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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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Alan Williamson
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Guy Kawasaki
Legendary Apple evangelist; Chief Evangelist at Canva
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Stephen Poletto
Field CTO at Span
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Episode: Why You Can’t Go Off Vibes in Software Development with Stephen Poletto, Field CTO at Span
Tom Chi
Google X founder and founding partner of At One Ventures
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Episode: Why Regenerative Tech Needs to be the Future with Tom Chi, Google X Founder & author of Climate Capital
Don McMillan
Comedian with an engineering background and multiple patents
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Episode: From Inventing a Microprocessor to Full-Time Tech Comedian with Don McMillan
Kevin Adams
CIO at Edward Jones
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Vipul Hingne
Interim CTO at Booking.com
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Ariful Huq
Co-founder at Exaforce, focusing on AI cyber defense.
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Rob Woollen
Co-founder of Sigma
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Joel Beasley
Host of Modern CTO, known for insightful discussions with technology leaders, focusing on innovative strategies and leadership in the tech industry.

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4.8 out of 5 stars from 195 ratings
  • Where the Future of Tech Gets Real

    Modern CTO is one of the most consistent and insightful podcasts out there for engineering leaders and tech-forward founders. The show blends deep technical thinking with relatable leadership lessons, making each episode a high-signal experience. The recent conversation with Phil Tee on agentic AI was a fascinating glimpse into how our relationship with intelligent systems is about to shift, both functionally and philosophically.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    YourCTO
    United States8 months ago
  • Great listen

    Joel is an industry expert and always entertaining.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Steamuser101010
    United States2 years ago
  • A Must-Listen for Tech Leaders

    Modern CTO, hosted by the knowledgeable Joel Beasley, is a must-listen for tech leaders. Offering timely, relevant discussions, the podcast excels in both content and production quality. Having been a guest, I can attest to Joel's skill in making complex topics accessible and actionable. Highly recommended.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Bill Tingle
    United States3 years ago
  • Informative fun-to-listen-to

    Joel is a great host, and actually lets the guests speak — easy-to-listen-to shows, short and succinct, with great takeaways. Loved the Sasha episode. Thank you!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Ally Kluge
    United States3 years ago
  • Go To Place For Tech Leaders

    Avid listener of this show, fantastic insight for all tech leaders!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    sycamorecwis
    United Kingdom3 years ago

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Engaging and entertaining host, making complex topics accessible.
Experience with guests provides practical insights and takeaways.
Hosts enriching conversations that cater to both personal and professional interests.
Consistently insightful content for engineering leaders and tech founders.
Must-listen for tech leaders looking to stay updated on industry trends.
Valuable perspectives on leadership and technology innovation.

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Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

Why You Can’t Go Off Vibes in Software Development with Stephen Poletto, Field CTO at Span
Q: What does Span actually do for engineering teams?
Span provides an engineering intelligence layer that connects to development tools, analyzes AI tool engagement, and builds a work graph to identify bottlenecks and investment opportunities, helping leaders measure and optimize AI-driven productivity.
Why You Can’t Go Off Vibes in Software Development with Stephen Poletto, Field CTO at Span
Q: Why are we here, Stephen?
To understand how AI is transforming software development in a grounded, data-driven way, separating hype from reality, and to explore practical practices that help teams adopt AI responsibly and effectively.
Tech Titans: How to Know You’re Not Really a CTO with Alan Williamson
Q: What is a practical test for distinguishing a CTO from a VP of engineering?
A practical test is the ability to articulate a clear, actionable vision on the spot and to defend it with data, showing alignment with the company's goals and the customers' needs rather than focusing only on technical preferences.
Tech Titans: How to Know You’re Not Really a CTO with Alan Williamson
Q: What are the key mistakes you see besides buzzwords in early CTOs?
Common mistakes include failing to align tech decisions with business outcomes, overemphasizing bleeding-edge languages, and not having a clear budgeting and prioritization process that prioritizes value and availability.
Tech Titans: How to Know You’re Not Really a CTO with Alan Williamson
Q: Why did you decide to write Think Like a CTO and who is it for?
The guest explains that the book was written to fill a gap for emerging CTOs and VP-level leaders—providing the full landscape of what they need to run tech in a growing company and to communicate effectively with non-technical stakeholders.

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5. Don McMillan
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