The CTO Lens

By London Tech Leaders

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A fresh look at what it really means to lead technology in today’s fast‑changing world. Hosted by seasoned CTO and thinker David Crawford, and co‑host, experienced product leader Sophie Valentine, The CTO Lens blends candid conversations with industry leaders, covers the latest tech news, and includes a whole host of personal insights and practical leadership lessons for the modern technology executive. From navigating roles, to understanding team culture, AI, tech strategy, and real‑world challenges, each episode offers both depth and everyday relevance. Whether you’re a current senior leader or aspiring to this role, The CTO Lens gives you perspectives that cut through noise - with clarity, humour, and a human touch.


Episode Date
Season 2: Episode 20 - What Nobody Is Telling Fractional Workers About AI (Season Finale)
Apr 28, 2026
Season 2: Episode 19 - Liz Kendall, Falling Robots and Data Teams Are More Important Than You Think!
Apr 21, 2026
Season 2: Episode 18 - Claude Mythos, Molotov Cocktails and the Future of UX
Apr 14, 2026
Season 2: Episode 17 - "Nobody Told Us It Was Going to Cost This Much"
Apr 09, 2026
Season 2: Episode 16 - The CTO's Dilemma: Prove ROI from AI & Prove You Still Have a Future Job
Apr 01, 2026
Season 2: Episode 15 - How Do Technology Leaders Drive Change for the Future Workforce
Mar 24, 2026
Season 2: Episode 14 - How Is AI Reshaping The Software Development Lifecycle?
Mar 17, 2026
Season 2: Episode 13 - Is The CTO Role Now More Strategic Than Technical?
Mar 10, 2026
Season 2: Episode 12 - Building The Fastest AI Machines on Earth
Mar 03, 2026
Season 2: Episode 11 - Practical Cases of AI Working
Feb 24, 2026
Season 2: Episode 10 - How to Get a CTO Role in 2026
Feb 17, 2026
Season 2: Episode 9 - Falling Back in Love with My CTO Role
Feb 10, 2026
Season 2: Episode 8 - Incident Response
Feb 03, 2026
Season 2: Episode 7 - Don’t Sweat the Small Stuff vs the Devil’s in the Detail
Jan 27, 2026
Season 2: Episode 6 - Women in Technology Leadership: Have We Seen Any Progress?
Jan 21, 2026
Season 2: Episode 5 - The Art of Communicating + AOREN Framework
Jan 13, 2026
Season 2: Episode 4 - Project Tech Rescue
Jan 06, 2026
Season 2: Episode 3 - Sitting Down with Your Younger Self
Dec 17, 2025
Season 2: Episode 2 - Climbing the Tech Ladder
Dec 11, 2025
Season 2: Episode 1 - 'Before You Say Yes'
Dec 03, 2025
Episode 9 - Sarah Greasley: From CTO to NED
Oct 28, 2025
Episode 8: Matt Watson - Bridging Product, People & Technology
Oct 28, 2025
Episode 7: Stuart Coleman - From Lecturer to CTO
Oct 15, 2025
Episode 6: Eleni Kelly - Inside the Modern CIO Role
Oct 13, 2025
Episode 5: Nick Drouet - Preparing the Next Generation of CTO's
Oct 01, 2025
Episode 4: Meri Williams - From Satellites to CTO
Sep 25, 2025
Episode 3: Mal Minhas - "Becoming the manager of managers"
Sep 17, 2025
Episode 2: Steve Newson - From Start-Up to Starling
Sep 10, 2025
Episode 1: Renee Hunt - "I'm not a CTO, I'm THE CTO"
Sep 03, 2025