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The CTO Advisor

The CTO Advisor
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Futurum Group
Data Privacy
Kubernetes
High-Performance Computing
Artificial Intelligence
Containers
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A conversation geared toward the CTO or Infrastructure Architect. Shows topics focus on future technologies and keeping today's infrastructure in-line with business requirements.

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Enterprise IT didn’t plan for this problem—but now it has to solve it. In this episode of The CTO Advisor Podcast, Keith Townsend sits down with Lynn Comp, Head of Data Center Market Readiness at Intel, for a candid, unsugarcoated conversation about ... more

In this episode of The CTO Advisor Podcast, Keith Townsend sits down with Betsy Tong, founder of Authority Architect, to explore how seasoned professionals can transform decades of experience into thriving consulting businesses. Betsy shares her pers... more

In this episode, Keith Townsend welcomes back Steven Dickens, founder of Hyperframe Research, for a candid conversation following VMware Explore 2025. The duo dives deep into the latest developments from VMware, focusing on the launch of VCF 9 and wh... more

📝 Show Notes: On this episode of the CTO Advisor Podcast, Keith sits down with independent analyst Brian Wang of Next Big Future to unpack one of the hottest debates in enterprise IT and AI research: the path to AGI (Artificial General Intelligence)... more

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Lynn Comp
Head of Data Center Market Readiness at Intel
Intel
Episode: The VMware Reckoning: Broadcom, AI, and the Future of Enterprise Infrastructure
Steven Dickens
Founder of Hyperframe Research
Hyperframe Research
Episode: VMware Explore 2025: VCF 9, Developer Tribes, and the Future of Private Cloud – with Steven Dickens
Colin Murphy
Senior software engineer at Adobe Systems
Adobe Systems
Episode: Replay-Server-side Web Assembly with Adobe’s Colin Murphy
Delaney Dalton
Working in the health care payer side, focusing on low-code/no-code development with the Curion platform.
Applied Pathways
Episode: Coding Without Code: A Journey in Low-code/No-Code Development
Luigi Danakos
A tech professional who recently joined VMware
VMware
Episode: Punched in the Nose Part 2 (Replay)
Matt Broberg
A tech professional working in marketing at a large tech company
Large Tech Company
Episode: Punched in the Nose Part 2 (Replay)
Alastair Cook
CTO Advisor at Futurum Group
Futurum Group
Episode: Modernizing Legacy Applications for the Cloud: Lessons from Granite
Gene Kim
Author of The Phoenix Project and The Unicorn Project, and former CTO of Tripwire
Tripwire
Episode: Gene Kim: DevOps Evolution, AI Leadership, and Enterprise Transformations
Keith Kirkpatrick
Research Director at The Futurum Group
The Futurum Group
Episode: AI’s Enterprise Evolution: Enhancing Cloud Applications with Data-Driven Intelligence

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Keith
Host of The CTO Advisor

Reviews

4.6 out of 5 stars from 22 ratings
  • Keith puts technology in perspective

    Highly recommend for strategic technologists!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Pwnsmack
    United States5 years ago
  • I’m Biased

    I’m pretty biased because I host the actual podcast. But if you don’t review your own podcast on iTunes, you’re leaving something on the table.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Chuckbalkn
    United States5 years ago
  • Empowering, insightful and actionable! 🙌

    Whether you’re well established as someone innovating in the technology space, or just getting started as a catalyst for change - this is a must-listen podcast for you! Keith does an incredible job leading conversations that cover a huge breadth of topics related to the ins and outs of building a thriving enterprise and life you can be proud of - with leaders who’ve actually experienced success themselves. Highly recommend listening and subscribing!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    JoshCrist
    United States5 years ago
  • Engaging

    These guys make you care about them. Interesting content.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    bobstoolfire
    United States7 years ago

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Listeners commend the diverse range of expert guests, enhancing the depth of topics covered.
Listeners appreciate the strategic and insightful nature of discussions, often highlighting the practical advice for navigating technology and leadership challenges.
The content is viewed as engaging and relevant, with a strong focus on future tech trends that resonate with professionals in tech leadership roles.

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The VMware Reckoning: Broadcom, AI, and the Future of Enterprise Infrastructure
Q: What are some of the cost realities customers are encountering?
Customers are discovering that cloud can be significantly more expensive than on-premises solutions, with many unsure if they have maintained the necessary skills to adapt their infrastructures.
The VMware Reckoning: Broadcom, AI, and the Future of Enterprise Infrastructure
Q: Where are you seeing this catalyst for change when it comes to virtualization workloads?
Enterprises are facing pressures on multiple fronts, including economic issues and the realization that virtualization is a core part of their operational structure.
Modernizing Network Ops in a Post-Cowboy World – CTO Advisor Podcast with Guest Scott Robohn
Q: Why is there a need for modernizing network operations?
Networking has functioned the same way for the past 25 years, and there's a need to elevate the role of operations and adapt to new tooling and practices.
Modernizing Network Ops in a Post-Cowboy World – CTO Advisor Podcast with Guest Scott Robohn
Q: How do I prepare my team for the journey that we're obviously all getting pushed into?
Operations teams need to take small steps and evaluate new tools from an operations perspective, rather than just waiting for architectural changes to be handed to them.
Deepseek’s Impact on Your AI Strategy
Q: What should enterprises consider regarding their capital investment in AI solutions over the next 12 to 18 months?
Dion advises against making any long-term commitments or contracts, stressing that it's a dynamic space where costs and requirements are rapidly changing.

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Frequently Asked Questions About The CTO Advisor

What is The CTO Advisor about and what kind of topics does it cover?

Conversations in this series largely focus on future technologies that are pivotal for Chief Technology Officers (CTOs) and Infrastructure Architects. The discussions often include insights on emerging tech trends, practical strategies for modernizing infrastructure, and adapting business operations to new technological frameworks. Topics span across AI advancements, cloud strategies, network operations, and the integration of new software methodologies. Guests provide real-world experiences and advice tailored for technology leaders looking to refine their approach to infrastructure and product development. Notably, there's a strong emphasis on the interplay between technology evolution and business needs, making it a valuable resource for... more

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Recent guests on The CTO Advisor include:

1. Lynn Comp
2. Steven Dickens
3. Colin Murphy
4. Delaney Dalton
5. Luigi Danakos
6. Matt Broberg
7. Alastair Cook
8. Gene Kim

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