CTO2CTO

Forte Group

CTO2CTO features engaging conversations between Chief Technology Officers (CTOs). Each episode contains insights on technology trends, innovation and software development.

Episodes

  1. Crafting Luxury Experiences: The Human Side of Technology

    JAN 16

    Crafting Luxury Experiences: The Human Side of Technology

    In this episode , Lucas Hendrich, CTO at Forte Group, sits down with Christopher Penido, CTO at Louis Vuitton, to explore how technology, security, and storytelling intersect in the world of luxury retail. Christopher shares his personal journey from studying Romance languages to leading IT at one of the world’s most iconic fashion houses, and why, at the end of the day, it’s all about people.

    51 min
  2. The Employee Experience Paradox: Tech's Neglected Topic

    11/20/2025

    The Employee Experience Paradox: Tech's Neglected Topic

    Lucas sits down with Ro Mohindroo, former CIO/CDO, now advisor to startup CTOs, to talk about what it takes to scale startups beyond the tech: operational maturity, business alignment, and why digital transformation fails when it starts with tools instead of intent.

    44 min
  3. GPU Scarcity & The Economic Reality of AI Inference

    10/01/2025

    GPU Scarcity & The Economic Reality of AI Inference

    In this episode, Lucas Hendrich sits down with Leon Kuperman, CTO at CAST AI, to talk about the future of cloud automation, the changing economics of AI, and why engineering leaders need to rethink productivity, developer happiness, and velocity in the age of LLMs.

    1h 3m
  4. Extreme Ownership in Tech: Turning Roadblocks into Result

    08/16/2025

    Extreme Ownership in Tech: Turning Roadblocks into Result

    In this episode of CTO2CTO, Lucas Hendrich, CTO at Forte Group, talks with Jeff Miller, VPE at LinenMaster, about what it takes to lead through complexity—from navigating legacy code to building high-performing engineering teams. Jeff’s journey from a small-town hardware store to leading technology at a critical SaaS business offers a grounded take on what modern tech leadership really looks like.

    49 min
  5. AI Literacy: The 2025 Prerequisite for Engineering

    06/04/2025

    AI Literacy: The 2025 Prerequisite for Engineering

    In this episode, Lucas Hendrich sits down with John Higginson, CTO at Curriculum Associates, to talk about how AI is changing the way we build software and teach students, from the rise of speech-based assessment tools to why AI literacy is becoming non-negotiable for engineers.

    48 min
  6. Speaking the Board’s Language: Connecting Tech to EBITDA

    04/21/2025

    Speaking the Board’s Language: Connecting Tech to EBITDA

    In this episode, Lucas Hendrich, CTO and Forte Group, sits with Vinay Kapoor, Chief Product Officer and Interim CTO at Expana, to discuss the role of the CPTO, the intersection of technology and product leadership, and leveraging AI in business transformation.

    43 min
  7. Marine Corps Heuristics for High-Performance Tech Teams

    03/11/2025

    Marine Corps Heuristics for High-Performance Tech Teams

    In this episode, Lucas Hendrich, CTO at Forte Group, sitd with Derek Wise, CPTO at Civica, to discuss his career journey, leadership lessons, integrating product teams, managing legacy tech, fostering a fail-safe culture, and leveraging AI to tackle tech debt.

    44 min
  8. Breaking Silos: The Rise of the Chief Product & Tech Officer

    02/06/2025

    Breaking Silos: The Rise of the Chief Product & Tech Officer

    In this episode, Lucas Hendrich, CTO at Forte Group, sits down with Jo Wickremasinghe, Chief Product & Technology Officer (CPTO) at BPP, to discuss her career journey, the evolution of the CPTO role, leadership insights, team building, and the intersection of technology and business.

    39 min
  9. Beyond the Hype: Building a $7/mo AI Startup

    01/09/2025

    Beyond the Hype: Building a $7/mo AI Startup

    In our premiere episode, Lucas sits down with CJ Montano, CTO and founder of MyHockeyIQ, and board member at Forte Group. With a rich background in software development and his new venture in sports management, CJ brings a wealth of knowledge and unique perspectives on the impact of artificial intelligence (AI) in software development.

    46 min
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CTO2CTO features engaging conversations between Chief Technology Officers (CTOs). Each episode contains insights on technology trends, innovation and software development.

Information

  • Creator
    Forte Group
  • Years Active
    2024 - 2026
  • Episodes
    9
  • Show Website
    CTO2CTO