The Tech Exec Podcast with Aviv Ben-Yosef

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Jun 2026

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A short discussion of leadership improvements you can start using in your startup today as a technical executive, whether you are a CTO, CIO, VP Engineering, VP R&D, and so on.

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June 16, 2026Episode 3567 min

Someone Like You

As amazing as you are, I'm sure, you'll never create an organization that's filled with people who'll do everything just like you would. The concept of minions never works well. This week's podcast episode is about setting up your organization better, and it pays off not just for them, but also means you'll be able to lead better!Grab a copy of my books, Capitalizing Your Technology and The Tech Executive Operating System.Subscribe to the best newsletter for tech executives.For any questions or comments, reach out to me directly: aviv@avivbenyosef.com

June 9, 2026Episode 3557 min

Good to Better to Great

Good to great. Sure thing. But, frankly, you probably need to aim at *better* first. This episode is about gaining that momentum and getting that flywheel going!Grab a copy of my books, Capitalizing Your Technology and The Tech Executive Operating System.Subscribe to the best newsletter for tech executives.For any questions or comments, reach out to me directly: aviv@avivbenyosef.com

June 2, 2026Episode 3547 min

No Handwaving

This week's podcast episode covers, in just eight minutes, how you can (and should) adjust Kent Beck's "call it" trick for TDD to your leadership toolbox. Let your thumb take a break from scrolling and give yourself a little upgrade.Grab a copy of my books, Capitalizing Your Technology and The Tech Executive Operating System.Subscribe to the best newsletter for tech executives.For any questions or comments, reach out to me directly: aviv@avivbenyosef.com

May 26, 2026Episode 3537 min

Time To Dream

Boring leaders tend to be overly focused on what's directly in front of them. You can do better. Think bigger. Take a second and set your sights on something genuinely aspirational. More in this week's episode!Check out Unplugged with Aviv.Grab a copy of my books, Capitalizing Your Technology and The Tech Executive Operating System.Subscribe to the best newsletter for tech executives.For any questions or comments, reach out to me directly: aviv@avivbenyosef.com

May 19, 2026Episode 3528 min

Arranging Deck Chairs on the Titanic

Are you doing what actually matters or sticking your head in the sand and thinking you can focus on "your stuff" even as everything around you is crumbling down? More in this week's podcast episode.Unplugged with AvivGrab a copy of my books, Capitalizing Your Technology and The Tech Executive Operating System.Subscribe to the best newsletter for tech executives.For any questions or comments, reach out to me directly: aviv@avivbenyosef.com

May 12, 2026Episode 3517 min

Healthy Friction

We don't need to make everything smoother and easier. In fact, some friction is good, and ensuring it's there will benefit your team. More in this week's episode!Grab a copy of my books, Capitalizing Your Technology and The Tech Executive Operating System.Subscribe to the best newsletter for tech executives.For any questions or comments, reach out to me directly: aviv@avivbenyosef.com

May 5, 2026Episode 3507 min

Documentation Absurdity

I find it absurd that for years, tech leaders and senior engineers didn't put into writing their different decisions, approaches, assumptions, ways of operating, and more for the benefit of their human peers. We have only just started to do so now, to aid the models. Nevertheless, we shouldn't let this change go to waste. More in this week's episode!Grab a copy of my books, Capitalizing Your Technology and The Tech Executive Operating System.Subscribe to the best newsletter for tech executives.For any questions or comments, reach out to me directly: aviv@avivbenyosef.com

April 28, 2026Episode 3497 min

Slow Down to Ramp Up

If you're not giving your team enough margin, don't be surprised that things aren't improving fast enough (or at all, for that matter). Not every delay is bad. Sometimes, we need to create the space to grow. More in this week's episode.Grab a copy of my books, Capitalizing Your Technology and The Tech Executive Operating System.Subscribe to the best newsletter for tech executives.For any questions or comments, reach out to me directly: aviv@avivbenyosef.com

April 21, 2026Episode 3488 min

Dishonesty

You might be convincing yourself otherwise, but many tech leaders end up acting like a sleazy technician or car salesperson. Where we draw the line regarding our dishonesty guides our career. More in this week's episode.Grab a copy of my books, Capitalizing Your Technology and The Tech Executive Operating System.Subscribe to the best newsletter for tech executives.For any questions or comments, reach out to me directly: aviv@avivbenyosef.com

April 14, 2026Episode 3478 min

Skill Stacking

To build a stable organization and help your people's growth (and your own), you need to ensure that skills are being accumulated in some general order and plan. That's a basic principle of coaching that will make you much more effective. This week, we cover just that!Grab a copy of my books, Capitalizing Your Technology and The Tech Executive Operating System.Subscribe to the best newsletter for tech executives.For any questions or comments, reach out to me directly: aviv@avivbenyosef.com