CIO

DECEMBER 12, 2023

Chief technology officers are key players in the enterprise C-suite, oftentimes working in collaboration with CIOs at the forefront of new and innovative technologies. They are among the most important hires organizations are making today due to the business value that successful technology deployments can bring.

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CIO

NOVEMBER 27, 2024

New Zealand online marketplace TradeMe, has unveiled an ambitious plan to double the number of women in technical leadership roles, to address the persistent gender imbalance in the tech industry, where women remain underrepresented, especially in senior positions. We’ve standardised our hiring processes.

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CIO

DECEMBER 10, 2024

Set clear, measurable metrics around what you want to improve with generative AI, including the pain points and the opportunities, says Shaown Nandi, director of technology at AWS. Salesforce recently released two autonomous AI sales agents , one that engages with inbound prospects and another that coaches sales reps.

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SoCal CTO

APRIL 27, 2011

Several people have recently come to me to help them source and/or hire full-time CTOs for their startup having found me through my post that looks at: Startup CTO Salary and Equity Data. The first thing I do is suggest they explore if they really need to hire a full-time CTO for their startup and if so, what kind of CTO they need.

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SoCal CTO

JANUARY 26, 2010

I’ve been having discussions with several people recently about the role of the CTO (Chief Technology Officer) in very early stage companies. In December 2007, I described how I commonly take on an Acting CTO Role in a Start-up. That’s why Roger Smith puts the focus of the CTO on programming for the earliest stage.

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Altexsoft

MARCH 23, 2020

Nowadays, when tech companies are among the largest businesses in the world, CTOs are some of the most influential and innovative people that shape how we live and work. With the technological outlook for the years ahead, these people manage to drive the striking change both within the company and beyond. The role of CTO.

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CIO

OCTOBER 30, 2023

Yet unlike his peers, Wiedenbeck’s dual roles — the top technology executive as well as the transformation lead at Ameritas — are often at odds. As chief technology officer, Wiedenbeck is driving automation and IT modernization to reduce complexity and technical debt.

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CIO

NOVEMBER 19, 2024

From obscurity to ubiquity, the rise of large language models (LLMs) is a testament to rapid technological advancement. Just a few short years ago, models like GPT-1 (2018) and GPT-2 (2019) barely registered a blip on anyone’s tech radar. Let’s review a case study and see how we can start to realize benefits now.

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CIO

SEPTEMBER 17, 2024

On the one hand, enterprise architects play a key role in selecting platforms, developing technical capabilities, and driving standards. Moreover, undertaking digital transformation and technology modernization programs without an architect can lead to delays, technical debt , higher costs, and security vulnerabilities.

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Crunchbase News

FEBRUARY 14, 2025

Research shows that startups are most likely to fail due to a lack of resources, inadequate planning and loss of focus. Working with mentors and coaches, I was able to get to the root of my condition and learned many of my behaviors were coping mechanisms shaped by early stress.

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Apiumhub

JUNE 16, 2021

The transition to tech leadership is a huge challenge. Technical leadership is different. Leading a technical team demands more than just management skills, but also technical prowess, and the ability to navigate the tech world. I hope you find our list of tech leadership books useful: Tech Leadership books.

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CIO

MAY 2, 2024

Even those once adaptable may have become change resistant due to years of near-constant turbulence. There’s always change,” says Jim Moore, CTO at HR Acuity. “A Paulo Gardini Miguel, director of technology at The CTO Club, agrees. This was presented by Max Landsberg in the Tao of Coaching.

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SoCal CTO

NOVEMBER 1, 2010

I had a recent email dialog with the founder of a company looking for a CTO for their startup. Did they really need a Startup CTO or Developer or both? And do I fit as a Part-Time CTO , Technology Advisor , CTO Founder , Acting CTO ? He needed some kind of CTO and as well Developers.

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SoCal CTO

APRIL 27, 2011

Several people have recently come to me to help them source and/or hire full-time CTOs for their startup having found me through my post that looks at: Startup CTO Salary and Equity Data. The first thing I do is suggest they explore if they really need to hire a full-time CTO for their startup and if so, what kind of CTO they need.

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SoCal CTO

FEBRUARY 13, 2013

I did a presentation this week at Coloft that looked at how Non-Technical Founders can go about getting their MVP built. And the back-end is something that a non-technical founder can manage. Equity-Only CTO and Equity-Only Developers Technology Roles in Startups Want to Know the Difference Between a CTO and a VP Engineering?

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TechCrunch

SEPTEMBER 7, 2022

“As software developers ourselves — working in health tech and fintech, where even minor bugs could have an outsized impact on people’s lives — we know firsthand how critical robust end-to-end testing is for all software businesses,” Perl said. Neither, obviously, are very desirable scenarios.

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SoCal CTO

SEPTEMBER 19, 2011

I've posted quite a few things on the topics associated with being a Startup CTO. Here are some resources that come from other sources: Want to Know the Difference Between a CTO and a VP Engineering? Lessons Learned: What does a startup CTO actually do? Lessons Learned: What does a startup CTO actually do?

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SoCal CTO

SEPTEMBER 19, 2011

I've posted quite a few things on the topics associated with being a Startup CTO. Here are some resources that come from other sources: Want to Know the Difference Between a CTO and a VP Engineering? Lessons Learned: What does a startup CTO actually do? Lessons Learned: What does a startup CTO actually do?

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SoCal CTO

MARCH 9, 2010

In my post, Technology Roles in Startups , I described some of the different ways I engage with startup companies such as CTO Founder , CTO , Part-Time CTO , Acting CTO , Consultant, Advisor and Advisory Board Member. Now, most often technical advisors are part of a broader advisory board.

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TechEmpower CTO

JULY 24, 2023

At TechEmpower, we frequently talk to startup founders, CEOs, product leaders, and other innovators about their next big tech initiative. After all, that’s what tech innovation is all about. Do you have a custom algorithm or other technology? Accounting Beyond reviewing transactions, what accounting support do you need?

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CIO

SEPTEMBER 12, 2024

It is often suggested that rapid advances in technology are threatening jobs in the IT sector perhaps more than any other. Among the cited factors are the rapid popularity of AI technologies and the desire to automate many processes. As the velocity of change and delivery increases, the technology roles will only have more work to do.”

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CIO

SEPTEMBER 5, 2023

“IT middle managers play a critical role, and companies often neglect and underinvest in them,” says Dan Roberts, host of the Tech Whisperers Podcast and author of Confessions of a Successful CIO. Tech leaders say relationship building is the key. That suggests why they’re struggling.” What can be done to help?

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CIO

JULY 1, 2024

When Morgan Stanley announced its new generative AI support tools for financial advisors last week, it talked about gaining efficiencies from its notetaking abilities. The conversations you have with your financial advisor are some of the most intimate you can have, and the information covered could do you tremendous harm if exposed.

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CTOvision

JANUARY 16, 2014

By Bob Gourley Editor’s note: I’m very proud to be serving on the Haystax Technology advisory board. Haystax Technology Names Advisory Board Members. Six Advisors with Defense, Intelligence and Commercial Experience to Deliver Strategic Guidance to Haystax. McLean, VA – January 14, 2014 – Haystax Technology, Inc.

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CTOvision

FEBRUARY 17, 2017

Editor's note: Dave Mihelcic has been a leader, mentor and friend to thousands, including me. The following is from: DISA CTO Retirement . Chief technology officer to retire after 31 years of government service. We lit that cable with the most leading-edge technologies available.

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CIO

JULY 26, 2022

The PGA of America is building a world-class resort with multiple golf courses and retail shops near Dallas, due to be complete next year. Many of these next-generation projects are on track due to the organization’s decision to go all-in to the public cloud well before the pandemic hit.

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TechCrunch

AUGUST 31, 2022

It’s safe to say that millions of Americans dream of becoming real estate investors but can’t or don’t due to a variety of challenges, including lack of accreditation, capital and time. CEO Yishai Cohen and CTO Amit Assaraf started Landa in 2020 in an effort to make real estate ownership more inclusive.

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CIO

MAY 20, 2024

Tech services provider Logicalis found in its 2024 Global CIO Report that 89% of CIOs reported “actively seeking opportunities to incorporate AI capabilities into their companies,” making it the No. A committee reviews potential projects and expected returns, to ensure the company is pursuing impactful AI initiatives.

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CTOvision

APRIL 4, 2014

The only thing you can do is to optimize your time by carefully reviewing the schedule and selecting the breakouts of highest interest to you. You should also review the news and blog from the Geoint website. Dan Doney, Chief Innovation Officer, DIA. Guitard, Deputy CIO and Senior Advisor, Office of the G-2, U.S.

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CIO

JANUARY 11, 2024

When I last dedicated an episode of the Tech Whisperers podcast to the state of tech talent, we were just coming out of a multi-year “sellers” market, and we could sense that we were hitting an inflection point. But what’s the next tech coming down the road that you need this person to reskill for? Oshkosh Corp.

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CIO

SEPTEMBER 4, 2024

And when it comes to business and management IT jobs, 63% were classified as “high transformation” due to AI. Generative AI does have the ability to replace CIOs who don’t embrace the innovative shifts coming for companies,” says Tim Crawford, a former CIO himself and now a CIO strategic advisor at AVOA, a technology consultancy.

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CIO

AUGUST 1, 2024

As tech leaders advance their careers, many discover it’s lonely at the top. Joining an IT leadership organization CIOs not only establish friendly relationships with other tech leaders but also gain valuable insights on the latest IT, business, and leadership trends.

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TechCrunch

AUGUST 25, 2022

If you follow me on Twitter , you’ve probably noticed that of every three or four tweets, one has me making fun of blockchain tech. I did want to mention it, because as much as I’ll try to be neutral, my disdain for blockchain tech will almost certainly show through in this teardown. Pitch Deck Teardown: Arkive’s $9.7M

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CIO

JULY 4, 2023

If you don’t join board meetings often, preparation is paramount, starting with learning about the directors’ backgrounds and reviewing minutes from previous meetings. Be prepared to answer common board questions about cyber readiness, technology roadmaps, and plans to hire and retain a diverse team.

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TechCrunch

MARCH 9, 2023

While the tranche is a fraction of the startup’s previous raise ($70 million), Mythic claims that the tranche will enable it to bring its “next-generation” product — an improved energy-efficient AI processor — to market.

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CIO

AUGUST 28, 2023

Yet the leading tech execs who make up CIO’s 2023 CIO Hall of Fame share many of the same attributes, attitudes, and ambitions. For example, most say they love both technology and problem-solving — a combination that often got them interested in the IT profession in the first place. Second, be intentional.

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TechCrunch

JUNE 11, 2021

According to Brittain, EU startups in this sector are “still at the very early stages of innovation,” having only shown “a fraction of what’s possible” in a market that is “as large as banking.” “The AI startup market may be even hotter than the average technology niche.” Technical in Tanzania. ” they ask.

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