Joel Beasley | Modern CTO

🎯 In 2025, it's time to make yourself redundant. I just had an eye-opening conversation with Hrishi Dixit, Principal at Gordian Labs and former CTO at Yieldstreet, that challenged everything I thought I knew about technical leadership. Here's the counterintuitive truth that stuck with me: The best technical leaders work to make themselves redundant. Think about that for a second. Most CTOs and engineering leaders fall into the trap of becoming indispensable. They hoard knowledge, remain the go-to problem solver, and pride themselves on knowing every line of code. But Hrishi shared a different perspective: 💡 The moment you can't debug that production issue? That's success. 🚀 When your team ships features without your input? Victory. ⚠️ If you're still the smartest person in the room? You're failing. The real magic happens when you: 🔄 Distribute knowledge across your team 👥 Build strong technical leadership beneath you 🌱 Focus on culture over individual brilliance 🤝 Trust your team enough to step back 📈 Accept that losing touch with the details is part of growth What's your take? Have you seen leaders struggle with this transition? Share your experiences below 👇 #EngineeringLeadership #TechLeadership #Engineering #SoftwareDevelopment #Leadership #CTO #TeamBuilding #TechCulture

Mohak Shroff is brilliant. I really enjoyed our conversation. 🎉🎉

🎙️ Had an INCREDIBLE conversation with Mohak Shroff, SVP of Engineering at LinkedIn, about the future of human-AI collaboration with agents that left me speechless! 🤯 One moment stood out: Mohak shared how he watched a junior engineer breeze through tasks that would've taken senior devs hours just a few years ago - all thanks to AI assistance! 🚀 But here's what really got me thinking... 🤔 While everyone's racing to replace humans with AI, LinkedIn is taking a radically different approach. They're building AI that adapts to YOUR way of working, rather than forcing you to adapt to it! ⚡️ 3 mind-shifting takeaways: 💡 🔸 The future isn't about AI replacing recruiters - it's about letting them do what they truly love 💪 🔸 Soon, a single entrepreneur might be able to build what currently takes entire teams 🎯 🔸 Your AI tools need their own "Digital Chief of Staff" (this one blew my mind!) 🤖 The most profound insight? "These models aren't thinking - they're transforming existing data in interesting ways." 🧠 Check out the full episode now! https://lnkd.in/ed5HJKmV Thoughts? What's your take on AI augmentation vs. replacement? 👇 #AI #FutureOfWork #Leadership #Innovation #LinkedIn #TechLeadership 🚀

🎙️ NEW EPISODE ALERT - Transitioning from Engineering to Product Leadership Thrilled to share Part 1 of our conversation with Megh Gautam, Chief Product Officer at Crunchbase! In this episode, Megh opens up about his journey from engineering to product leadership - and it's packed with insights you won't want to miss. He gets candid about: 🚀 The mistakes that shaped his leadership journey 🌱 Why your career isn't a lifetime sentence 🔄 The real truth about organizational design What makes this episode special is Megh's rare combination of technical depth and product leadership wisdom. Whether you're an engineer considering a switch to product or a leader building high-performing teams, there are golden nuggets throughout this conversation. And this is just Part 1! Stay tuned for Part 2 where we dive even deeper into Megh's expertise and insights. 🎧 Listen to the full episode now! https://lnkd.in/eADtMVCB #ProductLeadership #Engineering #TechLeadership #ModernCTO #Leadership #ProductManagement #CrunchBase #TechCareers #CareerTransition

🎙️ NEW EPISODE! Leading & Developing Change Agents with James Barrese, SVP of Fintech at Intuit Just wrapped an incredible conversation with James Barrese, where he pulled back the curtain on the future of financial technology and what it means for your business. Key insights from our discussion: 🤖 Why AI agents might soon outnumber humans (and what that means for payments) 💡 The leadership lesson that saved his career at PayPal 🪪 Where digital identity is headed (and why user experience is everything) 🎯 How to thrive in uncertainty as a tech leader But here's what really stood out: James's perspective on how AI and faster money movement aren't just technological shifts – they're completely reshaping how we think about financial services. The future of finance isn't just digital – it's intelligent, autonomous, and lightning-fast. And it's closer than you might think. 🎧 Check out the full episode here! https://lnkd.in/enVFRiSP #Fintech #Leadership #ArtificialIntelligence #Innovation #TechLeadership #DigitalTransformation #Payments #TechStrategy

🚀 Just released: An eye-opening conversation with Jeff Chow, Chief Product and Technology Officer at Miro! Ever wondered how a whiteboarding tool scaled to 80M+ users and transformed into an innovation powerhouse? In this episode of Modern CTO, Jeff pulls back the curtain on Miro's evolution and shares game-changing insights on: 🎯 How they're democratizing AI for entire organizations 💡 The "canvas-first" approach that's revolutionizing collaboration 📊 Real productivity gains they're seeing across enterprise teams ⚖️ The delicate balance between user feedback and product vision ✨ Why keeping features "refreshingly simple" is their secret weapon Whether you're scaling a product, leading engineering teams, or interested in the future of work, this episode is packed with actionable insights you won't want to miss. Listen to the full episode here: https://lnkd.in/e3M9TAVu #Innovation #ProductDevelopment #Leadership #TechLeadership #Collaboration #AI #FutureOfWork #ModernCTO #MiroApp

🎯 "Can you just add dark mode?" "Just add autofill?" "Just integrate AI?" The word "just" might be the most expensive word in product development. Dylan Etkin (Founder & CEO at Sleuth) shares a story that'll make every engineering leader laugh... and then cry: "Our punchline was: 80% done in two days. Three months later, we shipped." 😅 The best part? Dylan admits that after years of receiving these requests as an engineering leader, he now catches himself making the same "just" requests as a founder. Whether you're the one asking or receiving these requests, we've all been there. The "just" iceberg looks small on the surface, but underneath... 🧊 🎧 Listen to the full episode here! https://lnkd.in/e3AAhUcw #EngineeringLeadership #StartupLife #ProductDevelopment #TechHumor #Engineering #ModernCTO #SoftwareEngineering #TechLeaders 💡 Pro tip: Next time someone says "just," multiply their time estimate by 3... then add some more! 😉

🚀 Excited to share my latest conversation with Eric Rice, President of SOVRN Capital, who's revolutionizing the Bitcoin Inc. mining landscape. From skeptic to innovator, Eric shared fascinating insights about why Bitcoin mining could be more profitable than simply holding BTC. His team is leveraging waste energy and tax credits to mine at incredibly low costs - a game-changing approach in the industry. Key highlights from our discussion: 💡 The future of Bitcoin mining and transaction fees ⚡️ How mining operations are replacing traditional financial middlemen 🌏 Why Bitcoin matters globally (fascinating example from Iran!) 💪 The economic implications of truly decentralized currency 🔥 Exclusive Opportunity: Eric's team at SOVRN Capital is opening up their mining operations to accredited investors. If you're interested in learning more about this unique investment opportunity in the Bitcoin mining space, drop a comment or DM. Listen to the full episode here! https://lnkd.in/e3MG2bJM #Bitcoin #Cryptocurrency #Investing #FinTech #Innovation #Technology #Business #Mining #Blockchain

🎯 "What do dashboard graveyards and your engineering metrics have in common?" Probably more than you'd like to admit. You know that feeling - someone shares a dashboard they're excited about, but when you open it... 📊 The data's stale 🤔 The interpretation is unclear ❓ You have no idea what actions to take In our latest Modern CTO episode, Dylan Etkin (Founder & CEO at Sleuth) breaks down why these "dashboard graveyards" are killing your data culture - and what to do about it. The conversation goes deep into: 📈 Moving beyond vanity metrics 🎯 The missing piece in DORA metrics 🔄 Why mixing quantitative & qualitative data matters 🤖 Real talk about AI's impact on tech teams 🎧 Listen to the full episode here! https://lnkd.in/e3AAhUcw Be honest - how many unused dashboards are floating around in your organization right now? #EngineeringLeadership #TechLeadership #StartupLife #Engineering #ModernCTO #ProductDevelopment #DataDriven #EngineeringMetrics

🎙️ Part 2 with Mark Porter just dropped! 🔥 "Top Strategies for Securing Top Talent" with Mark Porter (CTO at dbt Labs) is live - and it's packed with unconventional wisdom that might challenge everything you know about hiring. My favorite insight? Mark asks candidates for references who will say "not great things" about them. Why? Because he's not looking for perfection - he's looking for growth, integrity, and good humans. Key highlights: 📋 The "it never gets better than the interview" rule 🤝 Why back-channel references change everything 💫 Making candidates genuinely want your role 📘 Executive user manuals (game-changer!) 🎧 Check out the full episode here! https://lnkd.in/eTb7eMRV #ModernCTO #Leadership #Engineering #Hiring #TechTalent #dbt What's your take on Mark's reference check strategy? Drop your thoughts below 👇