What happens when one person wears both the CTO and CFO hats in a data-driven, regulated industry like animal health?

In this episode of The Innovator’s Playbook, Seth Narayanan sits down with Brian Gathagan, CTO and CFO at Animalytix, to explore his career journey from COBOL programmer to executive leader. Brian shares insights on how quantum computing could reshape analytics, the role of AI in veterinary practices, and why a strong business foundation is critical for tech professionals.

You'll also hear:

• How Brian built cross-functional expertise over decades
• What innovation looks like in the pharma and animal health space
• Why understanding a P&L can be a superpower for technologists

What does real innovation look like in a world flooded with buzzwords?

Brian Hiatt—former CIO/CTO with 30+ years at Xerox, HP, and startups—joins Seth Narayanan to share how he built tech that actually drives business results. From early cloud adoption to AI’s impact on software engineering, Brian breaks down what works, what doesn’t, and what’s coming next.

If you’re a tech leader, product builder, or engineer shaping the future, don’t miss this one.