CTO Confessions Brought to you by IT Labs
IT LabsHosted by TC Gill, this podcast explores the dynamic world of technology leadership. Each episode explores the challenges, strategies, and stories that shape the lives of today’s CTOs and tech leaders. From navigating complex business issues to leading high-performing teams, CTO Confessions sheds light on the multifaceted role of technology executives, highlighting the critical decisions they make... more
| Publishes | Twice monthly | Episodes | 210 | Founded | 6 years ago |
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Episode 207: Feedback loops, optimizing campaigns, and leading with Dustin Jackson by IT Labs
Most people think the CTO has all the answers. Jay Dalke would disagree. In this episode of CTO Confessions, TC Gill sits down with Jay Dalke, CTO at AbaxHealth, to explore what the role actually looks like from the inside — the misconceptions that f... more
Background checks sound straightforward. Until you try to build the infrastructure behind them at scale. In this episode of CTO Confessions, TC Gill sits down with Luca Bonmassar, CTO of Checkr — a platform that helps millions of people find meaningf... more
Technology isn't slowing down. And neither are the expectations placed on the people leading it. In this episode of CTO Confessions, TC Gill sits down with Ahmed Abdelrahman, CTO at Bayzat, to talk about what it actually takes to build high-performin... more
Is the push-pull of feature prioritization giving you a headache? You aren't alone. In this episode, TC Gill sits down with Rigvinath Chevala, CPTO at ServiceChannel, to strip away the hype and get into the real grit of tech leadership. Rigvinath bri... more
Your system doesn't need heroes — A guide on building and scaling a team "If your system needs heroes, you don't have a system." In this episode of CTO Confessions, TC sits down with engineering leader Swarnim Kumari for a candid conversation on what... more
What does it really take to build great hardware in a software-first world? In this episode of CTO Confessions, we sit down with Nico Cormier, CTO of reMarkable — the company behind the world's leading paper tablet — to explore what modern hardware d... more
Assuming you know what motivates people is often what disconnects you from them. In this episode of CTO Confessions, Ravi Soni, VP of Engineering at Curative, shares why strong leadership starts with curiosity — not conclusions — especially in comple... more
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This series centers on technology leadership and the realities of running modern engineering organizations. Episodes typically feature CTOs, CPTOs, and senior engineering leaders discussing how they balance technical vision with business goals, manage teams and culture, and navigate fast-moving tech trends such as AI, DevOps, data governance, and product strategy. Notable throughlines include the shift toward cross-functional leadership, the importance of psychological safety and stakeholder education, and pragmatic approaches to scaling platforms and aligning technology with business outcomes. The lineup frequently highlights lessons on hiring, governance, architecture, and the human side of leading technical teams, offering actionable ins... more
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2. Jay Dalke
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