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A CTO (Chief Technical Officer) is someone who decides the technological direction of a company; creating a technical road-map with strategies for how the technology will be used in the business.
2024-03-27 22:12
In a recent podcast episode, renowned filmmaker Roopinder Sood shared insights into the world of storytelling and storyselling. According to Sood, business is essentially a form of storytell… Read More
2024-03-25 17:42
Part 5: Solutions
In this podcast series we’ve explored the main reasons why tech projects fail. In this episode we explore what you can do to mitigate the risks and pitfalls that… Read More
2024-03-25 17:35
Part 4: Planning
Planning is the backbone of any successful project, serving as the roadmap from inception to completion. While the term ‘planning’ may seem straightforward, i… Read More
2024-03-25 17:23
Part 3: Oversight
In this podcast episode, Bhairav Patel takes listeners on a journey through the crucial role that oversight plays in the success or failure of projects. Through engaging… Read More
2024-03-20 19:25
Many businesses struggle with price-setting, but real success lies in understanding and implementing different and more effective pricing strategies by challenging conventional pricing norms… Read More
2024-03-15 09:48
Starting a business in Nigeria presents a unique set of opportunities and challenges. In this podcast we talk with Zumah Yahaya, the founder of Boubid, a company that provides support to Nig… Read More
2024-03-12 20:33
Part 2: People
The success of any project relies heavily on an intricate interplay of various elements, ranging from the clarity of communication to meticulous planning. However, an often… Read More
2024-03-12 20:09
Part 1: Communication
The information technology industry has witnessed an array of project failures over the years that have caused significant financial losses and derailed business str… Read More
2024-03-11 10:08
If you’re a startup founder looking to secure funding for your business, one of the most crucial elements of fundraising is creating an effective pitch deck. A well-crafted pitch… Read More
2024-02-27 03:59
When it comes to starting a business, one of the key factors for success is identifying a problem that needs to be solved. But how do you validate this problem and turn it into a profitable… Read More
2024-02-21 22:03
In today’s competitive job market, offering a competitive salary alone may not be enough to attract and retain top talent. Many startups struggle with limited financial resources and a… Read More
2024-02-01 12:17
Experienced startup accelerator executive and co-founder of Max Ventures Toni Grunwald, shares his perspective on what it takes to secure investment successfully. Listen to the full podcast… Read More
2024-01-31 17:27
When forming a startup or entering into a business partnership, one of the foundational elements is having a solid shareholder agreement. Suraj Rana, fondly known as Mischa of Sole Legal Ser… Read More
2024-01-05 15:31
For, those of you that are regular subscribers, you’ll know that we ask every podcast guest five questions, and these are bonus episodes for subscribers only.
One of the questions w… Read More
2024-01-03 09:53
Recruiting the right talent is crucial for the success and growth of startups. However, many startups face challenges in their recruitment and onboarding processes. In a recent podcast episo… Read More
2023-12-11 14:14
In this compelling episode of Atom CTO Podcast, we talk with Damilare Ogunleye the founder of FoodLama, an innovative platform that will change the way you shop. The compelling narrative of… Read More
2023-12-03 04:25
Max Leo Rodeck, ex-Uber Eats employee turned start-up founder, has had a fascinating journey from working with Uber Eats and OYO, before establishing Trade Parts Finder. His business journey… Read More
2023-11-26 04:58
On this podcast we are joined by Andrew Grimshaw from MYLO Create who delves into the crucial aspects of effective recruitment for growing businesses. We discuss how growth and expansion nec… Read More
2023-11-26 04:58
In this podcast episode we are joined by Andrew Grimshaw from MYLO Create who delves into the crucial aspects of effective recruitment for growing businesses. We discuss how growth and expan… Read More
2023-11-20 10:55
Staying profitable and competitive in an ever-evolving business environment often presents a considerable challenge for small to medium enterprises (SMEs), corporates, and freelancers. In to… Read More
2023-11-15 09:31
After a highly successful collaboration building one of the world’s first global platforms that brought together TradFi and DeFi by tokenizing real world assets (RWAs) and connecting t… Read More
2023-11-06 06:57
In every organisation, whether a startup or a fully-fledged corporation, change is a constant subject. New targets need to be set and reached, fresh ideas are continually being implemented a… Read More
2023-11-05 15:33
Navigating the start-up ecosystem can be a challenging journey. Toni Grunwald, the Managing Partner of Max Ventures, sheds light on this journey by sharing his perspective on fundraising for… Read More
2023-11-02 10:37
On Thursday 26th October, we welcomed a record 6 exciting startups to pitch before our angel investors. The investor panel consisted of Sanjay Soni from South African-based Jozi Ange… Read More
2023-10-30 04:11
Deep tech companies are those that provide technology solutions based on substantial scientific or engineering challenges such as drugs and pharmaceuticals and even autonomous delivery vehic… Read More
2023-10-25 03:08
In this podcast episode, Bill Boulden, provides his advice for start-up success. He shares valuable insights into the traits that distinguish good founders from bad founders. Bill’s ex… Read More
2023-10-23 03:31
Building a successful startup is not a sole endeavour. It relies on the contribution of several individuals, collectively shaping the organisation’s vision and path to growth. Two cruc… Read More
2023-10-19 08:23
On Thursday 28th September, we welcomed three startups at different stages of growth with equally interesting propositions. Pitch for Investment is a monthly online event which brings t… Read More
2023-10-18 15:45
As a founder, it is essential to recognise that no one possesses all the necessary skills to run a business effectively. While you may have strengths in certain areas, there are bound to be… Read More
2023-10-18 05:29
In this episode of the Atom CTO podcast, we delve into the fascinating world of investment and the art of pitching to investors with Xavier Ballester from the Angel Investment Network. Xavie… Read More
2023-10-14 16:28
In this podcast episode, Sudeshna Mukhopadhay from Intellekt AI discuss the fascinating world of incubators and accelerators.
They explore the differences between these two institutions… Read More
2023-10-09 17:19
In this episode, we dive into an intriguing concept called the rule of three and ten with Adib Bamieh, the founder of Bamboo Orchard. Adib enlightens us about this powerful management concep… Read More
2023-09-27 03:44
In this episode, we undertake a deep dive into the world of change management and its implications for both startups and large-scale organizations. Our guest, Ian Sutherland has over 30 year… Read More
2023-09-13 16:07
In this episode of the Atom CTO Podcast, Bhairav and Samuel Villegas (from Two Five One EU) dissect the concept of failure in startups: a delicate yet critical aspect of entrepreneurship. Th… Read More
2023-09-07 07:56
Understanding and addressing technical debt
Technical debt is a term that often gets thrown around in the software development industry, but what exactly does it mean? In a recent podcast… Read More
2023-09-06 03:57
In today’s Atom CTO Podcast episode, we have an engrossing tête-à-tête with Ernest Daddey, a luminary in the tech entrepreneurship ecosystem. He narrates his unconve… Read More
2023-09-06 03:57
In today’s Atom CTO Podcast episode, we have an engrossing tête-à-tête with Ernest Daddy, a luminary in the tech entrepreneurship ecosystem. He narrates his unconven… Read More
2023-08-28 15:49
On this episode of The Atom CTO Podcast, we explore the remarkable career of a tech stalwart, Mark Zurich of Fair Meadow Technologies. Holding an illustrious career spanning 35 years, Mark s… Read More
2023-07-31 10:47
In this infographic we capture the different stages of building and launching a business and showcase how Atom can help
The post Building and Scaling Your MVP appeared first on AtomCTO Read More
2023-06-03 13:17
This week we’re reaching out specifically to start-up founders who are in need of tech help to build their MVP. In this episode we talk with Omar Tufayl from loopsio a company that spe… Read More
2023-05-27 14:29
This week’s podcast is with the founder of Whyness, Callum Denyer where we discuss how graduates can “find their why”. In this podcast Callum talks about how Whyness is hel… Read More
2023-05-24 13:52
This week’s podcast is with repeat guest Minter Dial the author of Heartificial Empathy, a book that seeks to put the heart back into business and AI
In this podcast we ask the ques… Read More
2023-05-14 11:17
This podcast is with Bella Bardswell and Tim Beattie from Stellafai on how to implement OKRs within your business
Both Tim and Bella left their jobs at IBM and Google respectively to help… Read More
2023-04-30 13:45
Is money all you need?
Becoming an entrepreneur or small business owner is one of those great levellers in life. No matter what your background or how senior you were in your previous job… Read More
2023-03-25 06:38
In this podcast we talk with Selby Cary the founder of Scaleup Lessons about the challenges of scaling a business. Both Selby and Bhairav talk about the challenges they have faced when takin… Read More
2023-03-18 16:29
This week’s podcast is live from Croatia where we talk with Davor Culjak and Svjetlana Vukic from Resonate and Davor Bagarić from Beap about the realities of running a business. T… Read More
2023-03-11 09:41
This podcast features Frank Oelschlager from Ten Mile Square. Frank is a veteran of the tech industry and is himself a serial entrepreneur with four successful exits. In this podcast we tal… Read More
2023-03-05 20:56
In this podcast we welcome back Mark Peacock, founder of the Price Maker, a company that specialises in coaching businesses on how to set prices. Mark has a new book out called Pricing for… Read More
2023-02-27 20:55
In this podcast we welcome back author, mentor, speaker Jan Cavelle who has written a new book called Start for Success. This book takes learnings from hundreds of entrepreneurs and business… Read More
2023-02-15 08:40
In this podcast we talk with Christian Sørensen the co-founder of Podder an analytics apps for podcasters.
What you will learn from this podcast
In this podcast we learn the fol… Read More
2023-02-12 04:37
In this podcast we talk with Dan Shea, a veteran of the sales industry and Business Development Director for a number of successful startups.
What you will learn from this podcast
In t… Read More
2023-02-09 16:37
In this podcast we talk with Manoj Sangany, founder of Spiritual Business Mastery a coaching service that offers creative energy coaching about blending business with spirituality.
What y… Read More
2023-02-06 11:09
Hiring a new Chief Technology Officer (CTO) can be challenging, especially if you’re not too familiar with the ‘techy’ side of things. The skillset a CTO needs to bring wil… Read More
2022-12-07 12:01
In this podcast we talk with James Cook, coach and founder of Next Level a company that specialises in organisational high performance.
What you will learn from this podcast
In this po… Read More
2022-12-05 11:39
In this podcast we talk with Atom CTO’s very own Virtual Chief Marketing Officer, Georgina Willison from Marwhal. Georgi is a marketing veteran and in this episode she provides simple… Read More
2022-11-22 12:20
In this podcast we talk to the founder of Clear, Ahana Banerjee. Ahana is a young female entrepreneur with an amazing story. She realised early on that she would not be satisfied with a norm… Read More
2022-11-16 10:40
So you’ve created your minimal viable product (MVP), launched it into the world and picked up a couple of hundred users – congratulations! Now what?
By picking up users, you&r&hell…Read More
2022-11-14 18:33
In this wide ranging podcast we talk with Andre de Wet from Flood about his 30+ years as a serial entrepreneur that has built businesses from across the globe.
What you will learn from th… Read More
2022-11-07 20:59
In this podcast we talk with Kos Chekanov and Victor Chel from Artkai about how they have managed to keep their business running during the war in Ukraine. In addition to this we take the ch… Read More
2022-11-02 09:53
Coming up with a minimal viable product (MVP) is not about providing people with the cheapest product or service, it’s about thinking strategically and for the long-term. You might hav… Read More
2022-10-27 08:33
Tech strategies are not the easiest things to plan, and there will always be bumps in the road. Before you even begin to think about your tech strategy, you need to consider how it fits in w… Read More
2022-10-19 09:45
In this podcast we talk with Mike Greyling from DMSA about how start-up founders and small business owners can use statistics and statistical analysis within their business to improve overal… Read More
2022-10-11 06:34
In this podcast we talk with Kevin Thiele from Sales Code about how start-up founders and small business owners can learn from the techniques used in larger corporations to improve their sal… Read More
2022-10-04 13:00
In this podcast we talk with John Rankin from Corporate 121 about the work he does with businesses testing the personalities of the senior management team.
What you will learn from this p… Read More
2022-09-29 11:27
In this podcast we talk with Udayan Bose, founder and CEO of NetElixir, a digital marketing company.
What you will learn from this podcast
Udayan and Bhairav talk through:
How you s… Read More
2022-09-16 10:26
This week’s guest is entrepreneur, angel investor, Chapter Director for the Founder Institute as well as founder of Investable – Keshni Morar (phew!)
Click here to neve… Read More
2022-09-05 12:36
In this week’s podcast we talk with Idowu Akinde, a serial entrepreneur, self-confessed geek / introvert and startup mentor
ID talks about his journey into entrepreneurship, how he… Read More
2022-08-31 07:45
How do I come up with my ‘big idea’ or legit ‘start-up’?
If you have a little business flair or start-up and can think creatively, then ‘big ideas’ are… Read More
2022-08-09 11:14
In this podcast, we have a chat with Sean Sheppard, co-founder of GrowthX and GrowthX Academy and serial entrepreneur VC, about his experiences with venture capital, and the mindsets that le… Read More
2022-08-08 15:27
If there’s one piece of advice any new start-up should live by, it’s that the best form of selling is human to human, not business to business. Your passion is the main thing… Read More
2022-08-08 15:17
Everything you need to know about pitching
Pitching has to be one of the most important elements of doing business, which is why it’s so important to get it right. Whether you&r&hell…Read More
2022-08-08 15:17
Pitching has to be one of the most important elements of doing business, which is why it’s so important to get it right. Whether you’re pitching to secure investment or to he… Read More
2022-08-03 12:43
In this podcast we talk with Anteo Ivanisevic, owner of Bar Sistema a cocktail bar in Split.
What you will learn from this podcast
Anteo and Bhairav talk through:
What does it take… Read More
2022-06-27 11:36
In this podcast we talk with Anteo about his journey to becoming a mixologist and he gives tips to those that have a budding desire to get into the game.
Cocktails, we all love them, whet… Read More
2022-06-20 04:25
In this podcast we talk with Dan Portik from BVS Film Studios.
Dan returns to the podcast as he’s made a new documentary film on the sales legend Tom Hopkins. In this podcast we tal… Read More
2022-06-13 04:06
In this podcast we talk to Roop Sood, the CEO of Fifth Weapon, a marketing company with an emphasis on video and data.
Roop started off his career as a Pathe Award nominated Film Director… Read More
2022-05-05 08:17
In this podcast we talk with Matt White from Exelia, a software consulting company.
What you will learn from this podcast
Matt and Bhairav talk through:
What do we really mean b… Read More
2022-03-29 08:40
Networking is an integral part of doing business because, at the end of the day, there’s truth to the saying ‘it’s not what you know, but who you know’. Having a larg… Read More
2022-03-28 08:30
Good project management comes down to delivering results on time and on budget, whilst ensuring that the scope of the brief has been fully met. It sounds so simple on the surface, but are th… Read More
2022-03-25 09:57
People often think of sales, marketing and networking as three distinct things, when in fact all three are very closely linked. If you want to succeed, you need to ensure the three are joine… Read More
2022-03-23 09:45
The legal side of starting a new business can be difficult to navigate, and many entrepreneurs will have a hard time understanding how decisions they make in the beginning might affect them… Read More
2022-03-21 14:56
Securing investment is something that many entrepreneurs will look to do as their company grows, however, business owners often focus too much on the fundraising effort but fail to understan… Read More
2022-03-14 15:07
In this podcast we talk with Tim Davies, Founder of Projekt Rising.
Projekt Rising is a project management and delivery service designed to produce excellent results, increase project eff… Read More
2022-03-07 09:31
In this episode we talk with the founder of Lendwise, Rishi Zaveri
Rishi saw a gap in the market for people that were looking to get into higher education but could not afford the high co… Read More
2022-02-22 07:00
In this week’s podcast we talk with Mortimer Chatterjee from Chatterjee & Lal.
We talk about the history of art in India, how it has influenced and been influenced by both the E… Read More
2022-02-17 12:26
In this podcast we talk with Misha Lewicki who is a bartender turned advocate for a Croatian drink called Pelinkovac and is the founder of the International Pelinkovac Festival.
We talk a… Read More
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