In this episode of Breakthrough Innovation, we’re joined by Kevin Carlson, a fractional CTO/CISO and executive coach with decades of experience helping companies overcome critical inflection points at the intersection of technology, product, and security.

He shares insights from inside high-growth companies — and the moments where innovation either scales or breaks down.

🚨 What tech-led innovation gets wrong (and why market-led wins)

🔁 Why “changing the wheels on the bus while it’s moving” is the new norm

💥 The real reason most products fail — and how to avoid building for no one

🧠 How radical candor and alignment (not consensus) drive clarity

🔐 Why security still keeps him up at night — and how AI is making it harder to get right

If you’re scaling tech, navigating team complexity, or leading innovation inside chaos — this episode brings practical wisdom from someone who’s been there.

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