Open Source CXO: The Tech Leader's Podcast

What drives people to choose one software over another? Is it because it's truly a "better product," or does it simply come down to personal preference? For Adam and the team at Ottawa University, the lack of a "universal" tool for all universities meant their choices were based on their specific niche needs. Check out the rest of Adam's insights on today's new episode of Open Source CXO! 🎧 Watch or listen now—links are available on our website. ⬇️ https://lnkd.in/gwv4f7ed

What do you do when a piece of software meets 80% of your needs? Well, you're going to have to start by answering two key questions. 🤔 1. How do you fill the remaining 20%? 2. How do you get all stakeholders (or your governance committee) to agree with the answer to question number 1? These are the kinds of challenges Adam Caylor didn’t anticipate facing as CTO at Ottawa University. On Wednesday's episode of Open Source CXO, he shares his insights and solutions to these questions—and much more! 💡 #TechLeadership #OpenSourceCXO #TechGovernance

What is a tech governance committee? 🤨 It’s more than just a decision-making group—as Adam Caylor puts it, it's the checkpoints along a workflow that ensure the right tech solutions are adopted across the organization. It was these critical “checkboxes” that helped transform Ottawa University’s technology approach from a siloed system into a streamlined, effective toolbox for success. Don't miss Adam's full insights on next week's episode of Open Source CXO — Wednesday @ 9am CST! 🎙️ #TechGovernance #OpenSourceCXO #TechLeadership

🎙️ Episode 22 of Open Source CXO is now live! 🎉 In this episode, Alexander is back with a powerful reminder: "Sometimes, you've just got to go for it." Whether it's learning a new skill, picking up a new hobby, or diving into a completely new programming language, the path to greatness starts by embracing the process of being a beginner. Tune in to today's episode on your favorite streaming platform! 🎧 Watch or listen now—links are available on our website. ⬇️ www.oscxo.com #SkillDevelopment #OSCXOpodcast #LetsTalkTech

"If you don't constantly practice creativity, eventually you're going to get replaced by AI." 🤖 This is the harsh reality as generative AI becomes increasingly integrated into our daily lives. On one hand, these tools can be powerful time-savers, handling mundane, time-consuming tasks efficiently. On the other hand, over-reliance on such tools may significantly impact humanity's collective creative output. Hear more of Alexander's insights on AI in our latest episode of Open Source CXO! All links are available on our website below! ⬇️ www.oscxo.com

🎙️ Episode 21 of Open Source CXO is now live! When developing a SaaS product, there’s one critical factor you should never overlook: your user community. For example, if your users are... 🤬 Stuck in high-stress situations. 💸 About to face a large, unexpected bill. 🤳 Not the most tech-savvy group to begin with. Your product not only needs to be easy to use, but it must also function properly the first time around. Otherwise, you’re likely to be the one ACTUALLY getting yelled at by the customer. Listen or watch today’s new episode on your favorite streaming platform to hear all that Alexander has to say! All links are available on our website below! ⬇️ https://lnkd.in/euzR5rdJ

What's the best indicator of success for a startup entrepreneur? 📈 User acquisition? Session length? Revenue generated? For Alexander, it's none of those. He believes the true measure is time in the market and the ability to iterate. For many, this boils down to one question: "How much pain can I tolerate?" If the answer is "not much," surviving longer than a year is unlikely. Tune in to Wednesday's episode of Open Source CXO to hear Alex's insights from his firsthand experience of starting Rig Technologies, Inc. 🎙️ #SoftwareEntrepreneur #LetsTalkTech #OSCXOpodcast

If you're thinking about starting up and launching a SaaS product in the market, Alexander from Rig Technologies, Inc has a single question for you... "How wrong do you want to be?" 🤔 Do you want to invest $10 million into a product that has never been field-tested by actual users? Probably not, because it's not going to work from the beginning anyway. So instead, be ready to fail quickly and innovate the product according to what your users truly need, rather than what you "think" they need. Check out the rest of what Alex has to say on next week's episode of Open Source CXO! Releasing Wednesday at 9 am CST. 🎧 #ProductDevelopment #SaaSDevelopment #LetsTalkTech #OSCXOpodcast

🤔 Do in-person teams produce a better product than remote teams? After years of leadership experience in the development field, Geoff from Ad Astra can definitively say... It's nearly impossible to tell. What he can tell you is that his hybrid team has come to appreciate the opportunities for in-person collaboration and high-bandwidth conversations. Not just that — they're typically having more fun when in the office too. Check out the rest of Geoff's thoughts on our latest episode of Open Source CXO! 🎙️ #HybridTeams #InPersonTeams #RemoteTeams #LetsTalkTech #OSCXOpodcast

🗣️ "I don't care about your productivity. I care about the team's productivity." Though it sounds abrasive, this mentality is what's driven Geoff Vandegrift and his team to a hybrid model with long-lasting success. Be sure to catch today's full new episode to hear the rest of Geoff's thoughts and more! 🎧 #OSCXOpodcast #LetsTalkTech #HybridWorkspaces