Episodes - Page 3
91 episodes total
S1E41In Search of the Exceptional: Unpacking the Traits of 10x Engineers
Dive deep into the concept of the 10x engineer—those rare developers who are exponentially more productive than their peers. They discuss attributes such…
S1E40The Documented SDLC: Why Every Team Needs One (and When)
Start with a quick retrospective, or is it an encore, of recent rock concerts before stage-diving into a lively discussion about the Software Development…
S1E39Navigating BADD vs. FaDD: Strategic Refactoring in Software Development
Dive deep into the engineering crossroads between Better Architecture Driven Development (BADD) and Feature Driven Development (FaDD) . They unpack the…
S1E38From Specs to Monitoring: A CTO's Guide to QA Best Practices
Tackle the evolving landscape of quality assurance in web apps . They challenge the notion of QA as just "manual testers at the end," instead framing…
S1E37Deploys, Demos, and the Elusive Metric of Engineering Productivity
Wrestle with one of the industry's toughest questions: How do you measure engineering productivity? The conversation explores the hypothesis that deploy…
S1E36Product Debt: The Hidden Drag on Innovation
Dive into the concept of product debt : what it is, how it differs from technical debt, and why it matters. They unpack how hidden or forgotten product…
S1E35From Streaker Apps to AI Safety Loopholes: What CTOs Need to Know
Break down the quirky and serious sides of today's AI. They cover vibe coding, smart glasses, debugging with ChatGPT, and the big question of whether AI…
S1E34Do Engineering Managers Need to Code? Leveling, Calibration & Craft
Delve into the art and science of engineering leveling frameworks. From performance reviews to competency guides, they explore how organizations can…
S1E33From Prompts to Product: How AI is Changing Software Development
The evolving reality of AI productivity, and what it means for software engineering, product management, and the future of work. They kick things off with…
S1E32From Bugs to Bloat: Product Debt, KPIs, and the Cost of Features
Dig into the messy reality of product management effectiveness, and what happens when bugs reveal deeper product debt. They kick things off with a…
S1E31CTO Therapy: Managing Urgency, Expectations, and Trust
Delve into the critical issue of building a sense of urgency and trust within engineering teams. They discuss the importance of schedule accuracy,…
S1E30From Coldplay to Code: AI Wins, Data Lakes, and the Age-Old Centralized vs. Distributed Debate
In this "Summer Catch-Up" episode of "How Many CTOs Does It Take?" podcast, hosts Scott Porad and Brad Hefta-Gaub swap stories from the field, covering…
S1E29Design in the Age of AI: Craft, Tools, and the Future of Creativity
Design veteran Vince Dean for a deep dive into the shifting world of product design in the AI era. With over two decades of experience across corporate…
S1E28Storytelling, Not Spin: Founder-Led Marketing with Dan Woods
Are joined by Dan Woods, an expert in founder-led marketing. Dan shares his extensive experience in helping software engineers and product management…
S1E27The Outsourcing Playbook Gets an AI Rewrite: Engineering in the Age of AI and Global Teams
Dig deep into the real-world lessons of managing outsourced and distributed engineering teams. Drawing on decades of experience with partners in Romania,…
S1E26From Code to Careers: AI's Disruption of Software and Work Itself
Dive into the fast-evolving world of generative AI—and what it means for the future of software development, careers, and the economy at large. They…
S1E25How GenAI Is Changing the Two Guys in a Garage Founder Story
Tech entrepreneurs and avid scuba divers Justin Wolf and Joe Malek to share the story behind their generative AI–powered scuba guidebook and community…
S1E24Autonomous Engineering Teams: What Works, What Breaks
Unpack one of the most debated questions in engineering leadership: Should engineering managers also serve as tech leads? They explore the organizational…
S1E23The End of Programming As We Know It? Justin Kaufman's tips on building fast with AI
Engage in a deep and insightful conversation with their guest Justin Kaufman about the transformative role of AI in software development. The discussion…
S1E22From Chicken to Chatbots: Generative AI in Hospitality with Justin Kaufman
Special guest Justin Kaufman . Justin discusses his unique journey from working in health tech to founding the Mount Joy restaurant, where he's…
S1E21Fake Profiles, Real Disruption: What AI Is (and Isn't) Doing to Tech Recruiting with Dave Hardwick
With Dave Hardwick, the disruptive yet beneficial impact of AI on recruitment processes. They explore how AI tools are revolutionizing candidate searches…
S1E20Beyond the Resume: How to Hire and Get Hired in Tech with Dave Hardwick
Dave Hardwick, a seasoned technical recruiter. Together, they explore the intricacies of recruiting engineering talent, the gaps between what CTOs think…
S1E19Bonus Episode with Greg Conklin: Navigating Hyper-growth and Tech Debt at Groupon and Dropbox
Dive into a conversation with Greg Conklin, exploring his experiences at two hypergrowth companies, Groupon and Dropbox. Greg shares insights on the…
S1E18Culture, Quality, and Tech Debt: Lessons from the Front Lines with Greg Conklin
Are joined by special guest Greg Conklin for a candid and insightful conversation on what it takes to build high-performing engineering teams. Drawing…