CTO Confessions Brought to you by IT Labs

CTO Confessions Brought to you by IT Labs

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Episodes 209
Avg. Duration 44m
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Apple Rating 5.0 (2)
Since Apr 2020
Latest Episode May 2026

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Hosted by TC Gill, this podcast explores the dynamic world of technology leadership. Each episode explores the challenges, strategies, and stories that shape the lives of today’s CTOs and tech leaders. From navigating complex business issues to leading high-performing teams, CTO Confessions sheds light on the multifaceted role of technology executives, highlighting the critical decisions they make and the impact they have on organizations. Join us as we unpack the realities of tech leadership and share insights that rarely get the appreciation they deserve, all with a healthy dose of curiosity and candor. Brought to you by IT Labs.

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Episode 206: Dissecting the CTO Role Misconceptions, Hiring, and the Age of AI with Jay Dalke

May 21, 2026 53m

Most people think the CTO has all the answers. Jay Dalke would disagree. In this episode of CTO Confessions, TC Gill sits down with Jay Dalke, CTO at AbaxHealth, to explore what the role actually…

Episode 205: Behind the Platform Powering Modern Background Checks with Luca Bonmassar

May 12, 2026 51m

Background checks sound straightforward. Until you try to build the infrastructure behind them at scale. In this episode of CTO Confessions, TC Gill sits down with Luca Bonmassar, CTO of Checkr — a…

Episode 204: How fast is technology evolving with Ahmed Abdelrahman

May 07, 2026 49m

Technology isn't slowing down. And neither are the expectations placed on the people leading it. In this episode of CTO Confessions, TC Gill sits down with Ahmed Abdelrahman, CTO at Bayzat, to talk…

Episode 203: Getting Priorities & Requirements Right with Rigvinath Chevala

Apr 01, 2026 44m

Is the push-pull of feature prioritization giving you a headache? You aren't alone. In this episode, TC Gill sits down with Rigvinath Chevala, CPTO at ServiceChannel, to strip away the hype and get…

Episode 202: Your system doesn’t need heroes - A guide on building and scaling a team

Mar 10, 2026 48m

Your system doesn't need heroes — A guide on building and scaling a team "If your system needs heroes, you don't have a system." In this episode of CTO Confessions, TC sits down with engineering…

Episode 201: What it takes to build great innovative hardware with Nico Cormier

Mar 04, 2026 48m

What does it really take to build great hardware in a software-first world? In this episode of CTO Confessions, we sit down with Nico Cormier, CTO of reMarkable — the company behind the world's…

Episode 200: Reimagining Healthcare in the US with Ravin Soni

Jan 09, 2026 46m

Assuming you know what motivates people is often what disconnects you from them. In this episode of CTO Confessions, Ravi Soni, VP of Engineering at Curative, shares why strong leadership starts…

Episode 199: How to Build Tech Without Chasing Perfection

Dec 24, 2025 32m

Trying to build things perfectly is often what stops them from working at all. In this episode of CTO Confessions, Stephen Cope, CIO at Astrak, shares why aiming for 80% is usually more than enough…

Episode 198: People, Architecture, and the Cross-Team Perspective

Dec 16, 2025 35m

Alexandre Goedert, VP of Engineering at SurePay, sat down with our host TC Gill for our podcast CTO Confessions to discuss what it really means to lead from the core—where people, architecture, and…

Episode 197: Beyond Bitcoin: How Blockchain is shaping the Future

Dec 10, 2025 40m

Regulation isn’t a roadblock; it’s the guardrail helping blockchain grow up. In this episode, Tim Sabanov, CTO at Zumo, joins TC Gill to break down the hype, the misconceptions, and the…

Episode 196: How to Catalyze Chaos in Tech with Kader Sakkaria

Nov 20, 2025 39m

Chaos isn’t the enemy, unmanaged chaos is. In this episode, Kader Sakkaria, Global Head of Data Technology (DoE) and Delivery at Gallagher, joins TC Gill to unpack why chaos can actually fuel…

Episode 195: The Case for Democratizing Tech with Andrew Overholt

Nov 11, 2025 1h 17m

In this episode, Andrew Overholt, VP of Engineering at Mozilla, joins TC Gill to explore how Mozilla lives its mission, putting users first, leading with humility, and shaping the future of an open…

Episode 194: How to Deploy with Confidence in 2025 with Eddie Pecker

Nov 04, 2025 58m

In this episode of CTO Confessions, TC Gill sits down with Eddie Pecker, CTO at APEXX, a payment orchestration platform trusted by enterprise companies worldwide. From comparing technical debt to…

Episode 193: A Conversation about Terminators and Lasers with Michael Natkin

Oct 16, 2025 51m

From Hollywood special effects to cutting-edge AI - this episode covers it all. Join Michael Natkin, Former SVP of Software Engineering at Glowforge, and TC Gill as they dive into why AI is…

Episode 192: We Don’t Need CTO’s Anymore with Wes Bailey

Oct 09, 2025 57m

In this thought-provoking episode, Wes Bailey returns for round two with TC Gill to explore one of the boldest questions in tech leadership today: what happens when innovation, AI, and adaptability…

Episode 191: There Are No Mergers, Only Acquisitions with Adan Pope

Sep 25, 2025 39m

How do you lead through culture shifts, acquisitions, and organizational change, without losing sight of people? In this episode, Adan Pope, Senior VP at TAG, shares insights on leadership during…

Episode 190: In a World of AI, Let’s not Forget the Human with Falko Buttler

Sep 18, 2025 46m

Technology is advancing faster than ever, but what keeps it meaningful is the human side behind the solutions. In this episode, Falko Buttler, CTO at Lantern, shares how he balances innovation with…

Episode 189: Connecting the Dots in Tech Leadership with Aleksandra Gjinovska

Sep 09, 2025 48m

Aleksandra Gjinovska, Head of Technology at IT Labs, sat down with our host TC Gill for our podcast CTO Confessions to share her journey as a woman leading in a male-dominated industry and how…

Episode 188: Wealth Management Driven by Technology with Naresh Singh

Sep 02, 2025 43m

Naresh Singh, Partner and CTO at Lenox Advisors, sat down with our host TC Gill for our podcast CTO Confessions to discuss how technology is reshaping wealth management from AI-driven data systems to…

Episode 187: Programmers' Resistance in the Age of AI with Allen Cheung

Aug 26, 2025 53m

Allen Cheung, SVP of Engineering at UJET.cx, sat down with our host TC Gill for our podcast CTO Confessions to explore how AI is reshaping the tech industry and why some programmers resist this…

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