Best CTO Academy Podcasts (2025)

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Talieh Zargar, Co-founder and CTO, GridWrap - Episode 162 21:23

8d ago21:23

21:23

Talieh Zargar, Co-founder & CTO, GridWrap: Resilient Grid Hardening Solutions for the Electric Grid. When it comes to electric infrastructure, she can rebuild it. She has the technology. She can make it better, stronger, and do it faster with no outage.By Lee Krevat

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Richard McIndoe, Executive Chairman, Edge Zero - Episode 161 30:11

1M ago30:11

30:11

Richard McIndoe, Executive Chairman, Edge Zero. From coal to a net zero goal, enabling more solar, more EVs, and more reliability for customers.By Lee Krevat

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Rinaldo Brutoco, Founding President, World Business Academy - Episode 160 39:43

2M ago39:43

39:43

Rinaldo Brutoco, Founding President, World Business Academy & Founding President & CEO of H2 Clipper, Co-Founder & Board, JUST Capital, and served with many non-profits including the Gorbachev Foundation, National Peace Academy, and the Chopra Foundation.By Lee Krevat

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Maria Robinson, Inaugural Director of Grid Deployment, U.S. Department of Energy - Episode 159 45:48

4M ago45:48

45:48

Maria Robinson, Inaugural Director of the United States Department of Energy Grid Deployment Office. Special annual "HOT SEAT" edition of The Climate Champions, recorded live in Washington DC at GridWise Alliance's gridCONNEXT Conference on December 10th.By Lee Krevat

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Ask Me Anything with Microsoft CTO, Kevin Scott 41:30

5M ago41:30

41:30

In this AMA episode of "Behind the Tech," Kevin Scott and Christina Warren address a variety of listener questions, ranging from the impact of AI on learning and personal projects to the future of software development and AI regulation. Kevin shares his experience using AI for personal projects, such as making Japanese tea bowls, and discusses how …

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Michele Elam, William Robertson Coe Professor in the Humanities; Senior Fellow, Institute for Human-Centered Artificial Intelligence; Bass University Fellow in Undergraduate Education 1:05:41

5M ago1:05:41

1:05:41

Michele Elam, the William Robertson Coe Professor of Humanities in the English Department at Stanford University and a Race and Technology Affiliate at the Center for Comparative Studies in Race and Ethnicity, joins Behind the Tech to discuss her journey and work. Michele shares her unique path from a humanities background to engaging with technolo…

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Joshua Goldman, Senior Director of Sales, eMobility, ABM Industries - Episode 158 55:01

6M ago55:01

55:01

Joshua Goldman, Senior Director of Sales, eMobility, ABM Industries. 25+ years experience in over 50 configurations of electric and hybrid heavy-duty buses, trucks and Vans. Proterra, Autocar Truck, Volta Trucks, and more!By Lee Krevat

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Year in Review 2024 33:43

7M ago33:43

33:43

As 2024 comes to an end, we take a look back at some of the biggest themes that emerged on Behind the Tech over this incredibly exciting year for tech and AI: creativity, education, and transformation. And we take a stroll through some of Kevin’s obsessions – from ceramics to Maker YouTube to classical piano – alongside guests like Xyla Foxlin, Lis…

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April Bolduc, President, S Curve Strategies - Episode 157 26:56

7M ago26:56

26:56

April Bolduc, President of S Curve Strategies, helping states, counties, school districts and utilities across the U.S. go EV by developing regional transportation electrification strategies. The result: more EVs, cleaner freeways and neighborhoods.By Lee Krevat

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Refik Anadol, Director / Media Artist at Refik Anadol Studio, Visiting Researcher & Lecturer at UCLA's Design Media Arts Department. 49:31

8M ago49:31

49:31

Refik Anadol, an internationally renowned media artist and director, joins Behind the Tech to discuss his journey from a childhood fascination with computers in Istanbul to becoming a pioneer in the aesthetics of data and machine intelligence. In this episode, Refik shares his early inspirations—including his first encounter with a Commodore comput…

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Are hackathons the new standard in corporate innovation? Decide for yourself! 11:03

8M ago11:03

11:03

Sidetrade’s annual hackathon, Sidehack, was back with a bang this year! In this special episode, Andy Lion chats with Remus Iancu, Team Lead Software Engineer & co-organizer of this year’s Sidehack, and Joy Ion, UI Designer and first time Sidehack attendee. From big “A-HA!” moments, some code explanation to a rubber duck, new friendships formed, an…

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How to have a rewarding business development career, with David Bavon 12:26

10M ago12:26

12:26

What opportunities can be found from a career in business development at Sidetrade? Well, you’re about to find out! In this episode, David Bavon, BDR Director at Sidetrade, explains what a rewarding role as a BDR looks like. From financial bonuses to promotion opportunities and more! If you’re looking for a career that opens up a world of opportuni…

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Me, My CTO & I ... S2E6: Managing Your Mental Health 42:24

10M ago42:24

42:24

In this episode, Sanjay talks to Dr Hannah Forbes on managing your mental health as a tech leader in a high pressure, fast paced environment. Hannah talks openly about her mental health struggles, how she overcame them and continues to manage her mental health, and what advice she’d give to others at the beginning of their mental health journey. We…

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Ben Laude, Professor of Music (Piano Literature & Aural Skills) at Utah State University 1:27:18

10M ago1:27:18

1:27:18

Ben Laude, a concert pianist and music educator, joins Behind the Tech to discuss his journey from a suburban childhood in Austin, Texas to becoming a world-renowned classical pianist and YouTube creator. Ben shares his early inspirations—including his father's dabbling in piano and his own private obsession with classical music that began in high …

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Me, My CTO & I ... S2E5 Decoding The Board 48:46

12M ago48:46

48:46

Me, My CTO & I" is back and pushing the envelope of what to expect with your average tech podcast ... Global Tech Leaders in a bare knuckle leadership quiz How to get out of a board meeting alive Why you should never leave your email address with Ashley Madison Sanjay's fireside chat is with Adelina Chalmers, Leadership Coach, CTO Advisor, Geek Whi…

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Crush your career: From Credit Management to Customer Success 9:59

12M ago9:59

9:59

Have you ever found yourself at a career crossroads, wondering if it's time for a change? For some this could mean finding a similar role in a different company, for others it could mean an entirely new career path. If you've been contemplating a shift into the dynamic world of customer success, we have just the thing for you! Tune into our latest …

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Sal Khan, Founder and CEO of Khan Academy 1:12:55

12M ago1:12:55

1:12:55

Sal Khan, founder and CEO of Khan Academy, joins Behind the Tech to discuss his journey from a curious child fascinated by science and technology to a global leader in education innovation. Sal shares his early inspirations that led him to pursue a career in engineering and a degree at MIT, and outlines his lifelong passion for education rooted in …

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Me, My CTO & I ... S2E4 Mastering the Art of Business Agility 52:32

12M ago52:32

52:32

Me, My CTO & I" is back with its heady mix of tech leaders quiz, fireside chat and less than impressive leadership limerick. Sanjay chats with Giles Lindsay, technology leader, business agility coach, author of ‘Clearly Agile: A Leadership Guide to Business Agility’ and recently named in the Marlow Business School's World 100 list of CIO & CTOs. Ta…

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Ethan Mollick, Author and Associate Professor at the Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania 58:43

1y ago58:43

58:43

Ethan Mollick is an associate professor at the Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania, where he teaches innovation and entrepreneurship. His research focuses on the impact of AI on work and education, and he has published numerous papers and a New York Times-bestselling book on AI, "Co-Intelligence." Ethan is also behind the popular Subst…

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Elizabeth Cook, Vice President of Technical Strategy, The Association of Edison Illuminating Companies (AEIC) - Episode 156 41:19

1y ago41:19

41:19

Elizabeth Cook, Vice President of Technical Strategy at The Association of Edison Illuminating Companies and the host of the Grid Mod Pod, a podcast featuring conversations with electric power executives and experts about the future of the electric grid.By Lee Krevat

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Mike Volpi, Partner at Index Ventures 1:11:44

1y ago1:11:44

1:11:44

Mike Volpi is a longtime venture capitalist who joined Index Ventures in 2009 to establish the firm's San Francisco office and North American operations. Prior, he was Chief Strategy Officer at Cisco, overseeing a run of acquisitions still studied today as a model for technology merger strategy. Mike invests primarily in artificial intelligence, in…

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Gunars Valkirs, CEO, Maui Ku'ia Estate Chocolate - Episode 155 34:17

1y ago34:17

34:17

Gunars Valkirs, CEO of Maui Ku'ia Estate Chocolate. My #1 favorite chocolate of all time! And it's green! Will dark brown, but... powered by an off-grid microgrid supplying over 99% renewable energy.By Lee Krevat

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Me, My CTO & I ... S2E3 Managing the journey from Seed to Series C 56:33

1+ y ago56:33

56:33

You can't keep a good podcast down as "Me, My CTO & I" returns for another absorbing mix of tech talk, tech quiz and tech research. Sanjay's fireside chat is with Victor Kabdebon as they walk through the funding journey from Seed to Round C through the eyes of a CTO founder. What are the expectations? What prep is needed? What changes with each new…

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Mike Schroepfer, Partner, Gigascale Capital 1:05:15

1+ y ago1:05:15

1:05:15

In 2023, after departing his role as CTO of Facebook, Mike Schroepfer launched the climate venture capital investment firm Gigascale Capital with the goal of building climate tech companies. Working alongside co-founders Victoria Beasley and Evaline Tsai, Gigascale’s investments are today driving advancements in clean energy, biotech and computing.…

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Whit Fulton, CEO, ConnectDER - Episode 154 34:17

1+ y ago34:17

34:17

Whit Fulton, CEO, ConnectDER. Focused on enabling anyone to connect solar panels or EV chargers to their home in minutes, at a fraction of the typical time and cost, with no electrical upgrade required. Recorded LIVE at DistribuTECH International.By Lee Krevat

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Trailblazing career paths of three inspirational women in tech 14:42

1+ y ago14:42

14:42

There is no one size fits all journey when it comes to careers in tech. And no one knows this better than our guests on this episode! Get ready to be truly inspired as we sit down with not one, but THREE incredible Sidetraders: · Elodie Ravachol, Area VP of Product · Natasha Rollason, Junior Software Developer Engineer in Test · Naomi Smith, VP of …

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Xyla Foxlin, Engineer and YouTube Creator 1:06:54

1+ y ago1:06:54

1:06:54

Xyla Foxlin is an engineer and YouTuber with a passion for making things dating back to her early childhood love of art and creative exploration. What began as a way to entertain herself with whatever materials she could find blossomed into a career as a content creator and maker, showcasing her skills crafting everything from a rocket to a sailboa…

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Secrets of a successful sales kick-off with Bill North 12:23

1+ y ago12:23

12:23

Don't let the opportunity slip by to uncover the sales secrets of the pros! Sales kick-offs are a critical time for teams to align and set the tone for the year ahead. Make sure you're in the know and fully prepared to make this year your most successful yet. Listen to VP Sales North America, Bill North’s tips, and start your journey to unprecedent…

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Gene Rodrigues, Assistant Secretary of Energy, Leading the Office of Electricity - Episode 153 53:34

1+ y ago53:34

53:34

Gene Rodrigues, Assistant Secretary of Energy at the U.S. Department of Energy, Leading the Office of Electricity for the United States of America. Recorded Live consuming Hot Ones level hot sauces at The GridWise Alliance's annual gridCONNEXT conference!By Lee Krevat

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Me, My CTO & I ... S2E2 How 1 introvert acquired 60,000 subscribers 53:44

1+ y ago53:44

53:44

"Me, My CTO & I" is back with more tech leadership insight, wisdom and bonhomie. Sanjay's fireside chat is with Luca Rossi, Founder of the ReFactoring newsletter that's raced from a standing start to 60,000 subscribers. What's the magic behind his success? Our world famous tech leaders quiz ... "You Really Need To Get Out More" ... brings together …

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Congressman Mike Levin, U.S. Representative Proudly Serving California’s 49th District - Episode 152 27:38

1+ y ago27:38

27:38

Congressman Mike Levin is serving his third term as California's 49th District representative. He's a member of both the House Committee on Natural Resources and Veterans’ Affairs, where he's Ranking Member on the Economic Opportunity Subcommittee.By Lee Krevat

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Lisa Su, Chair and CEO, AMD 59:56

1+ y ago59:56

59:56

As Chair and CEO of AMD, Lisa Su leads the transformation of the strategy and product execution of one of the fastest growing semiconductor companies in the world. She’s the recipient of numerous awards, and a recent appointee to the President’s Council of Advisors on Science and Technology. In this episode, she discusses her upbringing as the daug…

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Carolina Ortega, Vice President, Sustainability, Milestone Environmental Services - Episode 151 40:56

1+ y ago40:56

40:56

Carolina Ortega, Vice President of Sustainability at Milestone Environmental Services, the largest independent energy waste sequestration company in the United States, helping customers sequester almost 3 million metric tons of CO2 since 2014.By Lee Krevat

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Me, My CTO & I ... S2E1 Trial By Fire - The First Time CTO 1:00:44

1+ y ago1:00:44

1:00:44

Me, My CTO & I returns for a 2nd season of technology leadership insight, quiz mayhem and a limerick or two. Sanjay's fireside chat is with Joseph Drambarean, CPO/CTO at Trovata.ai who talks about his experiences as a first time CTO. In this fascinating discussion he talks us through a challenging journey of building something from nothing where hi…

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Year in Review 2023 1:08:38

1+ y ago1:08:38

1:08:38

As 2023 comes to an end, we take a look back at some of the year’s most compelling, thought-provoking conversations with guests like Bill Gates, Neil deGrasse Tyson, OpenAI’s Mira Murati, Shopify’s Tobi Lutke, will.i.am, Sci-fi author Adrian Tchaikovsky, and many more. The year’s programs featured a wide range of topics including equity in tech, ad…

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David Kirtley, Co-Founder and CEO, Helion 1:03:23

1+ y ago1:03:23

1:03:23

Helion is building the world’s first fusion power plant, and co-founder and CEO David Kirtley is on a mission to improve access to clean energy for a better future. We’re inspired by the work that they’re doing—in fact, Microsoft recently announced that Helion is going to provide the company fusion power starting in 2028. In this episode, Kevin and…

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Unlock Your Tech Career: Sidetrade Code Academy Breaks Down Entry Barriers! 10:59

1+ y ago10:59

10:59

Join us for this episode of Sidetrade Inside Out, where host Andy Lion talks to Luke Hennerley, Principal Engineer, about the transformative power of Sidetrade Code Academy. Since 2018, Sidetrade Code Academy has shattered conventional barriers to entry-level tech careers in the West Midlands, UK. Gone are the days when aspiring tech enthusiasts we…

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