In this special public service announcement episode of "How Many CTOs Does It Take?" podcast, hosts Scott Porad and Brad Hefta-Gaub announce that they will be taking a two-week break for the holidays and will return with Season 2 on January 13th. They reflect on their first year, discussing the major themes like the challenges of tech debt, the evolving role of AI in software engineering, and the value of weekly conversations with other tech leaders. The episode also acknowledges the contributions of their producer, Saffron, and offers a heartfelt thank you to all listeners.

00:00 Introduction and Welcome 00:30 Public Service Announcement 01:32 Reflecting on the Year 01:56 Holiday Plans 04:51 Themes and Highlights of the Podcast 11:32 Acknowledgements and Conclusion

Resources:

• How Many CTOs Pod: https://howmanyctospod.com
• Scott Porad: https://www.linkedin.com/in/scottporad/
• Brad Hefta-Gaub: https://www.linkedin.com/in/bradheftagaub/

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