Modern Cto With Joel Beasley

Today we’re talking to Jay Mehra, the Co-founder and CTO at Odessa. And we discuss what it was like starting the company out of a dorm room in the late 90s. How to avoid building monolithic tech and stay nimble long-term, and why it’s important for entrepreneurs to think first about increasing revenue rather than cutting costs.  All of this right here, right now, on the ModernCTO Podcast!  To learn more about Odessa, check them out at https://www.odessainc.com

Today we’re talking to Corey Bertram, the CTO at Rokt. And we discuss how he helped create what is now a small industry around chaos engineering. How Rokt is integrating personalized recommendations into transactions, and how to create a space where people feel comfortable admitting they don’t know something.  All of this right here, right now, on the ModernCTO Podcast!  To learn more about Rokt, check them out at https://rokt.com

Today we’re talking to Manish Tiwari, the Senior Vice President at Cradlepoint. And we discuss the benefits of establishing a private cellular network for enterprise network connections. Why it’s important to accept the fluidity of culture at a company, and how to establish yourself as a leader when joining a new organization. All of this right here, right now, on the ModernCTO Podcast!  To learn more about Cradlepoint, check them out at https://cradlepoint.com

Today we’re talking to Bhawna Singh, the SVP of Engineering at Auth0. And we discuss how to create a culture of sharing information openly at a company. How Auth0 simplifies implementing frictionless and secure user authentication, and why “move fast and break things” isn’t always the best strategy. All of this right here, right now, on the ModernCTO Podcast!  To learn more about Auth0, check them out at https://auth0.com

Today we’re talking to John Balsavage, the Founder and President at A&I Solutions. And we discuss how network performance monitoring is critical in today’s online-first environment. Why it’s important to celebrate the victories with your team, and how no form of marketing can come close to word of mouth referrals.  All of this right here, right now, on the ModernCTO Podcast!  To learn more about A&I Solutions, check them out at https://www.anisolutions.com

Today we’re talking to Jim Walsh, the CIO of Right Networks. And we discuss how to make sure your security strategy is always evolving and up to date. How Jim’s company has utilized ITProTV to upskill their workforce, and what digital transformation looks like for accounting functions All of this right here, right now, on the ModernCTO Podcast!  To learn more about Right Networks, check them out at https://www.rightnetworks.com To learn more about ITProTV, check them out at https://www.itpro.tv

Today we’re talking to David Williams, the VP of Product Strategy at Quali. And we discuss what it looks like to have strategy as a business function. How Quali is able to automate your tech infrastructure, and why it’s beneficial to trust your teams with a higher degree of autonomy and accountability. All of this right here, right now, on the ModernCTO Podcast! To learn more about Quali, check them out at https://www.quali.com

Today we’re talking to Stephen Fisher, the COO at Allstream. And we discuss interesting use cases enabled by fiber optic technology. What it means to be big enough to deliver and small enough to care, and how to bring up leaders at every level of an organization.  All of this right here, right now, on the ModernCTO Podcast!  To learn more about Allstream, check them out at https://allstream.com!

Today we’re talking to Gerald Kane, Professor at Boston College, and the Co-Author of “The Transformation Myth.” And we discuss how digital transformation is a never-ending journey, not a destination. How handling extreme disruption has changed the workplace, and what the future of hybrid workplaces could look like. All of this right here, right now, on the ModernCTO Podcast! Check out the new book, "The Transformation Myth"! https://mitpress.mit.edu/books/transformation-myth

Today we’re talking to Matt Spitz, the Head of Engineering at Vanta. And we discuss the benefits of having continuous security monitoring. Why it’s important to think about security before you have to get compliance, and why trying to make a product perfect is often worse than releasing and iterating.  All of this right here, right now, on the ModernCTO Podcast! To learn more about Vanta, check them out at https://www.vanta.com

Today we’re talking to Gal Shaul, the Co-Founder and CTO at Augury. And we discuss how Augury’s machine health AI is able to prevent 80% of unexpected downtime. How COVID has accelerated years of innovation down to a matter of months, and how to make space for different ways of thinking to get the best ideas possible out of your team. All of this right here, right now, on the ModernCTO Podcast!  To learn more about Augury, check them out at https://www.augury.com

Today we’re talking to Trevor Hinesley, the Co-Founder and CTO at Soundstripe. And we discuss his journey from touring musician to CTO. How Soundstripe enables musicians to make a steady income creating music, and how to know when to trust your gut for big decisions.  All of this right here, right now, on the ModernCTO Podcast!  To learn more about Soundstripe, check them out at https://www.soundstripe.com

Today we’re talking to Scott Lynn, the Founder and CEO at Masterworks.io. And we discuss how Masterworks is democratizing access to fine art as an investable asset. The challenges involved with offering fractional shares of atwork, and how to change your focus between scaling and productivity during different stages of a business’s life cycle. All of this right here, right now, on the ModernCTO Podcast!  To learn more about Masterworks, check them out at https://www.masterworks.io

Today we’re talking to Donna Johnson, VP of Product and Solution Marketing at Cradlepoint. And we discuss how cradlepoint provides reliable enterprise network connectivity over cellular. The importance of constantly reevaluating your goals, and why it’s important to be comfortable trying new things and making mistakes.  All of this right here, right now, on the ModernCTO Podcast! To learn more about Cradlepoint, check them out at https://cradlepoint.com

Today we’re talking to Cory Munchbach, the COO at BlueConic. And we discuss the consequences for the advertising industry of killing 3rd party cookies. How IT and Marketing can work better together, and how to foster a culture of empathy within your organization. All of this right here, right now, on the ModernCTO Podcast!  To learn more about BlueConic, check them out at https://www.blueconic.com

Today we’re talking to Manish Gupta, EVP of Engineering at Coinbase. And we discuss Coinbase’s mission to increase economic freedom in the world. Building the infrastructure to support future innovation in crypto, and exciting future use cases for blockchain.  All of this right here, right now, on the ModernCTO Podcast! To learn more about Coinbase, check them out at https://www.coinbase.com

Today we’re talking to Hunter Jensen, the CTO at Permission.io. And we discuss how Permission is helping users get paid for the data they give up to advertisers. How partnering with Auth0 has allowed Permission to provide a secure and frictionless experience for their users, and what it takes to create, distribute, and protect a new cryptocurrency. All of this right here, right now, on the ModernCTO Podcast! To learn more about Permission, check them out at https://permission.io To learn more about Auth0, check them out at https://auth0.com

Today we’re talking to David White, the Founder and President of Axio. And we discuss how David found his way into shaping many of today’s cybersecurity best practices. How the digital threat landscape is evolving today, and the importance of constantly reassessing your security strategy for the future. All of this right here, right now, on the ModernCTO Podcast!  To learn more about Axio, check them out at https://axio.com

Today we have Brad Sousa, CTO of AVI Systems, hosting Howard Boville, the Head of IBM Hybrid Cloud. And they discuss how to propagate your vision throughout an organization. IBM’s recent innovations in hybrid cloud, and why it’s important to find engineers that not only have the right talent, but also the right attitude for the job. All of this right here, right now, on the ModernCTO Podcast!  To learn more about IBM Hybrid Cloud, check them out at https://www.ibm.com/cloud/hybrid To learn more about AVI Systems, check them out at https://www.avisystems.com

Today we’re talking to Mark Porter, the CTO of MongoDB. And we discuss MongoDB’s fresh take on making databases faster, more efficient, and easier to use. The importance of always being a student of life, and how to make space for open and honest conversations with your employees as a manager.  All of this right here, right now, on the ModernCTO Podcast! To learn more about MongoDB, check them out at https://www.mongodb.com/