Diary of a CTO

This week I discuss how Apple & Google are working together to combat the COVID-19 pandemic. I explain how the system will work and what it means for us as users of the system. I also talk about how the NHS is using this technology to help with the fight against the coronavirus.

With everything that's going on we need to take a breath and see the wood through the trees. In this podcast I discuss how we have found new opportunities despite the difficult situation we are all in. We've also had our best month to date by pivoting and repositioning our product. Lastly, I discuss how students have a great opportunity in front of them and what to do to maximise it.If you want to get in touch with me then send me an email to podcast@collctiv.com. Stay safe.

It's been a busy couple of weeks pitching Collctiv to potential investors. I talk about our journey and the unexpected surprise of pitching in front of WeWork co-founder Miguel McKelvey.As a tech leader and business owner it's hard to find time to do everything so how do we as leaders prioritise our time and what do we spend it on.

A lot happened in the tech world this week so I cover a number of tech updates including Windows 7 & Microsoft Edge. I talk about privacy and when do we give up our right to privacy, what can we learn from other businesses on how they manage privacy. Lastly I discuss device management and whether you should outsource your IT and the pitfalls to avoid when choosing a Managed Service Provider.

This week I discuss what Product Market Fit and Problem Solution Fit is and how to know when you've achieved them. Opportunities present themselves all of the time but do we see them and how do we make the most of them? I'll discuss the unexpected opportunities that presented themselves to me this week. Lastly I'll talk through how to choose the right product and services and how to make sure you plan for the future and remove technical debt.

In the first episode of Diary of a CTO I discuss what a CTO actually is and the challenges it brings. I also talk about how to build great teams and how to lead them. Lastly I talk about overcoming failure and learning to accept it and turning it into a positive step.