Modern CTO
Modern CTO is the #1 place where technology leaders and CTOs hang out. We live to bring tech leaders value. Listen in on our fun, intelligent and engaging podcast. We hang out with interesting and popular CTOs in Aerospace, Artificial Intelligence, Robotics + Many more industries. All of this, right here, right now, on the Modern CTO Podcast.What do you think of the show? Let us know here!
Latest episodes
Apr 22, 2022 • 37min
Skillsets, Toolsets, & Mindsets with Sri Shivananda, CTO of Paypal
Today we’re talking to Sri Shivananda, CTO of Paypal. This episode was recorded as a part of the 2022 Virtual ELC Summit; and we discuss skillsets, toolsets, and mindsets in the context of leadership, and how to develop a strong pipeline of leaders in your organization. All of this right here, right now, on the Modern CTO Podcast! Learn more about the ELC Summit here! https://sfelc.com
Apr 20, 2022 • 50min
Attentionalism, Censorship, and Expanding Your Mind with Alexander Bard, Writer & Philosopher
Today we’re talking to Alexander Bard, Philosopher and Author; and we discuss how consumer attention has become society’s new currency, why the moderators of any social network need to be highly qualified and highly paid, and why it’s important to constantly expose yourself to different views and challenge your beliefs.All of this right here, right now, on the Modern CTO Podcast!
Apr 18, 2022 • 54min
Part 2: Society Run on Personal Data with David McCall, Host of the QTS Experience Podcast
Today we have Part 2 of Joel’s conversation with David McCall, Host of the QTS Experience Podcast & VP of Innovation at QTS Data Centers; and we discuss the present and future of AI, and the good and bad possibilities for a society completely run on personal data. All of this right here, right now, on the Modern CTO Podcast! Check out the QTS Experience Podcast on YouTube! https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC2Zh-1wE8VHD3X8GLw7ZOUQ
Apr 15, 2022 • 52min
Part 1: Free and Open Internet with David McCall, Host of the QTS Experience Podcast
Today we have Part 1 of Joel’s conversation with David McCall, Host of the QTS Experience Podcast & VP of Innovation at QTS Data Centers; and we discuss what it means to have a free and open internet, and how we can think about censorship, guardrails, and risk online. All of this right here, right now, on the Modern CTO Podcast! Check out the QTS Experience Podcast on YouTube! https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC2Zh-1wE8VHD3X8GLw7ZOUQ
Apr 13, 2022 • 44min
Feedback & Strong Culture = Scaling Successfully: with Mark Rees, CTO of Xero
Today we’re talking to Mark Rees, CTO of Xero; and we discuss what it’s been scaling a fast-growing tech company in New Zealand, how Xero differentiates itself with its culture to attract top talent, and why it’s imperative to keep tight feedback loops with your customers, developers, and leadership.All of this right here, right now, on the Modern CTO Podcast! Learn more about Xero at https://www.xero.com/
Apr 11, 2022 • 47min
Teaching Infrastructure from Experience with Keith Townsend, Principal & Co-Founder of The CTO Advisor
Today we’re talking to Keith Townsend, Principal and Co-Founder of the CTO Advisor, and we discuss how Keith has taken on infrastructure modernization projects so he can experience the pain involved and better teach about it, why it is critical to be mindful of technical debt you are taking on, and how the infrastructure team can best support developers at a company. All of this right here, right now, on the Modern CTO Podcast! Learn more about Keith's work with The CTO Advisor at https://thectoadvisor.com
Apr 8, 2022 • 1h 1min
Easing the Pain of Automation with Glenn Hopper, CFO of Sandline
Today we’re talking to Glenn Hopper, CFO at Sandline, and author of Deep Finance; and we discuss how the economy will be affected as robotic process automation becomes more robust, action we can take today to ease the pain of automation taking jobs, and how CFOs can work more collaboratively with CTOs.All of this right here, right now, on the Modern CTO Podcast! Check out Glenn's book Deep Finance now!
Apr 6, 2022 • 34min
Precision & Data in Martial Arts with Ali Ghafour, Founder of 20/20 Armor & Toronto CTO Meetup Group
Today we’re talking to Ali Ghafour, Martial artist & Founder of 20/20 Armor and the Toronto CTO Meetup Group; and we discuss how developing strong discipline is key to success, how 20/20 Armor is bringing precision and data analytics to martial arts competitions, and tips for getting the most out of your R&D investments. All of this right here, right now, on the Modern CTO Podcast! Check out 20/20 Armor at https://2020armor.com
Apr 4, 2022 • 28min
Finding Great Local Talent with Yasir Drabu, Founder of Taazaa
Today we're talking to Yasir Drabu, Founder of Taazaa; and we discuss challenges of hiring outside of a major tech hub, Taazaa's custom software development, and how Yasir's company has incubated multiple successful startups. All of this right here, right now, on the Modern CTO Podcast! Learn more about Taazaa at https://taazaa.com
Apr 1, 2022 • 47min
Underwater Robots Are Cool - with Jeff Smith, VP & GM of Autonomous and Undersea Systems at Saab
Today we’re talking to Jeff Smith, VP and GM of Autonomous & Undersea Systems at Saab; and we discuss how Jeff has built a career in underwater robots, engineering challenges of building machines for use underwater, and Saab’s various unmanned underwater underwater vehicles used in defense, exploration, and more. All of this right here, right now, on the Modern CTO Podcast! Check out Saab's undersea systems at https://www.saab.com/products/security/underwater-systems
