Episodes - Page 4
91 episodes total
S1E17Lessons from the Mountains: Retrospectives and the Secret Sauce of High Performance Teams
The art and impact of retrospectives in engineering teams. Drawing on their experiences in both software and high-stakes environments like mountain…
S1E16Exploring AI, Knowledge, and Ethics with John Helm (Bonus Episode)
Sit down once again with technologist and philosopher John Helm, this time for a wide-ranging conversation about artificial intelligence, epistemology,…
S1E15Understanding and Managing Technical Debt: Insights from John Helm
Guest John Helm to discuss the complexities and ramifications of technical debt within software projects. The conversation explores various analogies,…
S1E14The Ball of Mud - Tackling Software Monoliths and Decomposing Tech Debt: Strategies and Challenges
The intricate challenges of engineering leadership, focusing on the decomposition of monolithic software systems and the monumental task of managing tech…
S1E13Embracing Failure and Innovation: Lessons from Punk Rock with Kevin Goldsmith
Are joined by Kevin Goldsmith, a seasoned tech leader with a background in both music and technology. Kevin shares insights from his early career in the…
S1E12Navigating Technical Debt and Code Quality in Agile Teams
A recent incident in a small engineering team that highlights challenges of managing technical debt even with skilled developers and robust code review…
S1E11The Reality of AI in Software Engineering and the Future of Work
A recent OpenAI study on AI's effectiveness in completing real-world freelance software engineering tasks. They delve into the results showing that AI…
S1E10Tackling Tech Culture and Interviewing: Insights from Ted Neward
Special guest Ted Neward, a senior distinguished engineer at Capital One, joins the hosts to discuss the challenges and intricacies of engineering…
S1E9The Power of Drafting Implementation Plans: Insights and Strategies
The importance of having an implementation plan in software development. They emphasize the role that written plans play in fostering collaboration and…
S1E8Learning Styles and Team Dynamics: A Journey from Personal Trips to Strategic Decisions
Dive into the fascinating world of learning styles and their impact on teamwork in both remote and in-person environments. The conversation begins with…
S1E7Bonus Episode: Challenges and Insights From Using Cursor to Add a Feature to Our Website
Their hands-on experience with an AI agent for updating their podcast website. They share the AI's initial success, followed by its struggle with a more…
S1E6Embracing AI in Software Development: An Interview with Michael Natkin of Glowforge
Special guest Michael Natkin, a distinguished CTO with an Oscar and a James Beard Award. The discussion centers on the transformative impact of AI in…
S1E5Org Structures and Measuring Platform Team Success
The critical role of a Chief Technology Officer (CTO) as a bridge between technology and business success. They delve into important topics such as…
S1E4Effective Staff Meetings: Balancing Structure and Flexibility
In this episode of How Many CTOs Does It Take? , hosts Brad Hefta-Gaub and Scott Porad discuss best practices for running effective staff meetings. They…
S1E3Building Trust and Authentic Connections in Remote Teams
In this episode of How Many CTOs Does It Take? , hosts Brad Hefta-Gaub and Scott Porad discuss the importance of building trust within a team, especially…
S1E2Embracing Innovation: Introducing the PR FAQ Framework with Marcelo Calbucci
In this episode of How Many CTOs Does It Take? , hosts Brad Hefta-Gaub and Scott Porad sit down with Marcelo Calbucci , a seasoned CTO, startup founder,…
S1E1Measuring Technical Debt and Technical Investments
How Many CTOs Does It Take? Exploring Startups, Process, and Engineering Efficiency In this episode, two CTOs tackle a wide range of topics, starting with…
Episode 2Introducing Our Hosts: Scott and Brad
Tech Journeys: From Early Internet Days to AI and Beyond In this episode, hosts Scott Porad and Brad Hefta-Gaub share their extensive career journeys in…
Episode 1Introduction to How Many CTOs Does It Take? Podcast
How Many CTOs Does It Take?: Bridging the Gap Between Engineering and Business In the inaugural episode of 'How Many CTOs Does It Take?', hosts Scott and…