Sinopsis
Podcast by Modern CTO with Joel Beasley
Episodios
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Inside Cisco’s Agentic AI Revolution with Jeetu Patel, President & CPO
28/08/2025 Duración: 41minToday, we're talking to Jeetu Patel, President and CPO at Cisco. We discuss how Cisco is leading the charge in transforming AI infrastructure and security, why addressing the trust deficit in AI is crucial for widespread adoption, and how the unprecedented scale and speed of the AI revolution is reshaping the tech landscape. All of this right here, right now, on the Modern CTO Podcast! To learn more about what Cisco is up to, visit their website here.
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Stack Overflow’s Pivot with Jody Bailey, CTO
25/08/2025 Duración: 46minToday, we're talking to Jody Bailey, CTO of Stack Overflow. We discuss how Stack Overflow is adapting to challenges posed by generative AI, why creating smaller communities within the platform is crucial for user engagement, and how Stack Overflow for Teams is evolving to become an essential part of the development pipeline for companies. All of this right here, right now, on the Modern CTO Podcast! You already know Stack Overflow, but make sure to visit their website here: https://stackoverflow.com
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How to Deliver Bad News and Get Away with It with Mahesh Guruswamy, CPTO at Kickstarter
21/08/2025 Duración: 48minToday, we're talking to Mahesh Guruswamy, CPTO at Kickstarter. We discuss how to effectively deliver bad news in corporate settings, why CTOs can no longer be the "nice guy" in today's business environment, and how AI tools are reshaping both personal and professional life. All of this right here, right now, on the Modern CTO Podcast! To learn more about Mahesh and pick up a copy of the bo
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Is Your Company Frozen or Boiling? with Etienne de Bruin, Founder of 7CTOs
18/08/2025 Duración: 49minToday, we're talking to Etienne de Bruin, Founder of 7CTOs. We discuss why organizations need to operate in a "liquid" state between frozen and boiling, how complex adaptive systems impact technology leadership, and why financial savvy is becoming increasingly crucial for CTOs in the modern business landscape. 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 now, on the Modern CTO Podcast! To buy a copy of "Liquid," go to: https://ctosentinel.com/liquid/ To learn more about 7CTOs, check out their website here.
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Why CTOs Are Ditching AWS for Simpler Solutions with Anurag Goel, Founder of Render
14/08/2025 Duración: 52minToday, we're talking to Anurag Goel, Founder at Render. We discuss why it's essential to simplify cloud infrastructure in the age of AI, how developers are being impacted by the challenges of working with LLM APIs, and why it's more crucial than ever to focus on product development instead of managing complex cloud configurations. All of this right here, right now, on the Modern CTO Podcast! To learn more about Render, check out their website here.
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The AI Conversation CTOs are Having Behind Closed Doors with Robert Duffy, CTO at HealthEdge
11/08/2025 Duración: 53minToday, we're talking to Robert Duffy, CTO at HealthEdge. We discuss what CTOs are really saying about AI behind closed doors, how to scale AI initiatives across large organizations, and why balancing innovation with regulatory compliance is crucial in healthcare technology. 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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How to Remix Talent Instead of Cutting It with Gino Ferrand, Founder at Tecla
04/08/2025 Duración: 55minToday, we're talking to Gino Ferrand, Founder at Tecla. We discuss why it’s essential to remix talent in the age of AI, how junior developers are being impacted disproportionately by AI, and why it’s more crucial than ever to build instead of buy. All of this right here, right now, on the Modern CTO Podcast! To learn more about Tecla, check out their website here. Check out Gino's newsletter, Redeployed, here!
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How to Best Manage Your Tech Debt with Fredrik Carlegren and Yeshai Bouskila from Toshiba
28/07/2025 Duración: 39minToday, we're talking to Fredrik Carlegren, VP & Head of Marketing & Communications, and Yeshai Bouskila, Executive Director Retail Innovation at Toshiba Global Commerce Solutions. We discuss the best ways to manage tech debt, why rigid systems block innovation, and how AI is impacting the technology of frictionless grocery stores. All of this right here, right now, on the Modern CTO Podcast! To learn more about Toshiba Global Commerce Solutions, check out their website her
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The Future of Humanoid Robotics with Andrew Kiguel, CEO at Realbotix
21/07/2025 Duración: 53minToday, we're talking to Andrew Kiguel, CEO at Realbotix. We discuss the state of humanoid robotics, why robots could solve the loneliness epidemic, and what the world will look like when robots are obtainable by average people. Thanks to Fin for sponsoring this episode. To learn more about the #1 AI agent for customer support, go to fin.ai/cto
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Security for AI, or AI for Security? With Nick Calver, VP at Palo Alto Networks
14/07/2025 Duración: 45minToday, we're talking to Nick Calver, VP of Financial Services at Palo Alto Networks. We discuss the state of AI ransomware attacks, what the mindset is to best prepare for them, and how to think about product consolidation in order to best serve your customers. All of this right here, right now, on the Modern CTO Podcast! To learn more about Palo Alto Networks, check out their website here.
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Maximizing ROI by Being a Great Customer with David Meyer, VP of IT at Irrimax Corporation
07/07/2025 Duración: 45minToday, we're talking to David Meyer, VP of IT at Irrimax Corporation. We discuss David’s best advice on maximizing your ROI in IT investments, why you should focus on intangible ROI, and David’s golden 80/20 rule for IT projects. All of this right here, right now, on the Modern CTO Podcast! To learn more about Irrimax, check out their website here. To learn more about Velosio, check out their website here.
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How to Lead Your Team with Comedy & Improv with Mike Tria, CTO of Gusto
30/06/2025 Duración: 37minToday, we're talking to Mike Tria, CTO at Gusto. We discuss how Mike has led his teams from his background in improv, why you’ll never trust harder than when you’re in an improv troupe, and why vibe-coding might be the new normal in software development. All of this right here, right now, on the Modern CTO Podcast! To learn more about Gusto, check out their website here.
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Busting the 4 Myths of Microsoft Support with Mary Jo Foley & Mike Jones
23/06/2025 Duración: 45minToday, we're talking to Mary Jo Foley, Editor in Chief, Directions on Microsoft, and Mike Jones, VP at US Cloud. We discuss four myths about Microsoft support that waste thousands of dollars every year, why Microsoft is investing $80b into AI, and why Mary Jo told Steve Jobs to leave her first interview with Bill Gates. All of this right here, right now, on the Modern CTO Podcast! To learn more about US Cloud, check out their website here. To learn more about Directions on Microsoft, check out their website here.
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How to Get a 6-Figure Raise with John Gates, Pay Negotiation Coach
16/06/2025 Duración: 44minToday, we're talking to John Gates, Pay Negotiation Coach. We discuss how executives can position themselves for a six figure raise, why changing companies is the best way to get the biggest bump in pay, and how you can negotiate more effectively in any situation. All of this right here, right now, on the Modern CTO Podcast! To learn more about John's Salary Coach method, check out his website here.
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The Rise of Agentic AI as the UX of the Future with Phil Tee, EVP at Zscaler
09/06/2025 Duración: 55minToday, we're talking to Phil Tee, EVP & Head of AI Innovation at Zscaler. We discuss why agentic AI will change everything about the way we use technology, what it will look like to fully team up with autonomous technology, and why intelligence itself might be more malleable than we ever thought. All of this right here, right now, on the Modern CTO Podcast! To learn more about Zscaler, check out their website here.
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How to Go From CTO to CEO with Robbie Morrison, CEO at Velosio
02/06/2025 Duración: 39minToday, we're talking to Robbie Morrison, CEO at Velosio. We discuss how and why Robbie decided to change paths from CTO to CEO, the different ways Robbie has thought about culture throughout his career, and how Robbie has handled tough conversations throughout his leadership positions. Be a part of the conversation! Take Velosio’s Technology Leadership Challenges survey here. All of this right here, right now, on the Modern CTO Podcast! To learn more about Velosio, check out their website here. Produced by ProSeries Media: https://proseriesmedia.com/ For booking inquiries, email booking@proseriesmedia.com
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Network Intelligence is Changing the Internet with Avi Freedman, CEO at Kentik
29/05/2025 Duración: 01h02minToday, we're talking to Avi Freedman, CEO at Kentik. We discuss how Kentik is evolving beyond network observability, why networks might never be fully autonomous, and why you should lead your team into tasks you wouldn’t do yourself. All of this right here, right now, on the Modern CTO Podcast! To learn more about Kentik, check out their website here. Produced by ProSeries Media: https://proseriesmedia.com/ For booking inquiries, email booking@proseriesmedia.com
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Leading an $80b Telco Project with Tony Speller, SVP at Comcast
26/05/2025 Duración: 48minToday, we're talking to Tony Speller, SVP of Operation and Engineering at Comcast. We discuss how Comcast is breaking new ground with their $80b project, how AI is supercharging network repair, and why work life balance will never truly work. All of this right here, right now, on the Modern CTO Podcast! To learn more about Comcast, check out their website here. Produced by ProSeries Media: https://proseriesmedia.com/ For booking inquiries, email booking@proseriesmedia.com
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Why You Should Get Fired for Buying Microsoft Support with Michael Jones, VP at US CLOUD
19/05/2025 Duración: 49minToday, we're talking to Michael Jones, VP at US Cloud. We discuss why nobody in their right mind should be buying support services from Microsoft, the true goals of Microsoft’s support services over the years, and lifelong lessons that Mike and Joel learned from their shared mentor, Brad Sousa. All of this right here, right now, on the Modern CTO Podcast! To learn more about US Cloud, check out their website here. Produced by ProSeries Media: https://proseriesmedia.com/ For booking inquiries, email booking@proseriesmed
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Exploring the Tension Between AI Law and Innovation with Kevin Korpics and Reza Zaheri from Quantum Metric
12/05/2025 Duración: 48minToday, we're talking to Kevin Korpics, Field CTO and Reza Zaheri, CISO at Quantum Metric. We discuss the impact of AI law in the EU, the levels of regulation that affect your business based on risk, and how to stop being a workaholic. All of this right here, right now, on the Modern CTO Podcast! To learn more about Quantum Metric, check out their website here. Thanks to US Cloud for sponsoring this episode. Do you need to level up your Microsoft support services? Check out US Cloud for the best Microsoft support in the game: uscloud.com Produced by ProSeries Media: https://proseriesmedia.com/ For booking inquiries, email booking@proseriesmedia.com