The CTO Podcast

Insights & Strategies for Chief Technology Officers Navigating the C-Suite while Balancing Technical Strategy, Team Management, & Innovation

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

“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 dealerships—Ferguson has spent the past year tr ... Show more

. 1h 2min

LIQUID – How CTOs Harness Complexity to Unlock Flow

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 challenges of co-authoring as three CTOs, and how ... Show more

. 1h 35min

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

RSVP to the 13th CTO Colloquium on 4/17/25In 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 symptoms and daily activities, Steven leveraged ... Show more

. 18min 44sec

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

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 intentional self-expression can enhance a lea ... Show more

. 51min 1sec

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

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 ingredients in personal care products and pro ... Show more

. 1h 8min