Best CTO Academy Podcasts (2025)

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

4M 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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Year in Review 2024 33:43

6M 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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Refik Anadol, Director / Media Artist at Refik Anadol Studio, Visiting Researcher & Lecturer at UCLA's Design Media Arts Department. 49:31

7M 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

7M 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

9M 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

9M 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

9M 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

11M 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

11M 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

11M 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

11M 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

12M 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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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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Me, My CTO & I ... S2E3 Managing the journey from Seed to Series C 56:33

1y 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

1y 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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Trailblazing career paths of three inspirational women in tech 14:42

1y 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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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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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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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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Building Sidetrade’s leading AI product with Rob Harvey 14:33

1+ y ago14:33

14:33

Change is a constant force, and so is Product teams’ knack for adapting to the times. Few individuals grasp this concept better than Rob Harvey, the Chief Product Officer at Sidetrade, whose extensive career in Order-to-Cash has exposed him to the full spectrum of challenges and opportunities. Tune in to find out how Rob's team infuses agility and …

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William A. Adams, Software Engineer, DEI Innovator, and Philanthropist 1:11:28

1+ y ago1:11:28

1:11:28

William A. Adams is a software engineer, DEI innovator, and philanthropist whose contributions to the field have been documented by the Computer History Museum. He spent more than 20 years at Microsoft, where he rolled out critical XML code globally, co-founded the Leap program, and served as Kevin’s first technical advisor. In this episode, Kevin …

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Supercharging Sidetrade’s Sales teams in Europe with JC Charpenet 15:05

1+ y ago15:05

15:05

Ever wondered what a top performing Salesperson does differently? Or how a consultative approach is a game changer for making a Sale? And what on earth is ‘The Race’ at Sidetrade? In this episode, Sidetrade VP Sales Europe, JC Charpenet, reveals all! Tune in to find out the secrets of a top performing Salesperson! If you’re a winner looking to work…

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Sidetrade’s Innovation Odyssey with CTO Mark Sheldon 15:33

1+ y ago15:33

15:33

Curious about the inner workings of a Hackathon? Wondering how innovation thrives in Sidetrade’s culture? Step into the world of innovation and tech mastery. In this episode, Sidetrade Chief Technology Officer Mark Sheldon unveils the secrets behind Sidetrade’s tech excellence. Tune in and find out why small tech squads lead the charge, explore our…

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Kevin Roose, Tech Columnist, Podcast Host, and Author 51:45

1+ y ago51:45

51:45

Kevin Roose is a technology columnist for The New York Times covering technology innovation, including AI. He’s also the author of three books: his latest, Futureproof, is a “guide to surviving the technological future,” including nine rules to help people more confidently navigate a machine-filled world. In this episode, Roose discusses how he dev…

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Introducing Sidetrade Inside Out 0:57

1+ y ago0:57

0:57

Join host, Andy Lion, Global Vice President of Talent Acquisition at Sidetrade, as he chats to Sidetraders from all over the world, including the UK, Ireland, France, United States and Canada. And from every department too – from R&D to Product, Sales to Marketing, and much more! Check out our Careers page or get in touch with us at people@sidetrad…

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Power of Relationships with CXO Mentor Rick Snyder 1:06:30

1+ y ago1:06:30

1:06:30

Join us for a riveting conversation with Rick Snyder, a former Cisco executive turned tech investor, board member, coach, and advisor. Rick's journey from a blue collar Baltimore neighborhood to corporate success embodies resilience and ambition. In this episode, Rick shares insights into his early life, influential mentors, and transition into the…

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The Power of Thinking Big with Serial Entrepreneur and Best-Selling Author, Aaron Bare, Founder of Change Agents Academy 1:10:40

2y ago1:10:40

1:10:40

Join us for a transformative journey with our remarkable guest, Aaron Bare, a trailblazer in strategic facilitation, storytelling, and #1 WSJ and Amazon's best-selling author of "Exponential Theory: The Power of Thinking Big." This riveting conversation traces Aaron's fascinating life, from his humble beginnings in Fort Wayne, Indiana, where he bec…

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The Power of Curiosity with Tech Visionary Rohit Kilam, CTO at CMS Info Systems 1:07:22

2y ago1:07:22

1:07:22

Join us in a riveting discussion with Rohit Kilam, a tech visionary and award-winning Chief Technology Officer at CMS Info Systems, one of the world's largest cash management companies and India's most prominent. He shares the essence of his success, rooted in a curious, child-like learning mindset that celebrates failure and cultivates continuous …

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will.i.am, Entrepreneur, Philanthropist, Musician, and Producer 1:10:56

2y ago1:10:56

1:10:56

will.i.am is most well-known as the founder and lead member of the Black Eyed Peas. Simultaneously, he is also an entrepreneur and Founder & CEO of FYI.AI, a Web 3.0 AI messenger, where he spends a lot of his time investing in software and operating systems incorporating AI, natural language understanding, and voice computing. In this episode, Kevi…

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