people are comfortable making mistakes, and how to train your leaders to become mentors.  All of this right here, right now, on the ModernCTO Podcast! To learn more about ITProTV, check them out at: https://www.itpro.tv

Today we’re talking to Craig, the Co-Founder and CTO at Keeper Security. And we discuss how cybersecurity starts with password security. Keeper Security’s advanced password security tooling, and how learning to delegate has been Craig’s key to success as a leader.  All of this right here, right now, on the ModernCTO Podcast!  To learn more about Keeper Security, check them out at https://www.keepe...

Today we’re talking to Rob, the Senior Vice President of Platform at Virtru. And we discuss how Virtru empowers people to have control over who has access to their data. How it’s becoming possible to offer better user experiences without compromising security, and reclaiming the ideals of data sovereignty and true ownership.  All of this, right here, right now, on the Modern CTO Podcast! To learn...

Today we are talking to Syed, the VP of Product Management and Marketing at Brinqa. And we discuss why it’s challenging to create a one-size-fits-all tool that fixes every problem. How Brinqa utilizes knowledge graphs in their cybersecurity tools, and why technology should always be built with people in mind.  All of this, right here, right now, on the Modern CTO Podcast! To learn more about Brinq...

Today we’re talking to Ivana, the COO of Intelligent Medical Objects. And we discuss how IMO helps healthcare providers have clean and useful data. Tips for working through self-doubt in your career, and why having a culture of radical candor helps to move a company forward.  All of this, right here, right now, on the Modern CTO Podcast! To learn more about Intelligent Medical Objects, check them...

Today we are talking to Benny Wong, the CTO at Spin. And we discuss how Spin has utilized Toptal to hire engineers during periods of massive growth. The advanced custom scooter Spin has been developing, and their plans to transition from a scooter sharing company to an end-to-end mobility company.  All of this, right here, right now, on the Modern CTO Podcast! To learn more about Spin, check them...

Today we are talking to Josh Goldman, the Co-Founder and CTO at KoBold Metals. And we discuss how KoBold is discovering the raw materials we need to fully transition the world to electric vehicles. The technology behind different approaches for mineral exploration, and how they are maintaining ethical business integrity while exploring and creating new mines.  All of this, right here, right now on...

Today we are talking to Greg, the CTO at JumpCloud. And we discuss why Greg places more importance on an employee’s critical thinking and collaboration skills than their aptitude for a specific tool. How JumpCloud has scaled to 300+ employees without ever making an outbound sales call, and the three different archetypes of entrepreneurial thinking.  All of this, right here, right now on the Modern...

Today we are talking to Yoni Eini, the CTO at Upsolver. And we discuss how being customer-driven has been his key to career success. How Upsolver’s data lake platform is an end-to-end data solution, and why Yoni prefers a company culture that doesn’t focus on hierarchy.  All of this, right here, right now on the Modern CTO Podcast! To learn more about Upsolver, check them out at https://www.upsolv...

Today we are talking to Steph, the Senior Director of Product Strategy and Data Security at Helpsystems. And we discuss how HelpSystems allows you to securely automate many of your IT processes . How investing in your company culture pays dividends many times over, and why it’s beneficial to keep organizational hierarchies as flat as possible. All of this, right here, right now, on the Modern CTO...

Today we are talking to Tony, the Chief Evangelist at the Center for Internet Security. And we discuss the role of nonprofit organizations in national cyber defense. Why we need to simplify the resources at our disposal for cybersecurity, and how we can prepare ourselves against the repeatable kinds of attacks that happen every day. All of this, right here, right now on the Modern CTO Podcast! To...

Today we are talking to Aaron, the CEO and Founder of SmartDeploy. And we discuss how SmartDeploy is reimagining desktop management. The challenges of balancing tradeoffs as a management team, and why treating your employees with respect is the smartest business move in the long run. All of this, right here, right now on the Modern CTO Podcast! To learn more about SmartDeploy, check them out at ht...

Today we are talking to Tim Berners-Lee: the inventor of the World Wide Web and CTO at Inrupt, and John Bruce: the CEO at Inrupt. We discuss how Inrupt is building a new layer on the Web called Solid. How Solid’s unique API significantly reduces the need for back-end development, and how Solid gives users control over their personal data.  All of this, right here, right now on the Modern CTO Podca...

Today we are talking to Rahul, the Chief Product and Marketing Officer at Innodata. And we discuss how most AI projects fail because of a lack of clean data. How Innodata provides pristine training data for AI algorithms, and why it’s important for managers to lead by example and give back to the community as much as possible. All of this, right here, right now, on the Modern CTO Podcast! To learn...

Today we are talking to Ryan, the SVP of Security at Intraprise Health. And we discuss how being HITRUST certified can save you tons of time on risk assessments when working with other companies. How we can incentivize better cybersecurity practices in the healthcare industry, and leadership lessons learned from his time serving in the US Army.  All of this, right here, right now on the Modern CTO...

Today we are talking to Jen, the CIO of Baker Hughes. And we discuss how being resilient and able to pivot quickly will take you far in your career. Jen’s 3 major tenants of leadership, and why it’s important to let your voice be heard within the leadership team.  All of this, right here, right now on the Modern CTO Podcast! To learn more about Baker Hughes, check them out at https://www.bakerhugh...

Today we are talking to Joyce, the President of Insight North America. And we discuss how Insight guides companies through the complex digital transformation process. The advantages of consolidating your IT vendors down to one, and why it’s important to take care of your people first to achieve the best business outcomes.  All of this, right here, right now on the Modern CTO Podcast! To learn more...

Today we are talking to Dan, the SVP of Product at Skytap. And we discuss how the structure of engineering teams change and mature over time. The unique intellectual property Skytap made to help solve problems of moving on-prem workloads to the cloud, and how to get continuous feedback from your employees about how to improve the company. All of this right here, right now, on the Modern CTO Podcas...

Today we are talking to Peter, the President of Metis Strategies and the author of the book "Getting To Nimble." And we discuss how large enterprises can digitally transform to stay competitive in modern times. Why focusing on helping others is the best path for career success, and how to be a world-class executive and a great parent at the same time. All of this right here, right now, on the Mode...

Today we are talking to Rohit, SVP of Engineering at BFA Industries. And we discuss how BFA’s personalization technology is enabling them to make beauty products for everyone. Rohit’s strategy for hiring candidates that have an appetite for change, and the importance of always assuming positive intent in interactions with your peers.  All of this, right here, right now on the Modern CTO Podcast! T...

Today we are talking to Claus, an Enterprise Architect at Novozymes. And we discuss how you can effectively use enterprise architecture to optimize your organization. How to gain visibility into shadows in rogue IT, and why the ability to communicate pain points is almost as important as solving the problem itself. All of this right here, right now, on the Modern CTO Podcast! To learn more about N...