Dmitry Kharchenko: From Startup CTO to Tech Advisor | AI, Cybersecurity & Scaling Teams That Win

In this episode of the Executives, I sit down with Dmitry, a multi-time startup CTO and Global Tech Advisor who’s helped companies scale across borders and exit through acquisition. From building distributed teams to shaping the future of AI and cybersecurity, Dmitry brings decades of leadership, technical depth, and mentorship to the table.🎯 What You’ll Learn:How to scale both product and people across geographiesWhy leadership evolution matters more than technical skillThe difference between being a CTO vs. a CDOThe biggest mistakes founders make when scaling techFuture trends in AI, cybersecurity & team collaborationWhy celebration matters in high-performance culturesHow to transition from builder to advisor without losing your edge⏱️ Chapters:00:58 Introduction: The Journey of Dmitry03:29 Dmitry's leadership style is defined in fast food05:37 The Story behind Tech Biz Global08:42 Turnaround time in headhunting11:24 Evolution of Dmitry's leadership style15:19 The Operator-to-Advisor Mindset Shift22:30 Being passionate about work and business26:36 How does a CTO celebrate Success?29:01 Challenges when Building Distributed Teams the Right Way35:20 How to fight with silos being formed in organizations?38:46 AI, Cybersecurity & The Future of Work45:20 The Evolving Role of CTOs/CDOs50:00 Funniest CTO Moment52:27 Parting Advice for Tech LeadersAbout Dmitry KharchenkoDmitry Kharchenko is a serial entrepreneur, tech executive, and venture builder with over 20 years of experience across fintech, cybersecurity, cloud computing, and software innovation. As the Founder & CEO of TechBiz Global and a Top 10 CTO to watch in 2024, he has led technology, data, and business growth strategies at scale. Dmitry is passionate about building and scaling startups, mentoring founders, and transforming businesses through technology and leadership. His career bridges hands-on engineering excellence with strategic leadership across global startup ecosystems​📢 Connect with Dmitry:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dmitrykh/ Tech Biz Global: https://techbiz.global/de/ Website: https://dmitrykharchenko.com/ 📢 Connect with Majid Mahmood: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/majid-m/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/majidmofficial/ X (Twitter): https://x.com/majidmofficial Threads: https://www.threads.com/@majidmofficial Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/majidmpage TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@majidm_official Website: https://www.majidm.com📢 Follow The Executives: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/theexecutivespodcastTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@theexecutives_podcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theexecutives_podcast LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-executives-a-dialogue-with-majid/