Insights & Strategies for Chief Technology Officers Navigating the C-Suite while Balancing Technical Strategy, Team Management, & Innovation

The CTO Podcast

The CTO Podcast explores the worlds of Chief Technical officers as they manage the trials, tribulations, and triumphs of technologists in the C-suite. Hosted by Etienne de Bruin, founder of 7CTOs and author of CTO Excellence in 100 Days: Becoming the leader your company deserves. www.ctopod.com

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Insights & Strategies for Chief Technology Officers Navigating the C-Suite while Balancing Technical Strategy, Team Management, & Innovation

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Technology

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Latest episode

Dec 19, 2025

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Episodes

CTO Panel On DAO and Wallet Volatility 13.01.2022

We discuss the volatilities around the formations of DAOs and the connecting of wallets to websites. It's still a crazy web3 world out there but we're powering through the topics to figure out what CTOs need to know about this. Thank you to Frank Febbraro, Michael Bastos and Ken Cone for joining Etienne de Bruin in the CTO Studio. For more, go check out: https://7ctos.com/podcastEmail me any time...

CTO Introduction To DAO 11.01.2022

Join us in the CTO Studio this week where we dive into what Decentralized Autonomous Organizations are and how useful they can be for organizing people around a cause, product or mission. Thank you Agustin, Bryan and Alex for joining me in the CTO Studio this week. Learn more about us at https://7ctos.com/podcastAlways feel free to contact me at etienne@7ctos.com See Privacy Policy at https://art1...

CTO And Data Ownership in Web3 06.01.2022

Just like we saw the B2B landscape change with SOC2 requirements, what does it look like when our users and customers start demanding a new level of data ownership. We talk about  NFT, IPFS and the role of CTO in leading discussions and innovation in our startups. The botom line is that we need to collaborate and learn together. Thank you to our guests Agustin Lebron, Bryan Hall, Michael Bastos, F...

Build Your Own CTO Peer Group So That You Can Succeed 03.01.2022

In this conversation, Etienne and Britt talk about the importance of having a team of peers that support your growth and can form an alliance with you. We live in a brave new world where mental health challenges are real and being locked up in our homes can lead to loneliness and distorted view of our reality. Get a team alliance going so that you can get out of your own head! Check out https://7c...

CTO Discussion On Web3 Complexity 31.12.2021

We brought in a few CTOs and friends to discuss the current complexities CTOs would face in Data and Identity Management. Check out more at 7ctos.com/podcast   See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info . This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episo...

CTO Under Fire Playbook 28.12.2021

What a refreshing re-frame coming from Ashley Raiteri and Kevin Goldsmith for when things go awry in the C-Suite for the CTO. Conversations get contentious and trust gets eroded and we talk about the need for solid allies in the C-Suite in case things get political. Hopefully it doesn't! We talk about nurturing relationships and helping other members of the C-Suite succeed. See Privacy Policy at h...

CTO Timing For web3 23.12.2021

We assembled a few CTOs and Financial guru's to talk about how the CTO should consider the business viability of web3 and when to start committing to development resources. The short answer is to see this all as R&D and to not go crazy. It's goo though to get your engineers some exposure to the technologies. Thank you Scott Graves, Agustin Lebron, Michael Bastos and Ken Cone for joining me. Check...

CTO Antidote to Decision Fatigue 20.12.2021

Kevin Goldsmith, Ashley Raiteri and Etienne talk about how to handle decision fatigue by leaning on a community of peers. Etienne talks about 7CTOs. Check out 7CTOs.com   See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info . This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to...

CTO Introduction to Web3 17.12.2021

In this episode we give a high level overview of the blockchain, including Solana, Ethereum and Bitcoin. We talk about dApps and Smart Contracts and we bring it all home with how the CTO should view innovation in the space of decentralization. Thank you to Agustin Lebron, Anup Marwadi and Michael Bastos for visiting with me in the CTO Studio. We are fanatical about Chief Technology Officers buildi...

How to Deal with Employees that Don’t Show Willingness to Participate in Relationships 19.11.2021

Check out the latest CTO Studio episode featuring Jeff Miller, Professional Certified Coach helping leaders to articulate their goals, perceived obstacles and professional challenges. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info . This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or g...

Defining the CTOs Role in Relationships and Company Culture 16.11.2021

Check out the latest CTO Studio episode featuring Jeff Miller, Professional Certified Coach helping leaders to articulate their goals, perceived obstacles and professional challenges. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info . This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or g...

Doing Curiosity vs. Being Curiosity 11.11.2021

Check out the latest CTO Studio episode featuring Jeff Miller, Professional Certified Coach helping leaders to articulate their goals, perceived obstacles and professional challenges. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info . This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or g...

Curiosity and the Unknown 27.10.2021

Joanie B. Connell, Ph. D. is the founder of Flexible Work Solutions, a consulting firm that specializes in leadership assessment, development and retention for all levels. She teaches at the University of California at San Diego and is the author of Flying Without a Helicopter: How to Prepare Young People for Work and Life. For more information on the upcoming conference visit http://www.0111conf....

When Curiosity Leads to Questions, But Not All Questions Represent Curiosity 18.10.2021

Check out the latest CTO Studio episode featuring Joanie B. Connell, Ph. D. is the founder of Flexible Work Solutions, a consulting firm that specializes in leadership assessment, development and retention for all levels. She is the author of Flying Without a Helicopter: How to Prepare Young People for Work and Life. http://www.0111conf.com/ See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and Cali...

Curiosity Vs. Being Curious 13.10.2021

Check out the latest CTO Studio episode featuring a 3 part series with Joanie B. Connell, Ph. D. who is the founder of Flexible Work Solutions, a consulting firm that specializes in leadership assessment, development and retention for all levels. She is the author of Flying Without a Helicopter: How to Prepare Young People for Work and Life. Joanie will also be a featured speaker at the upcoming r...

Creating A Agile And Innovative Infrastructure 07.10.2021

Check out the latest CTO Studio episode featuring Brant Cooper who is the author of Lean Entrepreneur.  Buy Brant's new book Disruption Proof here:  https://www.amazon.com/Disruption-Proof-Empower-People-Create/dp/1538720191   Learn more about 7CTOs at  https://7ctos.com/ See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info...

Evidence As A Way To Deal With Ideas And Uncertainty 23.09.2021

Check out the latest CTO Studio episode featuring Brant Cooper who is the author of Lean Entrepreneur.  Buy Brant's new book Disruption Proof here:  https://www.amazon.com/Disruption-Proof-Empower-People-Create/dp/1538720191   Learn more about 7CTOs at  https://7ctos.com/ See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info...

Communication Flow for Handling Inventions 20.09.2021

Check out the latest CTO Studio episode featuring Brant Cooper who is the New York Times bestselling author of The Lean Entrepreneur and CEO of Moves the Needle.  Buy Brant's new book Disruption Proof here:  https://www.amazon.com/Disruption-Proof-Empower-People-Create/dp/1538720191   Learn more about 7CTOs at  https://7ctos.com/ See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Priva...

Time Horizons And How We Address Needs 09.09.2021

Check out the latest CTO Studio episode featuring Brant Cooper who is the author of Lean Entrepreneur.  Buy Brant's new book Disruption Proof here: https://www.amazon.com/Disruption-Proof-Empower-People-Create/dp/1538720191   Learn more about 7CTOs at https://7ctos.com/ See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info ....

The Role of the CTO has shifted beyond just Technology 31.08.2021

Check out the latest CTO Studio featuring Brant Cooper who is the author of Lean Entrepreneur.  Buy Brant's new book Disruption Proof here: https://www.amazon.com/Disruption-Proof-Empower-People-Create/dp/1538720191   Learn more about 7CTOs at https://7ctos.com/ See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info . This is...

The two most important risk factors in customer and employment agreements 06.08.2021

Check out the latest CTO Studio featuring Meetesh Karia who is CTO & Chief Data Officer at The Zebra See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info . This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.ctopod.com

When, Why & How to start the Compliance Process 27.07.2021

Check out the latest CTO Studio featuring Meetesh Karia who is the CTO & Chief Data Officer at The Zebra See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info . This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.ctopod.com

3rd Party & Bad Actor Risk Assessment 15.07.2021

Check out the latest CTO Studio featuring Meetesh Karia  CTO & Chief Data Officer at The Zebra See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info . This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.ctopod.com

Navigating Compliance Risk as CTO from a startup idea in a garage to $1B+ unicorn 01.07.2021

Check out the latest CTO Studio featuring Meetesh Karia who is the CTO & Chief Data Officer at The Zebra.  See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info . This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.ctopod.com

Protecting Your IP in Customer Agreements Part 2 23.06.2021

Check out the latest CTO Studio featuring Will Marshall Partner who is a at UBM Law group. This is part 2 of discussing protecting your IP in customer agreements.   See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info . This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus...

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