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The CTO Podcast explores the worlds of Chief Technical officers as they manage the trials, tribulations, and triumphs of technologists in the C-suite. Hosted by Etienne de Bruin, founder of 7CTOs and author of CTO Excellence in 100 Days: Becoming the leader your company deserves. www.ctopod.com

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In this conversation, Nishant interviews Kathy Keating, Etienne de Bruin, and Scott Graves, co-authors of LIQUID: How CEOs and CTOs Unlock Flow and Momentum in Complex Systems. They discuss how the idea for the book was born, the challenges of co-aut... more

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In this episode, Steven Zgaljic, CTO of Jahnel Group, joins host Etienne de Bruin to share a personal story about his daughter’s health challenges. Faced with the need to meticulously track symptoms and dai... more

In this episode of the CTO Podcast, host Etienne speaks with image strategist Zayna Rose about the importance of personal branding and leadership presence for technology leaders. They discuss how visual identity, color psychology, and intentional sel... more

In this episode of the CTO Podcast, host Etienne de Bruin speaks with Lena Skliarova-Mordvinova, CTO and Co-Founder of the Good Face Project. They discuss the origins of the Good Face Project, which aims to educate consumers about the ingredients in ... more

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Recent Guests

Zayna Rose
Image strategist and communications consultant
Episode: Zayna Rose, Image Strategist & Communications Consultant: Elevating Your Image as a Tech Leader
Lena Skliarova-Mordvinova
CTO and co-founder of Good Face Project, a company developing chemistry AI for personal care
Good Face Project
Episode: Lena Skliarova-Mordvinova, Good Face Project CTO and Co-Founder: Revolutionizing Personal Care with AI and Resilience in Challenging Times
Dr. Aadeel Akhtar
Founder of Psyonic, an innovative company specializing in bionic prosthetics
Psyonic
Episode: Dr. Aadeel Akhtar, PSYONIC's Visionary: Transforming Lives Through Advanced Bionic Prosthetics and Entrepreneurial Innovation
Ryan Kari
CTO of MagCanica, expert in torque sensors and motorsports technology.
MagCanica
Episode: Ryan Kari, CTO of MagCanica: Revolutionizing Motorsports with Torque Sensors and the Art of CTO Leadership
Kathy Keating
Fractional CTO, CTO Advisor, Executive Coach
7CTOs, CTO Levels
Episode: Kathy Keating, Fractional CTO | Interim CTO | Executive Coach | CTO Levels™: Mastering Growth; Operational Excellence and Leadership Insights
Aliza Carpio
Director of Product Management, Data Platform at JLL Technologies
JLL Technologies
Episode: Aliza Carpio, Director of Product Management Data Platform at JLL Technologies: The Code of Collaboration and Navigating Open Source
Maria Flynn
Founder and CEO of AmbioLogix
AmbioLogix
Episode: Maria Flynn, Founder and CEO AmbioLogix: Make Opportunity Happen
Nell Derick Debevoise
Founder of Inspiring Capital, who helps leaders grow their business with purpose and build impactful legacies.
Inspiring Capital
Episode: Going First: Leading with Purpose in an Overthinking World with Nell Derick Debevoise
Jennifer Cwagenberg
Head of engineering at Protopia with extensive experience in technology and farming.
Protopia
Episode: From Code to Cattle: Parallels Between Technology and Farming with Jennifer Cwagenberg

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Etienne de Bruin
Host of The CTO Podcast, he explores the experiences and challenges faced by technology leaders. His insights into navigating the C-suite provide valuable knowledge for both current and aspiring CTOs, showcasing a blend of personal narrative and professional expertise.

Reviews

4.7 out of 5 stars from 45 ratings
  • Incredible!

    CTO Podcast has quickly become a favorite in my feed! I'm consistently impressed by the engaging conversations, insightful content, and actionable ideas. I truly learn something every time I listen!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Dan1777999877
    United States3 years ago
  • Great Podcast - Cool Speakers

    Always interesting; this is a podcast that I follow regularly.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Ken Cone
    United States4 years ago
  • Brilliant Podcast for anyone in Technology!

    If you’ve got a growth mindset then this podcast is for you! I started listening to this podcast when covid hit while walking the dog.

    I’m a better CTO for listening to this podcast, with a wide range of topics, guests, it’s diverse leaning across deeply technical topics, leadership, teams, business and much more! A well rounded podcast that I highly recommend to anyone who wants to keep learning!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Dcomicsnews.com
    Australia4 years ago
  • Timely and articulate

    Very timely and articulate messaging.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Bastosmichael
    United States4 years ago
  • Lots of great conversations and relevant topics!

    Casual format and fun, relevant, and informative conversations

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    MeeteshK
    United States7 years ago

Listeners Say

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Many enjoy the casual yet informative format, fostering a sense of connection with tech leaders.
Listeners appreciate the diversity of topics and the expertise of both the host and guests.
Incredible discussions with engaging content that provides actionable ideas.
Highly recommended for its insights into technology leadership and the human side of tech.

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Steven Zgaljic, Jahnel Group, CTO: Harnessing AI for Health Insights
Q: Can you walk me through how you decided on the tools you used for the health tracking app?
I've been using N8N for workflow automation, which has been great for various projects and I've implemented it here with my daughter's health tracker, combining it with a Postgres database for data management.
Dr. Aadeel Akhtar, PSYONIC's Visionary: Transforming Lives Through Advanced Bionic Prosthetics and Entrepreneurial Innovation
Q: When did you have the breakthrough funding moment where it was like, okay, you went to Shark Tank and all that?
We spent that summer in Shenzhen, China. That's where we found a bunch of our motor manufacturers, gear manufacturers, et cetera.
Dr. Aadeel Akhtar, PSYONIC's Visionary: Transforming Lives Through Advanced Bionic Prosthetics and Entrepreneurial Innovation
Q: Can you just talk us through how you apply the hand?
You can see it right over here in the camera. And so what I'm going to do is I'm actually going to pop it off this what we call a torture control stick.
Dr. Aadeel Akhtar, PSYONIC's Visionary: Transforming Lives Through Advanced Bionic Prosthetics and Entrepreneurial Innovation
Q: What was the moment you looked at your hand and you were like, this is a hand?
I think it was Mark 4 was the very first one that we had ever attached to a person with a limb difference.
Dr. Aadeel Akhtar, PSYONIC's Visionary: Transforming Lives Through Advanced Bionic Prosthetics and Entrepreneurial Innovation
Q: What is the advancement that is causing robotics to have a humanoid fashion?
It's kind of the convergence of a lot of things, right? So one is just actuator sizes and designs, right?

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2. Lena Skliarova-Mordvinova
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6. Aliza Carpio
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