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Becoming CTO Secrets
Becoming CTO Secrets is the ultimate podcast for aspiring CTOs, seasoned tech leaders, and entrepreneurs who want to level up their leadership and technical expertise. Hosted by Philipp Deutscher, a veteran CTO and consultant with over 15 years of experience leading global tech teams, this podcast uncovers the hidden strategies, insights, and hard-earned lessons behind becoming a successful Chief Technology Officer.
In each episode, Philipp dives deep into the essentials of CTO leadership: from operational excellence and building high-performing teams, to driving innovation, fostering culture, and navigating the challenges of scaling tech organizations. Whether you’re already a CTO or on the path to becoming one, Becoming CTO Secrets will equip you with the tools, mindset, and inspiration to thrive in today’s fast-paced tech landscape.
Join us to hear candid conversations with industry leaders, practical tips you can apply immediately, and thought-provoking discussions that will help you unlock your full potential as a technology leader.
Podcasting since 2024 • 20 episodes
🎙️ Crypto needs clarity – Why technology does not automatically create trust – with Dennis Winter and Dennis Daiber
August 19, 2025 • Season 1 • Episode 20 • 01:25:04
In this episode of the Becoming CTO Secrets Podcast, Philipp Deutscher talks to Dennis Winter (CTO – Boerse Stuttgart Digital) and Dennis Daiber (CEO – Bitwala) – two experienced technology experts with deep insight into the world of cryptocurrencies and blockchain systems.
🎙️ Digital health? Why progress is so difficult in Germany – with Jörg Godau
August 05, 2025 • Season 1 • Episode 19 • 1:25:33
In this episode of the Becoming CTO Secrets podcast, Philipp Deutscher talks to Jörg Godau—long-time CTO, interim chief technology officer, and specialist in highly regulated systems.
🎙️ Innovation ohne Schutzraum – Warum Carve-outs mehr Mut als Budget brauchen – mit Sebastian Müller
July 22, 2025 • Season 1 • Episode 18 • 58:57
In dieser Episode des Becoming CTO Secrets Podcasts spricht Philipp Deutscher mit Sebastian Müller, Physiker, CTO und Corporate Venture Builder bei Rosenxt. Sebastian erzählt, wie er vom Laserphysiker zum CTO wurde und warum er heute einen Carv…
🎙️ CTO without code – What we can learn from deep tech founders – with Jan Mumme
July 08, 2025 • Season 1 • Episode 17 • 1:15:23
In this episode of the Becoming CTO Secrets podcast, Philipp Deutscher talks to Jan Mumme, agricultural engineer, researcher, deep tech entrepreneur, and CTO of Point2Hectare.
🎙️ CTO with attitude – Between ethics, technology, and 150 ms response time – With former Tipico CTO Albrecht von Senden
June 20, 2025 • Season 1 • Episode 16 • 1:34:16
In this episode of the Becoming CTO Secrets podcast, Philipp Deutscher talks to Albrecht von Senden, who spent over twelve years as CTO at Tipico, playing a key role in shaping the technological transformation of one of Europe’s largest sports betting providers.
🎙️ Inside instead of outside hire – What real career paths in tech really need – with Nikolai Gulatz
June 10, 2025 • Season 1 • Episode 15 • 1:28:01
In this episode of the Becoming CTO Secrets podcast, Philipp Deutscher talks to Nikolai Gulatz, CTO and co-CEO of Instaffo—a platform that radically simplifies the recruitment process for tech talent.
🎙️ From Solingen to Silicon Valley – The journey of a German tech pioneer – with Mirko Novakovic
June 10, 2025 • Season 1 • Episode 14 • 1:25:29
In this episode of the Becoming CTO Secrets podcast, Philipp Deutscher talks to Mirko Novakovic, serial tech entrepreneur, founder of Codecentric and Instana, and current CEO of Dash0—an observability platform based on OpenTelemetry.
🎙️ Next-Level CTO – How values become the ultimate strategy – with Michael Reimann
May 08, 2025 • Season 1 • Episode 13 • 1:06:21
The white paper “Developer Today, CTO Tomorrow” can be found here. In this episode of the Becoming CTO Secrets podcast, Philipp Deutscher talks to Michael Reimann, founder and CTO of starmate.io.
🎙️ From astrophysicist to deep tech CTO: Sven Köppel on analog computing and leadership
April 25, 2025 • Season 1 • Episode 12 • 1:28:36
In this episode of the Becoming CTO Secrets podcast, Philipp Deutscher talks to Sven Köppel, a former astrophysicist and now CTO of a deep tech startup specializing in analog computers.
🎙️ Building bridges – the real job of a CTO – with Oliver Perle
April 08, 2025 • Season 1 • Episode 11 • 1:14:41
In this episode of the Becoming CTO Secrets podcast, Philipp Deutscher talks to Oliver Perle, CTO of digital agency Orange Hive. Oliver shares his career path, which was not straightforward, and discusses the importance of studying and training.
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🎙️ Upvest CTO über die Skalierung von Tech-Teams und die Beherrschung der Unternehmenskultur
March 20, 2025 • Season 1 • Episode 10 • 1:04:25
In this episode, Philipp Deutscher speaks with Juha Ristolainen, CTO of Upvest, about building scalable tech teams, nurturing a dynamic organizational culture, and embracing transparent leadership.
🎙️ From CTO to tech investor: Dr. Mike Eissele on 15 years at TeamViewer, leadership, and the future of AI
February 28, 2025 • Season 1 • Episode 9 • 1:26:27
In this episode of Becoming CTO Secrets, I have a very special guest: Dr. Mike Eissele, the former CTO of TeamViewer. For over 15 years, he played a key role in the technical development and scaling of TeamViewer…
🎙️ No-code & citizen developers: The future of product development?
February 11, 2025 • Season 1 • Episode 8 • 1:07:54
No-code tools such as Bubble are changing the way products are built – but where are the opportunities, and where are the limitations? In this episode of Becoming CTO Secrets, Philipp Deutscher and Hendrik Hemken talk about how no-code…
🎙️ The BISON App CTO on fintech, cloud migration, and navigating regulation
January 27, 2025 • Season 1 • Episode 7 • 48:33
In this interview, Dennis Winter shares his experiences as CTO of the Bison App. He talks about his professional career, the transition from a technical role to a management position, and the challenges associated with team leadership and proactive…
🎙️ Gen Z and the challenges of motivation with Alexander van der Steeg
January 06, 2025 • Season 1 • Episode 6 • 1:06:30
In this episode, Philipp Deutscher talks to Alexander van der Steeg, CTO of Entek Systems, about his career in the IT industry, the challenges and changes in software development, and the role of the CTO in today’s…
🎙️ The CTO’s balancing act: Konstantin Norin on passion, technical excellence, and the difficulty of letting go
December 06, 2025 • Season 1 • Episode 5 • 52:00
In this episode of the Becoming CTO Secrets podcast, Philipp Deutscher talks to Konstantin Norin, CTO of Staffwerke, about the challenges and opportunities in the IT industry.
🎙️ The Unconventional CTO: A Journey from Developer to Founder and CTO with Harold Thétiot
November 16, 2025 • Season 1 • Episode 4 • 44:03
In this episode of the Becoming CTO Secrets podcast, Philipp Deutscher interviews Harold Thétiot, the CTO and founder of Sylaps, a video conferencing tool.
🎙️ The Bermuda Triangle Strategy: Jan Groenefeld on leadership, product innovation, and AI in a field of tension
October 31, 2025 • Season 1 • Episode 3 • 50:38
In this episode of the Becoming CTO Secrets podcast, Philipp Deutscher talks to Jan Grönefeld, Chief Product Officer at Rote Robben.
🎙️ In this episode, Stanislav Synko shares his remarkable journey from a coding enthusiast in Ukraine to the CEO and co-founder of LF1 in the United States.
September 27, 2025 • Season 1 • Episode 2 • 53:36
keywordsCTO, technology leadership, startup innovation, AI, mentorship, coding, entrepreneurship, tech strategy, team dynamics, career transitionsummaryIn this episode, Stanislav Synko shares h…
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🎙️ Unlocking the Path to CTO: Lusine Khachatrian on Leadership, Ownership and Growth
September 06, 2025 • Season 1 • Episode 1 • 41:44
In this episode, Philipp Deutscher interviews Lusine Khachatrian, a CTO and tech leader, about her journey to becoming a leader in the tech industry.
