Episodes 72
Avg. Duration 41m
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Apple Rating 5.0 (31)
Since Aug 2020
Latest Episode Apr 2026

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Candid conversations with leading CIOs.

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How to Close the Machine-Speed Gap in Cyber Defense with Nik Seetharaman of Wraithwatch

Apr 23, 2026 29m

Nik Seetharaman has watched the offensive side of cybersecurity adopt AI tools at a pace defenders can't match. So, he built a company to close that gap.  Before founding Wraithwatch, he was the…

Leading IT Across Vertical Businesses with Ellora Sengupta of EverCommerce

Mar 19, 2026 26m

When Ellora Sengupta joined EverCommerce as CIO, she inherited the IT of over 50 acquisitions — multiple operating models, fragmented tech stacks, and business units that had zero reason to trust a…

From Technical Debt to 4x Engineering Velocity with Gayatri Narayan of Builders FirstSource

Feb 26, 2026 22m

Two words that make most engineers shudder: code refactoring. Now raise the stakes — refactoring decades of legacy systems inside a large enterprise. A tech debt-heavy project of this scale needs a…

Scaling IT for Millions: How to Lead When Every Device Talks Back with Ravi Thadani of Enphase Energy

Feb 12, 2026 39m

On this episode of CIO Classified, host Yousuf Khan sits down with Ravi Thadani, Global Head of IT at Enphase Energy, a company powering over 5 million homes across 160 countries with clean,…

AI-Augmented SDLC with Jason Adams of State Street Alpha & Charles River Development; Accelerating Software Development at Enterprise Scale

Jan 06, 2026 52m

When you’re managing $60 trillion in assets across dozens of products and 30 global jurisdictions, technical debt isn’t just an inconvenience—it’s an existential risk.Jason Adams, Interim CTO of…

How Autonomous AI is Solving the Enterprise Modernization Challenge with Brian Elliot of Blitzy

Dec 16, 2025 39m

Most enterprises have roadmaps stretching 3-5 years out. What if you could compress that to 1-2 years? Brian Elliot is the Co-Founder and CEO of Blitzy, an enterprise-focused autonomous software…

How AI is Expanding the CIO Role with Chetna Mahajan of Webflow

Nov 06, 2025 31m

In this episode, Chetna explains how new automation strategies are evolving not only productivity, but the role of the CIO. Chetna emphasizes the importance of data quality and security when scaling…

Running IT Like a Growth Engine with Chidi Alams of Just Born, Inc.

Oct 16, 2025 31m

This episode features Chidi Alams, CIO of Just Born — the company behind candy classics like Peeps, Mike and Ike, and Hot Tamales.Chidi shares how his team is using AI, automation, and smarter data…

What Manufacturing Can Teach You About Scaling Enterprise AI

Sep 18, 2025 38m

CIO Classified is back! More CIO secrets. More battle-tested IT wisdom. Straight from leading CIOs across a wide range of industries. In this episode, host Ian Faison and co-host Yousuf Khan dive…

Why the Smartest CIOs Are Becoming Business Strategists with Eric Johnson of PagerDuty

May 08, 2025 42m

Eric Johnson, CIO at PagerDuty, shares why today’s most impactful CIOs are evolving into strategic business leaders. He explains how AI is driving a fundamental shift in how IT organizations…

CIO Leadership in AI Security and Innovation with Siroui Mushegian of Barracuda

Apr 17, 2025 37m

Siroui Mushegian, CIO at Barracuda, shares how she’s building a smart, secure foundation for AI—-from setting up an AI council, to governing agents, and creating employee guidelines that protect…

AI-Driven Workplace Transformation with Saket Srivastava of Asana

Apr 03, 2025 31m

Saket Srivastava is the Chief Information Officer at work management platform Asana. Saket oversees Asana's IT organization, including optimizing technology systems and processes, connecting…

The CIO Roadmap to Executive Leadership with Rich Horwath of Strategic Thinking Institute

Dec 05, 2024 52m

Rich Horwath, CEO of Strategic Thinking Institute and best-selling author, shares strategies that help CIOs to elevate their strategic thinking—providing a roadmap for transitioning from technical…

Best Proactive Cybersecurity Strategies for CIOs with Carl Froggett of Deep Instinct

Nov 21, 2024 49m

Carl Froggett, CIO at Deep Instinct, breaks down the AI-driven disruptions reshaping the cybersecurity landscape. From navigating complex security architectures to busting big data myths, Carl offers…

Engineering Leadership for Scale, Agility, and Momentum with Jason LaFollette of Yext

Nov 07, 2024 35m

Jason LaFollette, CTO at Yext, shares his product-driven approach to leading agile teams, maintaining tech debt, and using a “top-down, bottom-up” style to keep productivity and momentum high.About…

AI Business Strategy for CIOs with Naveen Zutshi of Databricks

Oct 24, 2024 36m

Naveen Zutshi, CIO at Databricks, shares his strategies for successful AI implementation. This must-listen episode is perfect for tech leaders wanting to learn how to craft an effective AI strategy,…

Business-First IT in the AI Era with Cisco Sanchez of Qualcomm

Aug 29, 2024 39m

Cisco Sanchez, SVP and CIO at Qualcomm, shares his business-first philosophy to technology cultivated over 25 years of IT experience. Sanchez emphasizes the importance of IT professionals loving both…

Empowering Citizen Developers and Reshaping Business with AI with Carter Busse of Workato

Jul 25, 2024 40m

Carter Busse, CIO at Workato, explores how AI is reshaping business decisions and empowering citizen developers. With over 20 years of IT leadership experience, Carter shares real-world automation…

Modernizing Legacy Systems with AI with Shelia Anderson of Aflac

Jul 11, 2024 36m

In this episode, Sheila Anderson, CIO at Aflac, discusses how the company is using AI to modernize while handling legacy systems. Sheila highlights key initiatives such as digital claims processing,…

Powerful Partnerships That Push CIOs to the Next Level

Sep 07, 2022 28m

Just like the role of the CIO has transitioned from a back-office data manager to a business enabler, how CIOs build and maintain internal and external partnerships has also greatly evolved. In this…

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