Let Them Eat Tokens: AI Efficiency vs. Global Good
In this episode of "How Many CTOs Does It Take?" podcast, hosts Scott Porad and Brad Hefta-Gaub dive into the pervasive influence of AI, starting with a critical look at Apple's Siri and its struggles...
25 Marras 202540min
Cabinet Doors Should Open: Avoiding Assumptions in Product Requirements
In this episode of "How Many CTOs Does It Take?" podcast, hosts Scott Porad and Brad Hefta-Gaub discuss the critical importance of clear requirements in both hardware and software projects. Using the ...
18 Marras 202533min
The State of AI in 2025: What the DORA Report Reveals
In this episode of "How Many CTOs Does It Take?" podcast, hosts Scott Porad and Brad Hefta-Gaub dive into the 2025 DORA Metrics Report on the state of AI-assisted software development. They discuss ke...
11 Marras 202538min
The AI Hype Cycle: Navigating Growth and Skepticism
In this episode of "How Many CTOs Does It Take?" podcast, hosts Scott Porad and Brad Hefta-Gaub reflect on the recent shifts in Big Tech's approach to AI, discussing the changing perceptions and econo...
4 Marras 202530min
In Search of the Exceptional: Unpacking the Traits of 10x Engineers
In this episode of "How Many CTOs Does It Take?" podcast, hosts Scott Porad and Brad Hefta-Gaub dive deep into the concept of the 10x engineer—those rare developers who are exponentially more producti...
28 Loka 202545min
The Documented SDLC: Why Every Team Needs One (and When)
In this episode of "How Many CTOs Does It Take?" podcast, hosts Scott Porad and Brad Hefta-Gaub start with a quick retrospective, or is it an encore, of recent rock concerts before stage-diving into a...
21 Loka 202557min
Navigating BADD vs. FaDD: Strategic Refactoring in Software Development
In this episode of "How Many CTOs Does It Take?" podcast, hosts Scott Porad and Brad Hefta-Gaub dive deep into the engineering crossroads between Better Architecture Driven Development (BADD) and Feat...
14 Loka 202537min
From Specs to Monitoring: A CTO's Guide to QA Best Practices
In this episode of "How Many CTOs Does It Take?" podcast, hosts Scott Porad and Brad Hefta-Gaub tackle the evolving landscape of quality assurance in web apps. They challenge the notion of QA as just ...
7 Loka 202539min
