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A fresh look at what it really means to lead technology in today’s fast‑changing world. Hosted by seasoned CTO and thinker David Crawford, and co‑host, experienced product leader Sophie Valentine, The CTO Lens blends candid conversations with industry leaders, covers the latest tech news, and includes a whole host of personal insights and practical leadership lessons for the modern technology exec... more

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In this week’ episode of the CTO Lens Podcast, David Crawford and Sophie Valentine discuss various topics including their Valentine's weekend experiences, the viral success of their podcast clip on digital sovereignty, updates on the UK Online Safety... more

In this week's episode of the CTO Lens Podcast, Sophie and David discuss various topics including France getting rid of Zoom, AI robots and the recent AI Gold Rush. They also are joined by Lee Provoost (CTO of fintech company Flagstone) who discusses... more

In this week's episode of the CTO Lens Podcast, Sophie and David discuss various topics including AI training initiatives, Apple's sales trends, digital sovereignty, and the future of driverless cars. They also delve into the importance of incident m... more

In this week’s episode of The CTO Lens Podcast, Sophie and David cover a wide range of topics. They dive into the challenges facing the gaming industry, youth social media regulations, and discuss the balance between big-picture thinking and attentio... more

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Recent Guests

Hema Purohit
Founder of Lotus Advisory and Consulting, advisory board member of London Tech Leaders
Lotus Advisory
Episode: Season 2: Episode 6 - Women in Technology Leadership: Have We Seen Any Progress?
Ben Pearce
Professional communicator focusing on human skills in tech.
ElevateU
Episode: Season 2: Episode 5 - The Art of Communicating + AOREN Framework
Hywel Carver
CEO of Skillawail
Skillawail
Episode: Season 2: Episode 2 - Climbing the Tech Ladder
Sarah Greasley
Experienced technology leader, former CTO, and current Non-Executive Director
Episode: Episode 9 - Sarah Greasley: From CTO to NED
Matt Watson
Co-founder and former CTO of VinSolutions, CEO and co-founder of Fullscale.
Fullscale
Episode: Episode 8: Matt Watson - Bridging Product, People & Technology
Eleni Kelly
CIO of Pluxee UK with over 20 years of experience in digital transformation and enterprise technology.
Pluxee
Episode: Episode 6: Eleni Kelly - Inside the Modern CIO Role
Nick Drouet
CTO for Kindle in the UK and Ireland with over 30 years of experience in technology leadership.
CTO at Kindle
Episode: Episode 5: Nick Drouet - Preparing the Next Generation of CTO's
Meri Williams
CTO of PLEO, former CTO at Monzo and Moo, passionate advocate for inclusive leadership.
PLEO
Episode: Episode 4: Meri Williams - From Satellites to CTO
Mal Minhas
Board Level Technology Advisor with over 30 years of experience guiding product and engineering teams across startups, scale-ups, and enterprise.
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Episode: Episode 3: Mal Minhas - "Becoming the manager of managers"

Hosts

David Crawford
Host and seasoned technology executive with a strong background in leading tech innovations and strategies.
Sophie Valentine
Co-host and experienced product leader skilled in guidance and support for technology initiatives and teams.

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5.0 out of 5 stars from 7 ratings
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    Great listen & great memories

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    United Kingdom5 months ago

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Listeners appreciate the candid conversations and practical leadership insights shared by the hosts and guests.
There is a great balance between technical discussions and leadership advice, making the content engaging for diverse audiences.
The relatable anecdotes and personal experiences make complex tech topics easier to understand.

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#231
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Season 2: Episode 5 - The Art of Communicating + AOREN Framework
Q: How do you balance being a technical authority with being a leader for the team?
Recognize the shift in identity from individual contributor to leader, focusing on enabling the team's success rather than solely on technical problems.
Season 2: Episode 6 - Women in Technology Leadership: Have We Seen Any Progress?
Q: Can you tell us a little bit more about what you mean by visibility and by volume and how those two interplay in this context?
Visibility is about being recognized for your contributions while volume often leads to women taking on more of the same type of work instead of taking on riskier projects that promote visibility.
Episode 4: Meri Williams - From Satellites to CTO
Q: What would be your guidance in terms of how long they stay with the tech?
Meri advises future tech leaders not to move into management until they reach a senior engineer level.
Episode 4: Meri Williams - From Satellites to CTO
Q: How does one get started in satellites, particularly at a young age?
Meri shares her experience of being chosen from her physics class to contribute to a local university's satellite project.
Season 2: Episode 3 - Sitting Down with Your Younger Self
Q: When we first stepped into a CTO or senior tech leadership role, how did we overcome imposter syndrome and gain the confidence to implement your own ideas?
Reflecting on past experiences and recognizing that what one sees as unhealthy culture can be addressed with good intentions and supportive actions.

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The content revolves around technology leadership, focusing on the challenges and strategies that modern executives must navigate in a fast-evolving landscape. Regular themes include incident management, effective communication in technical environments, the importance of diversity and inclusion in tech, and the broader implications of technology trends such as AI and digital transformation. Notably, the exchange of personal anecdotes adds a relatable touch, providing insight into the real-life experiences of technology leaders. The inclusion of expert guests from various tech backgrounds enhances the conversation, allowing for deep dives into topics that are both relevant and pressing in today's corporate tech world. This exploration allow... more

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