About the show
How many CTOs does it take?
Welcome to the "How Many CTOs?" Podcast, hosted by Brad and Scott, where we dive deep into the intricate world of Chief Technology Officers. Each episode features candid conversations with guest CTOs who share their real-world experiences and insights on a wide range of topics. From building and upleveling high-performing engineering teams to managing and communicating the impact of tech debt, we cover it all. Discover strategies for measuring engineering productivity, refining processes, and balancing innovation with structured methodologies. Learn from experts about decomposing monolithic systems and keeping up with the latest technology trends. Whether you're a current or aspiring CTO, our podcast offers practical solutions and valuable advice to navigate the ever-evolving landscape of technology leadership. Tune in and join the discussion on overcoming the common challenges faced by CTOs today. Don't forget to subscribe, rate, and review! #TechLeadership #CTO #techpodcast
Your hosts
Brad Hefta-Gaub
Co-host
Brad is a technology leader and co-host of How Many CTOs? He has spent his career building products and engineering organizations, and brings a practical, systems-minded view to the messy decisions CTOs make every week.
Scott Porad
Co-host
Scott is a technology executive and co-host of How Many CTOs? He has led engineering and product organizations through growth, turnarounds, and platform shifts, and is especially interested in how leaders build culture that actually scales.
Where to find us
Full episodes publish Tuesday mornings as audio and video. Shorts from each episode follow during the week.
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