Episode 180: The Secret to Great Customer-Centric Software with Chris Huff
What makes great software truly customer-centric?
In this week’s episode, Chris Huff, former CTO at Rent Group, joins TC Gill to break down the real secret behind building products that actually serve users. Spoiler: it’s not about adding more features.
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Episode 179: From Cinematography to Strategic Marketing with Chris Geiser
From cinematography to the C-suite? Yes, you read that right. In this episode, TC Gill talks with Chris Geiser, CTO at DCG ONE, about an unconventional leadership journey that blends creativity, marketing, and tech strategy.
If you’re into leadership lessons with a personal twist, this one’s for you.
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Episode 178: Creating Harmony in a Scaling Company Fueled by Acquisitions with Ed Federici
What happens when a company grows through acquisitions but wants to keep the startup spirit alive?
In this episode, TC Gill sits down with Ed Frederici, CTO at Appfire, to explore how to build harmony in a scaling tech company, without crushing innovation. From preserving entrepreneurial culture to building strong, autonomous teams, this one’s packed with insight.
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Episode 177: Building End to End Solutions for Health & Wellness Marketing with Oleg Korenfield
This week, TC Gill is joined by Oleg Korenfeld, CTO at CMI Media Group, to unpack how technology transforms health and wellness marketing. From traditional media to data-driven strategies, Oleg shares insights on building scalable solutions that deliver real campaign value.
Expect stories on innovation, strategic tech adoption, and the evolving role of marketing tech leaders.
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Episode 176: Why Purpose Beats Features: Designing for Outcomes with Drew Morrell
What makes great tech solutions truly effective? It’s not features, it’s outcomes. In this episode, TC Gill speaks with Drew Morrell, Head of Engineering at Workiva, about why user-centered design, agile thinking, and purposeful product development matter more than feature counts.
Tune in for insights that cut through the noise and get to the core of what product teams should focus on.
Hosted by TC Gill, this podcast explores the dynamic world of technology leadership. Each episode explores the challenges, strategies, and stories that shape the lives of today’s CTOs and tech leaders.
From navigating complex business issues to leading high-performing teams, CTO Confessions sheds light on the multifaceted role of technology executives, highlighting the critical decisions they make and the impact they have on organizations.
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