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Modern CTO

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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!

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52:27

Leadership Lessons from Business and Church with Jay...

Modern CTO ·

2025/11/17

It’s lonely at the top. But being lonely is actually a choice.Today, we're talking to Jay Owen, CEO at Business Builders. We discuss how leading in ministry has changed his approach to business leadership, why loneliness at the top is actually a choice, and how AI tools like vibe coding are enabling agencies to build $50,000 solutions in just one week for a few hundred dollars. Thank you to Digital Ocean for sponsoring this episode. For simple cloud and powerful AI that’s built to scale, check

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49:39

Web3 Was a Failure…Will Gaming Save it? with Chris...

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2025/11/13

Web3 crashed and burned when it first rolled out. But now, it’s picking up steam in gaming.Today, we're talking to Chris Hewish, President at Xsolla. We discuss why the first wave of Web3 gaming collapsed into pyramid schemes, how blockchain technology is being reimagined to enhance gameplay instead of replace it, and why creator economies and decentralized ownership could finally solve the cold start problem that's been holding back mass adoption. All of this right here, right now, on the Modern

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52:12

From 2 Guys in a Garage to 700+ Employees with Scott...

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2025/11/10

He walked away from a cushy job to build products in his garage. Here’s how he made it work. Today, we're talking to Scott Henderson, CTO and Co-founder at Celigo. We discuss why AI needs minimal autonomy instead of maximum freedom, how the future of SaaS is chat-to-validate rather than click-to-execute, and why the most expensive AI mistake is adopting it too slowly rather than spending too much. All of this right here, right now, on the Modern CTO Podcast! To learn more about Celigo, check out

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50:55

The AI Coding Arms Race is Transforming Software with...

Modern CTO ·

2025/11/06

Everyone is rushing to master AI, but what does that mean for software security?Today, we're talking to Henrik Plate and Amod Gupta from Endor Labs about their State of Dependency Management report. We discuss how AI coding assistants are introducing new security vulnerabilities, why 90% of security issues exist in code you're not even using, and how malware is now hijacking local AI agents to steal credentials. All of this right here, right now, on the Modern CTO Podcast! To read Endor Labs'

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42:48

How The Telegraph is Redefining the News with AI with...

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2025/11/03

Is journalism being threatened or enhanced by modern technology?Today, we're talking to Dylan Jacques, Chief Product and Technology Officer at The Telegraph. We discuss how AI is transforming news consumption patterns, why maintaining journalistic standards is critical in the age of LLMs, and how publishers can adapt by shipping features faster while preserving the human element of journalism. All of this right here, right now, on the Modern CTO Podcast! Thank you to Digital Ocean for

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55:37

Will AI Ever Create Its Own Meaning? with Bryan...

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2025/10/30

AI is more powerful than ever, but companies are way overhyping this one feature.Today, we're talking to Bryan McCann, CTO and co-founder at You.com. We discuss why CTOs need to start asking deeper questions about meaning, how AI is forcing us to rethink consciousness and intelligence, and why treating AI with respect might actually help you become a better person. All of this right here, right now, on the Modern CTO Podcast! Thank you to Digital Ocean for sponsoring this episode. For simple

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39:01

The AI SRE Hype and How to Get it Right with Yotam...

Modern CTO ·

2025/10/27

AI is more powerful than ever, but companies are way overhyping this one feature. Today, we're talking to Yotam Yemini, CEO of Causely. We discuss why AI SREs are getting so much hype right now, how companies can make the benefits of AI in operations tangible, and why understanding the limitations of language models is crucial for effective implementation in SRE work. All of this right here, right now, on the Modern CTO Podcast! To learn more about Causely, check out their website here.

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52:35

Rewiring Lenovo with Art Hu, SVP & CTO

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2025/10/23

Lenovo has been a global leader in computing for decades. Where are they heading next?Today, we're talking to Art Hu, SVP and CTO at Lenovo. We discuss Lenovo's transformation into a services-led company, the future of personal computing and AI twins, and how CTOs can prepare their organizations for the AI revolution. Thank you to Digital Ocean for sponsoring this episode. For simple cloud and powerful AI that’s built to scale, check out Digital Ocean here. All of this right here, right now, on

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51:29

How Yahoo is Taming the Modern Digital Wilderness...

Modern CTO ·

2025/10/20

Yahoo was there in the earliest days of the internet, but what are they up to now? Today, we're talking to Lee Zen, CTO at Yahoo. We discuss Yahoo's continued relevance in the digital age, how they're leveraging AI and cloud technology to navigate the expanding digital wilderness, and why authenticity and transparency are crucial in tech leadership. Thanks to Fin for sponsoring this episode. To learn more about the #1 AI agent for customer support, go to fin.ai/cto. All of this right here, right

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70:08

Launching ChatGPT with Zack Kass, Former Head GTM at...

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2025/10/16

ChatGPT is the single fastest growing product of all-time, and he was there to launch it.Today, we're talking to Zach Kass, former head of go-to-market at OpenAI. We discuss the story behind launching ChatGPT, how society can responsibly adopt AI, and why societal thresholds are crucial for the integration of new technologies. Thank you to Digital Ocean for sponsoring this episode. For simple cloud and powerful AI that’s built to scale, check out Digital Ocean here. All of this right here, right

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48:57

Securing Everything from 40-Year-Old C++ to GenAI...

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2025/10/13

AI-generated code is inescapable, and you can’t always trust it. So what do you do?Today, we're talking to Varun Badhwar, CEO of Endor Labs. We discuss how they're solving the developer productivity tax by making code more secure, why 90% of code comes from open source and the risks that entails, and how AI coding agents are introducing new security challenges in software development. All of this right here, right now, on the Modern CTO Podcast! To learn more about Endor Labs, check out their

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41:43

Should We Use AI to Bring Back Loved Ones? With Miles...

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2025/10/09

He talks to his dad every night… but his dad passed away eight years ago.Today, we're talking to Miles Spencer, Founder at Reflekta. We discuss how AI is enabling conversations with deceased loved ones, the emergence of the “Soul Tech" category in tech, and why preserving human stories is crucial for future generations. All of this right here, right now, on the Modern CTO Podcast! Thank you to Digital Ocean for sponsoring this episode. For simple cloud and powerful AI that’s built to scale,

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46:43

Scale Differently in the Age of AI with Robert Duffy,...

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2025/10/06

Technology is moving faster than it ever has, so how do you actually scale?Today, we're talking to Robert Duffy, CTO at HealthEdge. We discuss how AI is changing traditional scaling strategies, why rapidly bootstrapping trust is crucial in merged organizations, and how assuming positive intent can transform leadership and team dynamics. All of this right here, right now, on the Modern CTO Podcast! To learn more about HealthEdge, check out their website here.

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51:04

Working with Steve Jobs & Becoming a Wiser Guy with...

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2025/10/02

“I don’t trust you either, Steve.” He made a $400m mistake at Apple.Today, we're talking to Guy Kawasaki, Chief Evangelist at Canva and author of "Wiser Guy". We discuss his experiences working with Steve Jobs, how he navigated hearing loss and became a mission-driven leader, and why it's essential to approach life with humor and resilience in the face of challenges. All of this right here, right now, on the Modern CTO Podcast! Thank you to Digital Ocean for sponsoring this episode. For simple

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49:20

From Nothing to a $10 Billion Rocket Ship with Jeff...

Modern CTO ·

2025/09/29

He spearheaded a new arm of Comcast to unprecedented success.Today, we're talking to Jeff Buzzelli, Regional SVP at Comcast. We discuss how Comcast Business grew from zero to $10 billion, why employee engagement is crucial for successful leadership, and how the company manages telecommunications during hurricane season in Florida. All of this right here, right now, on the Modern CTO Podcast! To learn more about Comcast, check out their website here.

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50:26

How GoFundMe is Changing Fundraisers in the Age of AI...

Modern CTO ·

2025/09/25

His biggest failure transformed him into a great leader.Today, we're talking to Arnie Katz, CPTO at GoFundMe. We discuss how GoFundMe is leveraging AI and LLMs to revolutionize fundraising, why understanding the psychology of asking for help is crucial in philanthropy, and how velocity is the key to success in tech innovation and leadership. Thank you to Digital Ocean for sponsoring this episode. For simple cloud and powerful AI that’s built to scale, check out Digital Ocean here.

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48:23

Leading Superworkers in the Public Sector with Denise...

Modern CTO ·

2025/09/24

When you have to call 911, can you trust the operator to do their job? Today, we're talking to Denise Hemke, CPO at Neogov. We discuss how NeoGov is revolutionizing public sector software with AI-powered solutions, why building purpose-built products for government is crucial, and how gamification is transforming policy training for 911 operators. All of this right here, right now, on the Modern CTO Podcast! To learn more about NEOGOV, check out their website here.

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48:53

Why Agility is Your Greatest Business Survival Skill...

Modern CTO ·

2025/09/22

Toshiba is changing everything about the way we check out at the grocery store. Today, we're talking to Robert Parsons, VP of Hardware Portfolio at Toshiba Global Commerce Solutions. We discuss why agility is your greatest business survival skill in retail technology, how modular systems are reshaping the future of checkout experiences, and why data-driven decision-making is crucial for technology leaders. All of this right here, right now, on the Modern CTO Podcast! To learn more about Toshiba

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43:27

Capitalize on Chaos & Lead Through Toxic Workplaces...

Modern CTO ·

2025/09/18

The World Uncertainty Index is the highest it has ever been: we are in chaos.Today, we're talking to Rob Kalwarowsky, executive coach and TEDx speaker. We discuss how to capitalize on chaos in uncertain times, why self-leadership is crucial for navigating turbulence, and how understanding the concept of parts vs. self can transform your leadership approach.

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55:33

Shifting From Career Mode to Coaching Mode with Nick...

Modern CTO ·

2025/09/15

This episode will hit you where it hurts, but leaders need to hear this. Today, we're talking to Nick Calver, VP of Financial Services at Palo Alto Networks. We discuss the importance of overcoming adversity in leadership, how understanding core values can guide career decisions, and why balancing work and family life is crucial for long-term success. All of this right here, right now, on the Modern CTO Podcast! Thanks to Fin for sponsoring this episode. To learn more about the #1 AI agent for

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