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CTO2CTOBuilding Value-Based Care: AI, Actuarial Science, and Healthcare's FutureRobert Stewart, CTO at Arbital Health, on transforming healthcare payments, empowering actuaries to code, and running inclu.sive hackathons
2026-02-091h 00
CTO2CTODisrupting the Testing Industry: AI and Infrastructure MoatsAnoop Tripathi, CTO at Sauce Labs, discusses how AI is reshaping software development, and why quality, simplicity, and engineering judgment matter more than ever.
2026-01-2649 min
CTO2CTOCrafting Luxury Experiences: The Human Side of TechnologyChristopher Penido, CTO at Louis Vuitton, on building trust through tech, elevating brand experiences, and leading with empathy.
2026-01-1650 min
CTO2CTOFrom Romance Languages to CTO: A Non-Traditional Tech JourneyChristopher Penido, CTO at Louis Vuitton, on building trust through tech, elevating brand experiences, and leading with empathy.
2026-01-0750 min
CTO2CTOThe Employee Experience Paradox: Tech's Neglected TopicLucas 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 still fails when it starts with tools instead of intent.
2025-11-2043 min
CTO2CTOThe "Lucky" Question: A Cheat Code for Hiring Top TalentLucas sits down with Gajus Kuizinas, Co-founder and CTO at Contra, to talk about the trade-offs behind early architecture decisions, building high-trust engineering cultures, and why developer autonomy is the foundation of velocity.
2025-10-3151 min
CTO2CTOGPU Scarcity & The Economic Reality of AI InferenceLucas 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.
2025-09-301h 02
CTO2CTOThe Stigma of AI: Why "Cheating" is the Wrong WordLucas and Jason Blackman, CIO at CAR Group, talk about how global platforms are adapting to autonomous vehicles, why AI adoption needs to balance speed with pragmatism, and how the CIO role continues to evolve to encompass technology, product, and risk leadership.
2025-08-1448 min
CTO2CTOExtreme Ownership in Tech: Turning Roadblocks into ResultIn this episode, Lucas Hendrich sits down with Jeff Miller, VPE at LinenMaster, to talk about what it really takes to modernize legacy systems, implement AI effectively, and lead engineering teams in uncertain times.
2025-06-2449 min
CTO2CTOAI Literacy: The 2025 Prerequisite for EngineeringLucas 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.
2025-05-2948 min
CTO2CTOSpeaking the Board’s Language: Connecting Tech to EBITDALucas 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.
2025-04-2143 min
CTO2CTOMarine Corps Heuristics for High-Performance Tech TeamsLucas Hendrich sits 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.
2025-03-1043 min
Your AI InjectionCan Hackers Hijack Your Chatbot? How RAG Systems and Other API Endpoints Can Create Data Portals for Cyber Intruders with Keith Hoodlet of Trail of BitsCan a misconfigured prompt spark a massive data breach?On this episode of Your AI Injection, host Deep Dhillon and Keith Hoodlet, Director of AI/ML and Application Security from Trail of Bits reveal the critical vulnerabilities hiding in your AI chat systems. Keith explains how RAG systems and other API endpoints, if not rigorously secured, can create unintended data portals, allowing hackers to extract everything from HR records to confidential strategic documents. The two navigate the complexities of prompt injection vulnerabilities, dynamic adversarial testing, and the balancing act between rapid innovation and robust security. As they...
2025-02-1359 min
CTO2CTOBreaking Silos: The Rise of the Chief Product & Tech OfficerLucas Hendrich 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.
2025-02-0639 min
Your AI InjectionYour Code Base Is Already Gen AI—Now What? with Matt Van Itallie of SemaAre human developers becoming obsolete in the age of generative AI?In this episode of Your AI Injection, Deep Dhillon chats with Matt Van Itallie, founder and CEO of Sema, to uncover how generative AI is reshaping the software industry. Matt explains how Sema’s tools, like their GenAI Code Monitor, are helping organizations responsibly integrate AI-generated code while safeguarding with human oversight. Together, they tackle some high-value questions: Are developers shifting from creators to curators in the coding process? How do tools like GenAI Code Monitor identify risks like security vulnerabilities & intellectual property (IP) co...
2025-01-1654 min
The Lucent PerspectiveHow to Leverage AI and Data Architecture for Scalable Business Success with Lucas HendrichIn this episode of The Lucent Perspective, Rebecca Hastings speaks with Lucas Hendrich, Chief Technology Officer at Forte Group. Lucas brings his expertise in AI-enabled data architecture, governance, and the intersection of technology and business strategy. The discussion explores actionable steps for scaling AI projects, overcoming data challenges, and the transformative potential of extended intelligence in organizations. Key Topics CoveredTransitioning AI projects from pilot to full-scale production.Common challenges in data architecture and governance.Leveraging AI to improve talent acquisition processes.Advantages and implementation considerations of data lakehouses.The concept of extended intelligence...
2024-12-1253 min
Your AI InjectionRecycling Space Debris: The Next Frontier in Manufacturing with Gary Calnan and Walter Schroeder of CisLunar IndustriesIs space debris the biggest untapped resource of the 21st century?In this episode of Your AI Injection, host Deep Dhillon explores the groundbreaking, futuristic possibilities of space-based manufacturing with Gary Calnan and Walter Schroeder, co-founders of Cislunar Industries. Cislunar is pioneering the recycling of orbital debris into valuable materials, creating the foundation for an industrial economy in space. Discover how they’re pioneering the recycling of space debris into valuable materials, creating everything from fuel rods to construction supplies for the Moon. Learn how their efforts could redefine space exploration and sustainability as we know it.
2024-12-0544 min
CTO2CTOBeyond the Hype: Building a $7/mo AI StartupIn 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.
2024-11-2545 min
Your AI InjectionExploring Artificial General Intelligence: Intent, Intellect, and Innovation with Lucas Hendrich of the Forte GroupWhat separates true intelligence from mere mimicry? In this episode of Your AI Injection, host Deep Dhillon chats with Lucas Hendrich, CTO of the Forte Group, into the fascinating future of Artificial General Intelligence. Together, the two explore the critical role of 'intent' in the quest for true machine intelligence. Lucas shares his insights on what it would take for AI to move beyond predictive algorithms toward authentic, independent thought, drawing on his early experiences working with AI visionary Ray Kurzweil. The two also discuss the practical challenges of implementing AI in business, the evolution of data architecture, and t...
2024-11-1445 min
Dissecting Popular IT Nerds254- From Visual Basic to Chief Architect – Lucas Hendrich on His Winding Road to IT LeadershipLucas Hendrich Lucas Hendrich is Chief Technology Officer at The Forte Group, a technology solutions company. After majoring in philosophy, Lucas learned to code on the job at a regional bank. He then progressed through database administration and technical project management roles. Over a 12-year period based in Argentina, Lucas honed his skills remotely. He...
2024-01-1951 minDissecting Popular IT Nerds254- From Visual Basic to Chief Architect – Lucas Hendrich on His Winding Road to IT LeadershipLucas Hendrich Lucas Hendrich is Chief Technology Officer at The Forte Group, a technology solutions company. After majoring in philosophy, Lucas learned to code on the job at a regional bank. He then progressed through database administration and technical project management roles. Over a 12-year period based in Argentina, Lucas honed his skills remotely. He...
2024-01-1951 min
You've Been Heard254- From Visual Basic to Chief Architect – Lucas Hendrich on His Winding Road to IT LeadershipLucas Hendrich
Lucas Hendrich is Chief Technology Officer at The Forte Group, a technology solutions company. After majoring in philosophy, Lucas learned to code on the job at a regional bank. He then progressed through database administration and technical project management roles. Over a 12-year period based in Argentina, Lucas honed his skills remotely. He has since led IT and engineering teams at various companies, focusing on aligning technology with business goals. Lucas holds a Master’s in Economics and continues to have an insatiable appetite for learning.
From Visual Basic to Chief Architect – Lucas Hend...
2024-01-1951 min
Digital Transformation PodcastDigital Acceleration SuccessLucas Hendrich, Chief Technology Officer at BairesDev, discusses digital acceleration, process reengineering, and future-proofing our organizations for our ever-changing business world today. Lucas and his colleagues at BairesDev specialize in end-to-end delivery of tailor-made technology solutions for startups, SMBs, and enterprises. They've worked with big brands that we know like Burger King, Salesforce, VW, Johnson & Johnson, and many others. Host, Kevin Craine Do you want to be a guest?
2021-06-0326 min
Four Orbs - A D&D PodcastEP 82 A Curse In Disguise - Part 2 - Act III: The Law of the Land
The Temple of Dellune is being used as a hospital. Monks of the temple are working tirelessly to help those in need. But our adventurers think something else is up with the temple. What will they find on today's episode? Could it be something with the priestess giving a sermon? Find out today on Four Orbs!
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