Modern Cto With Joel Beasley

Today we’re talking to Michael Levin, Professor of Biology at Tufts University; and we discuss how Michael has learned to create reproducing robots from frog cells, what we can make these robots do and what they’re already capable of, and how Michael’s studies of cellular cognition are being applied to regenerating lost limbs. All of this right here, right now, on the Modern CTO Podcast!  Learn more about Michael Levin and his research at http://drmichaellevin.org

Today we’re talking to Peter Rahfeld, CSO of ABOzymes; and we discuss how Peter’s company hopes to make blood types obsolete by being able to change any blood to Type O. Learn about the science and the business behind this breakthrough right here, right now, on the Modern CTO Podcast!  Learn more at https://www.abozymes.com

Today we’re talking to Matt Mahar, the CEO of Cana; and we discuss how Cana has built a molecular beverage printer capable of dispensing any drink imaginable on demand, how decentralizing beverage manufacturing will have a significant and immediate impact on the environment, and what the future could look like with most foods and drinks able to be printed in your home.  All of this right here, right now, on the Modern CTO Podcast!  Learn more about Cana and their molecular beverage printer at https://www.cana.com

Today we’re talking to Ahmad Kian, Co-Founder of Apadana and CEO of Apadana Solar Technologies; and we discuss how having a strong local financial partner has been integral to the growth of his business, the present and future of solar technology in the United States, and how we can reverse the harm humans have done to the environment to keep a planet where we can thrive. All of this right here, right now, on the Modern CTO Podcast!  Learn more about Apadana Solar Technologies at https://www.apadanasolartech.com In case you missed it: check out our episode with Brett Cooksey, the CIO of Sunrise Banks (mentioned in this episode)

Today we’re talking to Adam Bahret, an expert reliability engineering consultant, and owner of Apex Ridge Reliability; and we discuss how the CTO is often alone as the bridge between the technology and business sides of an organization, the value of being able to make great infographics, and the importance of getting constant feedback from your team.  All of this right here, right now, on the Modern CTO Podcast!  If you want to to talk to Adam Bahret about creating custom reliability solutions, learn more at http://www.apexridge.com/ Check out Adam Bahret's podcast, The Reliability Leader: https://apexridge.com/podcasts/ In case you missed it, check out the first episode we did with Adam Bahret at https://moderncto.io/adam-bahret/

Today we’re talking to Scott Sellers, Co-Founder and CEO of Azul; and we discuss how there is currently a trillion dollars of market cap being weighed down by cloud costs, different tactics for mitigating cloud costs, and how Azul’s extremely efficient Java runtime can help you reduce the number of instances your company needs to run an application.  All of this right here, right now, on the Modern CTO Podcast!  Learn more about Azul here: https://www.azul.com

Today we’re talking to Ali Fazel, VP of Marketing at GRIN; and we discuss how companies can be leveraging influencer & creator marketing as a channel, why influencer marketing will have more longevity than traditional interruptive advertising, and how to put science and numbers behind working with creators the same way you would with traditional digital marketing channels.  All of this right here, right now, on the Modern CTO Podcast!  Learn more about GRIN here: https://grin.co

Today we’re talking to Jonathan Cobb, Senior Communications Manager at the World Nuclear Association; and we discuss different uses for nuclear science including energy, medicine, and heat, the challenges of getting nuclear energy to compete economically with fossil fuel and renewables, and how we can get the world to net zero emissions in the next 25 years.  All of this right here, right now, on the Modern CTO Podcast!  Learn more about the World Nuclear Association at https://world-nuclear.org

Today we’re talking to Todd Allen, Professor of Nuclear Engineering at University of Michigan; and we discuss the state of nuclear energy in the world today, barriers to investing more in nuclear energy, and what it would take to have a personal nuclear reactor in your home. All of this right here, right now, on the Modern CTO Podcast!  Check out UMich's Fastest Path to Zero Initiative, where Todd and other super bright people are working hard to get the world to net zero carbon emissions.

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

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! 

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

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

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/

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

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!

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

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

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

Today we’re talking to John Sudduth, CIO of the MWRD of Greater Chicago; and we discuss what it’s like running the IT function at the largest water treatment facility in the world, their approach to cybersecurity as attacks on critical infrastructure have become more common, and how working with Rimini Street has freed up John’s IT team to spend more time on IT-related tasks.  All of this right here, right now, on the Modern CTO Podcast!  Learn more about Rimini Street at https://www.riministreet.com Learn more about the MWRD Chicago at https://mwrd.org