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Latest episodes

• The Software Factory: Why Document-Driven Development Is Reshaping How CTOs Build

  December 19, 2025 · 1 hr 3 min

  “We’re not doing software development anymore. We’re engineering a factory.” That single line from Matt Ferguson captures a fundamental shift happening in technology leadership. As CTO of Roof Maxx—a nationwide roofing brand with 385…

• LIQUID – How CTOs Harness Complexity to Unlock Flow

  August 20, 2025 · 1 hr 35 min

  In this conversation, Nishant interviews Kathy Keating, Etienne de Bruin, and Scott Graves, co-authors of LIQUID: How CEOs and CTOs Unlock Flow and Momentum in Complex Systems. They discuss how the idea for the book was born, the…

• Steven Zgaljic, Jahnel Group, CTO: Harnessing AI for Health Insights

  April 1, 2025 · 19 min

  RSVP to the 13th CTO Colloquium on 4/17/25 In this episode, Steven Zgaljic, CTO of Jahnel Group, joins host Etienne de Bruin to share a personal story about his daughter’s health challenges. Faced with the need to meticulously track…

• Zayna Rose, Image Strategist & Communications Consultant: Elevating Your Image as a Tech Leader

  January 8, 2025 · 51 min

  In this episode of the CTO Podcast, host Etienne speaks with image strategist Zayna Rose about the importance of personal branding and leadership presence for technology leaders. They discuss how visual identity, color psychology, and…

• Lena Skliarova-Mordvinova, Good Face Project CTO and Co-Founder: Revolutionizing Personal Care with AI and Resilience in Challenging Times

  November 19, 2024 · 1 hr 8 min

  In this episode of the CTO Podcast, host Etienne de Bruin speaks with Lena Skliarova-Mordvinova, CTO and Co-Founder of the Good Face Project. They discuss the origins of the Good Face Project, which aims to educate consumers about the…

• Dr. Aadeel Akhtar, PSYONIC's Visionary: Transforming Lives Through Advanced Bionic Prosthetics and Entrepreneurial Innovation

  October 29, 2024 · 1 hr 2 min

  In this episode of The CTO Podcast, Dr. Aadeel Akhtar CEO and founder of PSYONIC, discusses the evolution of bionic hands and the advancements in robotics and AI that have made them possible. He shares his personal journey and motivation…

• Decoding AI: Expert Panel Insights for CTOs

  October 8, 2024 · 1 hr 15 min

  In this episode of The CTO Podcast, Etienne engages with AI experts, Ksenia Palke (Director AI: Airspace), Lena Skliarova-Mordvinova (Co-Founder & CTO: Good Face Project) and Sharon Zhang (Co-Founder & CTO: Personal AI) to discuss the…

• Ryan Kari, CTO of MagCanica: Revolutionizing Motorsports with Torque Sensors and the Art of CTO Leadership

  August 27, 2024 · 48 min

  In this episode of The CTO Podcast, Etienne interviews Ryan Kari, CTO of MagCanica, a company in the torque sensor space. They discuss the role of torque sensors in Formula One racing and other motorsports, as well as their use in hybrid…