The CTO Podcast

Etienne de Bruin founded 7CTOs and literally wrote the book on becoming an effective CTO (CTO Excellence in 100 Days), and this podcast is where he goes deep on what it means to be a technologist sitting in the C-suite. With 234 episodes in the archive, the show has covered an enormous range of territory — from AI implementation strategy and software development methodologies to the deeply personal side of executive coaching and managing impostor syndrome in technical leadership roles. The format is primarily interview-based, with de Bruin bringing in CTOs, VPs of Engineering, and technology executives who share war stories and practical insights. Recent episodes have tackled document-driven development, bionic prosthetics technology, and the organizational complexity that comes with scaling engineering teams. What makes this show distinct from generic leadership podcasts is the specificity — these are conversations between people who understand technical debt, architecture decisions, and the tension between shipping fast and building right. The 4.7-star rating from 31 reviews speaks to a dedicated listener base of technology leaders. Episodes dropped weekly through late 2025, with the most recent in December. If you're a CTO, VP of Engineering, or aspiring technical executive, this is one of the few podcasts that speaks directly to your particular set of challenges without dumbing things down.