112 - How CTOs Choose the Right Technology

The big question is, How do CTOs, CIOs, IT Managers, and IT Directors choose the right technology software, applications, and tools for their organizations?

Navigating the ever-evolving world of technology can be daunting, especially when someone is at the helm of a company's IT decisions. The landscape is riddled with established technology solutions, from packaged applications (ERPs) to SaaS, PaaS & IaaS vendors to Emerging technologies, each promising to be the game-changer and now with the Artificial Intelligence hype at the peak. Being at the C-level is about more than just knowing tech stuff. It's about making sure that tech helps the business do well, and irrespective of the technology or who the vendor is providing, so many moving pieces need to be put in place.

Today we have a guest who is Chief Technology Officer (CTO), and he will take us on an exciting trip of starting with a simple idea, something you jot down quickly, and then you turn it into something tangible - Smart helmets. It must. be challenging as some people might doubt you, especially when they hear stories of other businesses that tried and didn't succeed.

Today’s Guest: Joseph Azar, Managing Director, Azar Consulting

Joseph is a CTO who is helping startups and other organizations design, develop, and launch innovative products and solutions.

• You will hear the story of the world's first smart helmet that was developed from idea to mass production.
• How do you decide or select technology for the business?
• How to fail fast can help to refine your idea to invest more time and money into it
• What are the qualities you are looking into the candidates, especially in the technology space?
• When is the right time to add AI to your startup idea?
• How can we learn quickly from mistakes without wasting time and money?
• Website: Azar Consulting
• Linkedin: Joseph Azar

Resources:

• Azar Consulting
• Forcite Helmets