Modern CTO

ChatGPT is the single fastest growing product of all-time, and he was there to launch it.

Today, we're talking to Zach Kass, former head of go-to-market at OpenAI. We discuss the story behind launching ChatGPT, how society can responsibly adopt AI, and why societal thresholds are crucial for the integration of new technologies.

Thank you to Digital Ocean for sponsoring this episode. For simple cloud and powerful AI that’s built to scale, check out Digital Ocean here.

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To learn more about Zack Kass, check out his website here.

To preorder Zack's upcoming book, check it out here!

AI-generated code is inescapable, and you can’t always trust it. So what do you do?

Today, we're talking to Varun Badhwar, CEO of Endor Labs. We discuss how they're solving the developer productivity tax by making code more secure, why 90% of code comes from open source and the risks that entails, and how AI coding agents are introducing new security challenges in software development.

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To learn more about Endor Labs, check out their website here.

He talks to his dad every night… but his dad passed away eight years ago.

Today, we're talking to Miles Spencer, Founder at Reflekta. We discuss how AI is enabling conversations with deceased loved ones, the emergence of the “Soul Tech" category in tech, and why preserving human stories is crucial for future generations.

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Thank you to Digital Ocean for sponsoring this episode. For simple cloud and powerful AI that’s built to scale, check out Digital Ocean here.

To learn more about Reflekta, check out their website here.

Technology is moving faster than it ever has, so how do you actually scale?

Today, we're talking to Robert Duffy, CTO at HealthEdge. We discuss how AI is changing traditional scaling strategies, why rapidly bootstrapping trust is crucial in merged organizations, and how assuming positive intent can transform leadership and team dynamics.

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“I don’t trust you either, Steve.” He made a $400m mistake at Apple.

Today, we're talking to Guy Kawasaki, Chief Evangelist at Canva and author of "Wiser Guy". We discuss his experiences working with Steve Jobs, how he navigated hearing loss and became a mission-driven leader, and why it's essential to approach life with humor and resilience in the face of challenges.

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Thank you to Digital Ocean for sponsoring this episode. For simple cloud and powerful AI that’s built to scale, check out Digital Ocean here.

To learn more about Guy, pick up a copy of "Wiser Guy" here!

He spearheaded a new arm of Comcast to unprecedented success.

Today, we're talking to Jeff Buzzelli, Regional SVP at Comcast. We discuss how Comcast Business grew from zero to $10 billion, why employee engagement is crucial for successful leadership, and how the company manages telecommunications during hurricane season in Florida.

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To learn more about Comcast, check out their website here.

His biggest failure transformed him into a great leader.

Today, we're talking to Arnie Katz, CPTO at GoFundMe. We discuss how GoFundMe is leveraging AI and LLMs to revolutionize fundraising, why understanding the psychology of asking for help is crucial in philanthropy, and how velocity is the key to success in tech innovation and leadership.

When you have to call 911, can you trust the operator to do their job?

Today, we're talking to Denise Hemke, CPO at Neogov. We discuss how NeoGov is revolutionizing public sector software with AI-powered solutions, why building purpose-built products for government is crucial, and how gamification is transforming policy training for 911 operators.

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To learn more about NEOGOV, check out their website here.

Toshiba is changing everything about the way we check out at the grocery store.

Today, we're talking to Robert Parsons, VP of Hardware Portfolio at Toshiba Global Commerce Solutions. We discuss why agility is your greatest business survival skill in retail technology, how modular systems are reshaping the future of checkout experiences, and why data-driven decision-making is crucial for technology leaders.

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The World Uncertainty Index is the highest it has ever been: we are in chaos.

Today, we're talking to Rob Kalwarowsky, executive coach and TEDx speaker. We discuss how to capitalize on chaos in uncertain times, why self-leadership is crucial for navigating turbulence, and how understanding the concept of parts vs. self can transform your leadership approach.