Is Nuclear the Key to Net Zero Emissions? with Jonathan Cobb of the World Nuclear Association
Today we’re talking to Jonathan Cobb, Senior Communications Manager at the World Nuclear Association; and we discuss different uses for nuclear science including energy, medicine, and heat, the challenges of getting nuclear energy to compete economically with fossil fuel and renewables, and how we can get the world to net zero emissions in the next 25 years. All of this right here, right now, on the Modern CTO Podcast! Learn more about the World Nuclear Association at https://world-nuclear.org
27 Huhti 202258min
The State of Nuclear Energy with Todd Allen, Professor of Nuclear Engineering at University of Michigan
Today we’re talking to Todd Allen, Professor of Nuclear Engineering at University of Michigan; and we discuss the state of nuclear energy in the world today, barriers to investing more in nuclear energy, and what it would take to have a personal nuclear reactor in your home. All of this right here, right now, on the Modern CTO Podcast! Check out UMich's Fastest Path to Zero Initiative, where Todd and other super bright people are working hard to get the world to net zero carbon emissions.
25 Huhti 202246min
Skillsets, Toolsets, & Mindsets with Sri Shivananda, CTO of Paypal
Today we’re talking to Sri Shivananda, CTO of Paypal. This episode was recorded as a part of the 2022 Virtual ELC Summit; and we discuss skillsets, toolsets, and mindsets in the context of leadership, and how to develop a strong pipeline of leaders in your organization. All of this right here, right now, on the Modern CTO Podcast! Learn more about the ELC Summit here! https://sfelc.com
22 Huhti 202236min
Attentionalism, Censorship, and Expanding Your Mind with Alexander Bard, Writer & Philosopher
Today we’re talking to Alexander Bard, Philosopher and Author; and we discuss how consumer attention has become society’s new currency, why the moderators of any social network need to be highly qualified and highly paid, and why it’s important to constantly expose yourself to different views and challenge your beliefs. All of this right here, right now, on the Modern CTO Podcast!
20 Huhti 202250min
Part 2: Society Run on Personal Data with David McCall, Host of the QTS Experience Podcast
Today we have Part 2 of Joel’s conversation with David McCall, Host of the QTS Experience Podcast & VP of Innovation at QTS Data Centers; and we discuss the present and future of AI, and the good and bad possibilities for a society completely run on personal data. All of this right here, right now, on the Modern CTO Podcast! Check out the QTS Experience Podcast on YouTube! https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC2Zh-1wE8VHD3X8GLw7ZOUQ
18 Huhti 202253min
Part 1: Free and Open Internet with David McCall, Host of the QTS Experience Podcast
Today we have Part 1 of Joel’s conversation with David McCall, Host of the QTS Experience Podcast & VP of Innovation at QTS Data Centers; and we discuss what it means to have a free and open internet, and how we can think about censorship, guardrails, and risk online. All of this right here, right now, on the Modern CTO Podcast! Check out the QTS Experience Podcast on YouTube! https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC2Zh-1wE8VHD3X8GLw7ZOUQ
15 Huhti 202251min
Feedback & Strong Culture = Scaling Successfully: with Mark Rees, CTO of Xero
Today we’re talking to Mark Rees, CTO of Xero; and we discuss what it’s been scaling a fast-growing tech company in New Zealand, how Xero differentiates itself with its culture to attract top talent, and why it’s imperative to keep tight feedback loops with your customers, developers, and leadership. All of this right here, right now, on the Modern CTO Podcast! Learn more about Xero at https://www.xero.com/
13 Huhti 202244min
Teaching Infrastructure from Experience with Keith Townsend, Principal & Co-Founder of The CTO Advisor
Today we’re talking to Keith Townsend, Principal and Co-Founder of the CTO Advisor, and we discuss how Keith has taken on infrastructure modernization projects so he can experience the pain involved and better teach about it, why it is critical to be mindful of technical debt you are taking on, and how the infrastructure team can best support developers at a company. All of this right here, right now, on the Modern CTO Podcast! Learn more about Keith's work with The CTO Advisor at https://thectoadvisor.com
11 Huhti 202246min
