EPISODE · Jul 21, 2024 · 26 MIN
Becoming a Chief Technology Office (CTO) in 2024
from Time We Discuss | Career Podcast for Career Discovery and Career Exploration with Real Professionals · host Time We Discuss
#cto #ctos #informationtechnology #technology #careerdiscovery #careerexploration In this segment of "Time We Discuss" I look at what it's like to be a Chief Technology Officer (CTO). What is a Chief Technology Officer (CTO) and more importantly, what exactly does a Chief Technology Officer do? In this video, we will discuss the strategies and steps you can take to fast track your career towards becoming a Chief Technology Officer (CTO) in 2024. Whether you're just starting out in your career or looking to make a career switch, we will provide valuable insights and advice to help you reach your goal. Watch now to learn how you can accelerate your path to becoming a CTO in the tech industry! After viewing this segment, you should have a general idea of what a career as a Chief Technology Officer is all about and whether or not you have what it takes to be a CTO. ================================================================= Timestamp: 0:00 - Intro 0:30 - What is a typical day like for a Chief Technology Officer (CTO) 2:10 - Example of immediate action in role of Chief Technology Officer (CTO) 4:47 - Important of staying calm under pressure. 5:25 - Can you develop calmness? 6:50 - What was your path to becoming a Chief Technology Officer (CTO) 11:08 - How did you enter teaching as an adjunct? 13:16 - How important is a technical background in becoming a Chief Technology Officer (CTO)? 16:06 - The importance of having a master's in technology or PhD to become a Chief Technology Officer (CTO)? 17:09 - Recognition of alternative education methods. 19:20 - Speculation on the future of higher education. 20:10 - As a Chief Technology Officer (CTO) - what keeps you up at night? 20:29 - Let's talk about emerging AI technology. 21:54 - Opinion - what is the future of AI? 24:16 - AI and Marketing 24:35 - Talent has the floor. 26:30 - Outro ================================================================= Guest Information: Roger Smith Author site: https://rddsmith.com/ YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@SimulationFirst Also mentioned in this segment: https://youtu.be/s53-k9rjcoc https://youtu.be/PVoObBmMUjY ================================================================= Time We Discuss Links: Official Website https://timewediscuss.com/ Original Music furnished by Dan Swift https://danswift.com Time We Discuss YouTube https://timewediscuss.com/youtube Time We Discuss Podcast https://open.spotify.com/show/7HPIU4UX6p2GLKMxUuDMcP Time We Discuss Podcast (multiple platforms) https://timewediscuss.com/podcast Twitter/X https://twitter.com/timewediscuss Bluesky https://bsky.app/profile/timewediscuss.bsky.social Instagram https://www.instagram.com/timewediscuss
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#cto #ctos #informationtechnology #technology #careerdiscovery #careerexploration In this segment of "Time We Discuss" I look at what it's like to be a Chief Technology Officer (CTO). What is a Chief Technology Officer (CTO) and more importantly, what exactly does a Chief Technology Officer do? In this video, we will discuss the strategies and steps you can take to fast track your career towards becoming a Chief Technology Officer (CTO) in 2024. Whether you're just starting out in your career or looking to make a career switch, we will provide valuable insights and advice to help you reach your goal. Watch now to learn how you can accelerate your path to becoming a CTO in the tech industry! After viewing this segment, you should have a general idea of what a career as a Chief Technology Officer is all about and whether or not you have what it takes to be a CTO. ================================================================= Timestamp: 0:00 - Intro 0:30 - What is a typical day like for a Chief Technology Officer (CTO) 2:10 - Example of immediate action in role of Chief Technology Officer (CTO) 4:47 - Important of staying calm under pressure. 5:25 - Can you develop calmness? 6:50 - What was your path to becoming a Chief Technology Officer (CTO) 11:08 - How did you enter teaching as an adjunct? 13:16 - How important is a technical background in becoming a Chief Technology Officer (CTO)? 16:06 - The importance of having a master's in technology or PhD to become a Chief Technology Officer (CTO)? 17:09 - Recognition of alternative education methods. 19:20 - Speculation on the future of higher education. 20:10 - As a Chief Technology Officer (CTO) - what keeps you up at night? 20:29 - Let's talk about emerging AI technology. 21:54 - Opinion - what is the future of AI? 24:16 - AI and Marketing 24:35 - Talent has the floor. 26:30 - Outro ================================================================= Guest Information: Roger Smith Author site: https://rddsmith.com/ YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@SimulationFirst Also mentioned in this segment: https://youtu.be/s53-k9rjcoc https://youtu.be/PVoObBmMUjY ================================================================= Time We Discuss Links: Official Website https://timewediscuss.com/ Original Music furnished by Dan Swift https://danswift.com Time We Discuss YouTube https://timewediscuss.com/youtube Time We Discuss Podcast https://open.spotify.com/show/7HPIU4UX6p2GLKMxUuDMcP Time We Discuss Podcast (multiple platforms) https://timewediscuss.com/podcast Twitter/X https://twitter.com/timewediscuss Bluesky https://bsky.app/profile/timewediscuss.bsky.social Instagram https://www.instagram.com/timewediscuss
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