In this premiere episode of our brand-new mini-series Cut The Onion, we're kicking things off by sitting down with Joel Beasley, the creator of @ModernCTO (ModernCTO.io) Joel Beasley is somewhat of a CTO whisperer - he’s interviewed almost 1,000 CTOS since releasing his book ‘Modern CTO’ and podcast of the same name. In this episode, Joel takes us behind the curtain to share the lessons he’s learned from countless conversations, his personal journey as a CTO, and what is the source code of his being, his core, and what moves him forward in life. We’ll peel back layers on:

Joel’s biggest frustrations with the tech industry
The innovations that bring him the most joy
The power of focusing on "the next right thing"
Why you "fall to the level of your systems"
How to figure out what type of CTO you really are …and more insights from one of the most fun, engaging, insightful, and HONEST voices in this space.

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00:00:24 - Journey into Podcast Creation
05:14 - Evolution of Media and Podcasts
10:24 - The Tidal Wave of AGI That is Coming
14:57 - AI Transparency and Challenges
19:58 - Data Center Operation and Innovation
24:32 - CTO Roles and Self-Awareness
29:27 - Understanding Organizational Needs
34:15 - Designing Systems for Success
39:10 - Mentoring and Personal Growth
49:38 - Perseverance and Motivation Cut The Onion is a mini-series where we peel back the layers of what it truly means to be a Chief Technology Officer. We’re diving deep into tech roles that are often misunderstood, exploring the stories of leaders across various industries, and bringing you the honest takes, trends, and tips you need to move forward. It is all brought to you by SmartOSC - With 18 years in operation, SmartOSC is an award-winning digital commerce agency of 1,000+ experts, across seven countries including Vietnam, Australia, Singapore, Japan, Thailand, the US, and the UK. Check out our website: smartosc.com

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