Today we’re talking to Gal Shaul, the Co-Founder and CTO at Augury. And we discuss how Augury’s machine health AI is able to prevent 80% of unexpected downtime. How COVID has accelerated years of innovation down to a matter of months, and how to make space for different ways of thinking to get the best ideas possible out of your team. All of this right here, right now, on the ModernCTO Podcast!  To learn more about Augury, check them out at https://www.augury.com

Today we’re talking to Trevor Hinesley, the Co-Founder and CTO at Soundstripe. And we discuss his journey from touring musician to CTO. How Soundstripe enables musicians to make a steady income creating music, and how to know when to trust your gut for big decisions.  All of this right here, right now, on the ModernCTO Podcast!  To learn more about Soundstripe, check them out at https://www.soundstripe.com

Today we’re talking to Scott Lynn, the Founder and CEO at Masterworks.io. And we discuss how Masterworks is democratizing access to fine art as an investable asset. The challenges involved with offering fractional shares of atwork, and how to change your focus between scaling and productivity during different stages of a business’s life cycle. All of this right here, right now, on the ModernCTO Podcast!  To learn more about Masterworks, check them out at https://www.masterworks.io

Today we’re talking to Donna Johnson, VP of Product and Solution Marketing at Cradlepoint. And we discuss how cradlepoint provides reliable enterprise network connectivity over cellular. The importance of constantly reevaluating your goals, and why it’s important to be comfortable trying new things and making mistakes.  All of this right here, right now, on the ModernCTO Podcast! To learn more about Cradlepoint, check them out at https://cradlepoint.com

Today we’re talking to Cory Munchbach, the COO at BlueConic. And we discuss the consequences for the advertising industry of killing 3rd party cookies. How IT and Marketing can work better together, and how to foster a culture of empathy within your organization. All of this right here, right now, on the ModernCTO Podcast!  To learn more about BlueConic, check them out at https://www.blueconic.com

Today we’re talking to Manish Gupta, EVP of Engineering at Coinbase. And we discuss Coinbase’s mission to increase economic freedom in the world. Building the infrastructure to support future innovation in crypto, and exciting future use cases for blockchain.  All of this right here, right now, on the ModernCTO Podcast! To learn more about Coinbase, check them out at https://www.coinbase.com

Today we’re talking to Hunter Jensen, the CTO at Permission.io. And we discuss how Permission is helping users get paid for the data they give up to advertisers. How partnering with Auth0 has allowed Permission to provide a secure and frictionless experience for their users, and what it takes to create, distribute, and protect a new cryptocurrency. All of this right here, right now, on the ModernCTO Podcast! To learn more about Permission, check them out at https://permission.io To learn more about Auth0, check them out at https://auth0.com

Today we’re talking to David White, the Founder and President of Axio. And we discuss how David found his way into shaping many of today’s cybersecurity best practices. How the digital threat landscape is evolving today, and the importance of constantly reassessing your security strategy for the future. All of this right here, right now, on the ModernCTO Podcast!  To learn more about Axio, check them out at https://axio.com

Today we have Brad Sousa, CTO of AVI Systems, hosting Howard Boville, the Head of IBM Hybrid Cloud. And they discuss how to propagate your vision throughout an organization. IBM’s recent innovations in hybrid cloud, and why it’s important to find engineers that not only have the right talent, but also the right attitude for the job. All of this right here, right now, on the ModernCTO Podcast!  To learn more about IBM Hybrid Cloud, check them out at https://www.ibm.com/cloud/hybrid To learn more about AVI Systems, check them out at https://www.avisystems.com

Today we’re talking to Mark Porter, the CTO of MongoDB. And we discuss MongoDB’s fresh take on making databases faster, more efficient, and easier to use. The importance of always being a student of life, and how to make space for open and honest conversations with your employees as a manager.  All of this right here, right now, on the ModernCTO Podcast! To learn more about MongoDB, check them out at https://www.mongodb.com/

Today we’re talking to Bryan Jones, CTO  at The Office Of Experience. And we discuss the technology that’s behind their premiere digital design agency. Benefits of having a flat organizational hierarchy, and the importance of surrounding yourself with people smarter than you. All of this right here, right now, on the ModernCTO Podcast! To learn more about The Office of Experience, check them out at https://officeofexperience.com/

Today we have another special guest host episode, with Derek Knudsen, former CTO of Alteryx, hosting Michal Pěchouček, the CTO of Avast. And they discuss how Avast is combatting adversarial AI used by hackers with AI for security that can scale. Michal’s goal of decreasing the cost of online freedom for all, and why it’s important to keep users invested in their cybersecurity health. All of this right here, right now, on the ModernCTO Podcast!  To learn more about Avast, check them out at https://www.avast.com/

Today we’re talking to Rajan Annadurai, the CTO at Deserve. And we discuss the advantages of having a modern cloud based infrastructure for credit cards. Innovative credit card reward programs enabled by Deserve’s technology, and how cryptocurrencies are set to completely change the way the financial system works. All of this right here, right now, on the ModernCTO Podcast!  To learn more about Deserve, check them out at https://deservecards.com

Today we’re talking to Patrick Mulvehill, the EVP of Operations at Calero-MDSL. And we discuss how Calero-MDSL simplifies technology expense management for enterprises. Tips for getting to know the culture of a company before getting hired, and how to provide a vision and unified strategy to get everyone on your team moving in the right direction. All of this right here, right now, on the ModernCTO Podcast! To learn more about Calero-MDSL, check them out at https://www.caleromdsl.com

Today we’re talking to Kyle McKenna, the Manager of Enterprise Technology at Cars.com. And we discuss what it’s been like for Kyle building the IT department from the ground up. How he’s utilized JumpCloud to manage the ever-growing amount of laptops and desktops at the organization, and the value of adding a personal touch to online communications. All of this right here, right now, on the ModernCTO Podcast! To learn more about Cars.com, check them out at Cars.com! To learn more about JumpCloud, check them out at JumpCloud.com!

Today we’re talking to Kevin Kane, the CEO at Dassian. And we discuss how modern organizations are redefining change management. Dassian’s systems integration tooling, and the power of reflecting on and learning from your career path and life choices.  All of this right here, right now, on the ModernCTO Podcast! To learn more about Dassian, check them out at https://www.dassian.com

Today we’re talking to Tim Urban, the Co-Founder and writer at WaitButWhy. And we discuss how to tackle writing about huge topics like the Fermi Paradox. What it’s been like for Tim working with Elon Musk to write about Tesla, SpaceX and Neuralink, and imagining what the future may hold for humanity. All of this right here, right now, on the ModernCTO Podcast! To learn more and check out Tim's writing, go to https://waitbutwhy.com

Today we’re talking to Edith Harbaugh, the Co-Founder and CEO at LaunchDarkly. And we discuss how utilizing feature flags enables developers to deploy more often and with less stress. How LaunchDarkly can drop the mean time to remediate bugs down to seconds, and how to establish a culture of autonomy. All of this right here, right now, on the ModernCTO Podcast! To learn more about LaunchDarkly, check them out at https://launchdarkly.com

Today we’re talking to Rohan Amin, the CIO of Chase at JP Morgan Chase. And we discuss the cool tech behind running the largest bank in the United States. How Chase has been hiring a diverse set of engineers from coding bootcamps rather than traditional four-year degrees, and JP Morgan Chase’s strategy for keeping all 12,000+ employees on the same page.  All of this right here, right now, on the ModernCTO Podcast! To learn more about JP Morgan Chase, check them out at https://www.jpmorganchase.com

Today we’re talking to Dr. Selva Selvaratnam, CEO at OpSec Security. And we discuss how OpSec is able to leverage massive amounts of data to protect brands from bad actors. Benefits of being vertically integrated, and encouraging an open culture of communication.  All of this right here, right now, on the ModernCTO Podcast! To learn more about OpSec Security, check them out at https://www.opsecsecurity.com

Today we’re talking to Derek Roberti, the VP of Technology at Cognigy. And we discuss Cognigy’s advanced conversational automation. The future of Natural Language Understanding AI, and how to motivate your team with what they’re passionate about.  All of this right here, right now, on the ModernCTO Podcast! To learn more about Cognigy, check them out at https://www.cognigy.com

Today we’re talking to Steven Davis, the VP of Engineering at Innodata. And we discuss how Innodata enables data scientists to spend more time on data analysis rather than data extraction. Avoiding bias and echo chambers in AI, and tips for meeting the needs of a diverse team as a manager.  All of this right here, right now, on the ModernCTO Podcast! To learn more about Innodata, check them out at https://innodata.com

Today we’re talking to Mike Hustler, the CTO of AppNeta. And we discuss how to create a culture of trust, performance, and transparency. AppNeta’s advanced network monitoring solutions, and how AppNeta has been able to give employees every other Friday off with no loss in productivity. All of this right here, right now, on the ModernCTO Podcast! To learn more about AppNeta, you can check them out at https://www.appneta.com

Today we’re talking to Biju Shoolapani, the Global Leader of Digital Core Transformation at Hexaware. And we discuss the process of Optimization, Modernization, and Transformation of a business. Building empathy in engineers by having them think like consultants, and the importance of leading with example as a leader. All of this, right here, right now, on the Modern CTO Podcast! To learn more about Hexaware, you can check them out at https://hexaware.com

Today we’re talking to Shiven Ramji, the Chief Product Officer at Auth0. And we discuss tips for taking your career to a new industry. How Auth0 keeps their engineers close to the customers, and the obstacles we will need to overcome to reach a passwordless future.  All of this right here, right now, on the ModernCTO Podcast! To learn more about Auth0, you can check them out at https://auth0.com

Today we’re talking to Eric Newcomer, the CTO at WSO2. And we discuss how to get comfortable being uncomfortable. How WSO2’s Choreo platform makes cloud integration easy, and the history of the cloud from invention to today. All of this right here, right now, on the Modern CTO Podcast! To learn more about WSO2, check them out at https://wso2.com

Today we have Mike Anderson, Founder/CTO of Tealium and past podcast guest, hosting Andre Fuetsch, the CTO of AT&T and President of AT&T Labs. And they discuss the future of wireless network technology, how we are moving towards a world where everything with a power source will have connectivity, and the benefits of being a patent-minded technologist.  All of this right here, right now, on the ModernCTO Podcast! Check out AT&T's recent innovations at https://about.att.com/sites/labs_research Check out Mike's company Tealium at https://tealium.com

Today we’re talking to Ryan Westwood, the Co-Founder and CEO of Simplus. And we discuss how to lead with example to reinforce the values of your company. How to find success as an entrepreneur by mastering your niche, and best practices for mergers and acquisitions that Ryan has learned from experience. All of this right here, right now, on the ModernCTO Podcast! To learn more about Simplus, check them out at https://www.simplus.com

Today we’re talking to Jonathan Cutrell, Host of the Developer Tea Podcast, and Director of Technology at PBS. And we discuss how resisting failure is akin to resisting reality. Differences in how you plan at a larger organization vs at a startup, and being comfortable recognizing the fluidity of your passions in life. All of this right here, right now, on the ModernCTO Podcast! 

Today we’re talking to Vyacheslav Vanyulin, the CEO of Auriga. And we discuss how outsourcing developers has become more mainstream in the wake of COVID-19. How Auriga allows their engineers to easily change projects to keep things fresh, and why passionate engineers build better products. All of this right here, right now, on the ModernCTO Podcast! For more on Auriga, check them out at https://auriga.com/

Today we’re talking to James Bourke, Director of Firm Technology at Withum. And we discuss how incredibly important relationships are in your professional life. Tips for keeping things fresh in your career, and how remote work has always been inevitable.  All of this right here, right now, on the ModernCTO Podcast! For more on Withum, check them out at https://www.withum.com

Today we’re talking to Zane Bond, Director of Product Management at Keeper Security. And we discuss Keeper’s “Zero Knowledge” password management technology. How having better security doesn’t necessarily mean compromising ease of use, and tips for changing your career path to keep it exciting.  All of this right here, right now, on the ModernCTO Podcast!  For more on Keeper Security, check them out at https://www.keepersecurity.com/

Today we’re talking to Colleen Berube, the CIO at Zendesk. And we discuss how CTOs and CIOs can be focusing more on customer experience. Why you should provide employees with as much context about the organization as possible, and how creating a great experience for your employees will create a great experience for customers down the line.  All of this right here, right now, on the ModernCTO Podcast!  For more on Zendesk, visit them at https://www.zendesk.com/

Today we’re talking to Dylan Etkin, the Founder and CEO at Sleuth. And we discuss the challenges of creating developer tools that satisfy both developers and managers. Lessons learned on setting clear expectations as a leader, and tips for facilitating strong two-way communication with your direct reports.  All of this right here, right now, on the ModernCTO Podcast!  For more on Sleuth, check them out at https://www.sleuth.io/

Today we’re talking to Matt Mobley, the CTO at Merkle. And we discuss why your company’s technology should always be outcome-driven. How to deliver personalized ad experiences while still respecting user privacy, and making sure to align culture during mergers and acquisitions.  All of this right here, right now, on the ModernCTO Podcast!  For more on Merkle, visit them at https://www.merkleinc.com/

Today we’re talking to John Bellone, the CTO of SS&C Health. And we discuss how SS&C Health is enabling pharmacies to better serve their customers. The future of personal data privacy in healthcare, and creating a company culture where everyone feels comfortable openly sharing their thoughts and ideas. All of this right here, right now, on the ModernCTO Podcast!  To learn more about SS&C Health, check them out at https://health.ssctech.com

Today we’re talking to Colin Copeland, the CTO of Caktus Group. And we discuss giving back to the community with civic hacking and custom software development. The power of building the right team around you, and how working at a custom software development firm always stays interesting with new challenges.  All of this right here, right now, on the ModernCTO Podcast!  To learn more about Caktus Group, check them out at https://www.caktusgroup.com/ Hello my friends, you’ve probably heard my voice on the episode intros by now, and soon you’ll be hearing a lot more of me. My name is Adam, I’m the executive producer of the podcast, and I’m going to be hosting a lot the episodes coming up along with some other special guest hosts for the MODERN CTO SUMMER TAKEOVER

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 Banks, check them out at https://sunrisebanks.com/

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.virtru.com/

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://tldr.tech/

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 about Omatic, check them out at https://omaticsoftware.com/

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.keepersecurity.com

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 more about Virtru, check them out at https://www.virtru.com

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 Brinqa, check them out at https://www.brinqa.com

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 out at https://www.imohealth.com

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 out at https://www.spin.app To learn more about Toptal, check them out at https://www.toptal.com

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 the Modern CTO Podcast! To learn more about KoBold Metals, check them out at https://www.koboldmetals.com