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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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Recent Guests

Campbell Brown
CEO & Co-Founder of PredictHQ
PredictHQ
Episode: Why Your AI Has No Idea What's Happening in the World with Campbell Brown, CEO & Co-Founder of PredictHQ
Moran Cerf
Neuroscientist and professor
Northwestern University (neuroscience)
Episode: Are Our Brains Wired Together? The Power of the Mind in Business & Beyond with Moran Cerf, Neuroscientist & Professor
Bill Tingle
Executive Coach for Tech Leaders
Tingle Leadership
Episode: Why Being the Best at Your Job Is Holding You Back with Bill Tingle, Executive Coach for Tech Leaders
Brendan Wovchko
CTO at Ramsey Solutions
Ramsey Solutions
Episode: Tech Titans: Your Team Should be Acting or Arguing with Brendan Wovchko, CTO at Ramsey Solutions
Dan Cardinal
CTO at Beghou
Beghou
Episode: What It Looks Like to Give AI 80% of Your Project with Dan Cardinal, CTO at Beghou
Iccha Sethi
Senior Vice President of Engineering at Vanta
Vanta
Episode: Why Software Is Never “Done” Anymore with Iccha Sethi, SVP of Engineering at Vanta
Jacob Morgan
Author and host of Future Ready Leadership
Future Ready Leadership / Author of The Employee Experience Advantage
Episode: The Future of Employee Experience & The Field of Foresight with Jacob Morgan, host of Future Ready Leadership
Hrishi Dixit
Principal at Gordian Labs
Gordian Labs
Episode: Tech Titans: The Art of Making Yourself Redundant with Hrishi Dixit, Principal at Gordian Labs
Francisco Trindade
Vice President of Software Engineering at Braze
Braze
Episode: Will AI Kill Code Review? with Francisco Trindade, VP at Braze

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Joel Beasley
Host of Modern CTO; broad tech leadership-focused interviewer

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 197 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 States10 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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Guests are consistently high-caliber and candid.
Listeners praise actionable leadership insights for tech executives.
The host steers conversations with clarity and depth, making complex topics accessible.
Show is a go-to for tech leaders seeking practical frameworks.

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#184
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#216
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#233
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Tech Titans: Your Team Should be Acting or Arguing with Brendan Wovchko, CTO at Ramsey Solutions
Q: How would you identify a lack of urgency in a team, and what would you coach to change that?
You assess whether people are likely to act and to argue. If someone is high on acting but low on arguing, you coach them to engage more in constructive debate. The goal is to create a culture where both acting and arguing are normal expectations for progress.
Tech Titans: Your Team Should be Acting or Arguing with Brendan Wovchko, CTO at Ramsey Solutions
Q: And is that, did that come from you being out on your walk and realizing that you need this urgency to keep moving forward?
It grew from a fundamental question about why leadership feels so hard, and the realization that the stress scales with the difficulty of getting a decision adopted. The framework emerged to balance expectations: act for agreed decisions and argue when there is disagreement.
Tech Titans: Learn How to Remix as a Leader with Michael Grinich, founder at WorkOS
Q: What prepared you for all of this? What past experiences do you have?
He reflects on the lack of formal preparation for starting a startup, the value of early experiences like organizing clubs and building software, and how sustained curiosity and a depth of practice over years contribute to the ability to create and scale.
What It Looks Like to Give AI 80% of Your Project with Dan Cardinal, CTO at Beghou
Q: What does the last 20% look like and how do you handle it?
The last 20% mostly consists of judgment calls and nuanced issues the AI couldn't perfectly handle; we rely on a well-documented output and human review to close those gaps.
What It Looks Like to Give AI 80% of Your Project with Dan Cardinal, CTO at Beghou
Q: What was the core problem you were trying to solve with Blitzy?
We wanted to increase throughput on existing teams by using AI to handle high-effort, low-interest tasks, while preserving control and compliance through a configurable platform.

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This show targets technology leaders and CTOs with candid conversations about engineering leadership, AI adoption, and product strategy in fast-moving tech companies. Episodes feature senior technologists sharing frameworks, decision-making playbooks, and real-world lessons on scaling, culture, and cross-functional collaboration. Notable angles include practical leadership tactics (e.g., act or argue), AI-enabled software delivery, and strategies to make leadership resilient as companies grow. Listeners are likely drawn to actionable insights from veteran CTOs and industry veterans who blend technical depth with organizational impact.

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Recent guests on Modern CTO include:

1. Campbell Brown
2. Moran Cerf
3. Bill Tingle
4. Brendan Wovchko
5. Dan Cardinal
6. Iccha Sethi
7. Jacob Morgan
8. Hrishi Dixit

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