Tech Legacies

By: Fanny Dunagan
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  • Tech Legacies is a video podcast dedicated to sharing the career stories, lessons and advice of technology executives. The podcast serves an audience of tech-savvy listeners motivated to grow and succeed in their careers, while lifting their peers and the next generation of technologists.
    Copyright 2025 Fanny Dunagan
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  • Global CIO of Textron: Aerospace, AI, and Leadership Through 3 Cancer Battles - Todd Kackley | E01

    Global CIO of Textron: Aerospace, AI, and Leadership Through 3 Cancer Battles - Todd Kackley | E01
    Jan 16 2025
    Tune in to an inspiring conversation with Todd Kackley, VP and Global CIO of Textron, highlighting his leadership journey, resilience, and innovations in aerospace and defense. Todd discusses Textron’s pioneering developments, including electric aircraft, model-based engineering, and AI-driven maintenance solutions that enhance efficiency and safety. He shares his personal battle with cancer, navigating three recurrences while maintaining his role as a transformational leader. His story emphasizes vulnerability, trust in his team, and balancing health with professional responsibilities. The discussion also explores challenges in the aerospace industry, such as talent gaps and evolving technologies, alongside Todd’s passion for fostering the next generation of leaders and driving impactful change.Connect with Todd on LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/in/todd-kackley-564aba/Want to build your authority and brand as a tech leader? Subscribe to our newsletter for updates, a free branding guide and 1-hour training for tech professionals: https://techlegacies.ck.page/newsletterConnect with the podcast host, Fanny Dunagan on LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/in/fannydunagan/00:00 Intro01:16 guest Introduction Todd Kackley01:27 What is Textron03:28 Exciting Trends in Aerospace and Defense04:19 Electric Aircrafts12:15 Talent Gap in Airspace and Defense 17:57 CG Infinity18:44 How did you end up in technology?22:41 Technology will always take care of itself24:00 Cancer Scare30:56 How did you handle the challenges32:50 What would you say to your team now34:20 Did having cancer changed you as a leader?36:08 Was work a blessing during that time?37:25 Early Detection38:59 Conversation Cards
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    44 mins
  • The untold stories behind Star Wars action figures and other iconic toys - Jacob Miles | E15

    The untold stories behind Star Wars action figures and other iconic toys - Jacob Miles | E15
    Nov 20 2024
    Do you remember Strawberry Shortcake? Care Bears? Boba Fett? Wait till you hear the iconic stories behind the creation of these toys with former VP at Hasbro, Tonka Toys Division and original Kenner Star Wars action figure engineer, Jacob Miles.Connect with Jacob on LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/in/jacobrmiles/Want to build your authority and brand as a tech leader? Subscribe to our newsletter for updates, a free branding guide and 1-hour training for tech professionals: https://techlegacies.ck.page/newsletterConnect with the podcast host, Fanny Dunagan on LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/in/fannydunagan/Timestamps:00:00 Intro02:16 Toys are not just for kids03:01 Guest Introduction Jacob Miles03:36 Jacob tell us about yourself07:19 Did you ever think Star Wars will be that big?08:31 Best advice you have ever received09:46 When George Lucas came to you11:29 How did you develop Strawberry Shortcake15:42 6 Million Dollar Man and Bionic Woman16:19 NBC video featuring Jacob Miles19:57 Were the Star Wars Figures Injection Molded?22:58 What was the lowest point in your career?26:13 How do you see AI impacting the toy industry?28:12 Boba Fett Prototype32:42 How much did the Boba Fett prototype sell for?34:32 Where do you see the future of the toy industry36:54 Kenner Toy Catalog from 198537:59 The Care Bears40:00 Star Wars Figure Catalog
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    1 hr and 2 mins
  • From Graveyard Shift To C-Suite: How This CIO Became A Leader In Multiple Industries - Edward Gustenhoven | E14

    From Graveyard Shift To C-Suite: How This CIO Became A Leader In Multiple Industries - Edward Gustenhoven | E14
    Oct 16 2024
    What does it take to go from working the midnight shift in an insurance company to becoming CIO across multiple industries?Edward Gustenhoven is the CIO of Dal-Tile LLC and former tech executive at Pabst Brewing Company, Deutsch Family Wine & spirits, Photronics and Diageo.He had an unconventional path to becoming a tech leader - he started working in a computer room on the graveyard shift right out of high school, without going to college.He emphasizes the importance of trust, integrity, and good communication when leading teams, especially during challenging projects like ERP implementations.He advises against overthinking and paralysis by analysis, and instead advocates for having a clear plan and process while being flexible to change.Connect with Edward on LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/in/egustenhoven/Want to build your authority and brand as a tech leader? Subscribe to our newsletter for updates, a free branding guide and 1-hour training for tech professionals: https://techlegacies.ck.page/newsletterConnect with the podcast host, Fanny Dunagan on LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/in/fannydunagan/Timestamps:00:00 Intro00:42 Guest Introduction Edward Gustenhoven01:10 What is the best piece of advice you have ever received?01:52 Untraditional Education Path03:40 A day in the life of an 18 year old Edward05:26 From a dark computer room to Tech Executive07:01 We live in a cloud and software world07:51 Low points in your career and how you overcome it?08:32 Overthinking things10:11 Top 3 ERP Lessons you have learned11:22 How do you build trust?12:59 Going from Fear Based to Trust and Integrity14:14 CG Infinity14:57 How do you hire someone you can trust?16:49 How did you find your mentors?20:04 What have you learned...
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    35 mins

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