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Designing a hybrid org model for CTOs | Anand Krishnan (IBM, thinkbridge, Sensorscall)
In this episode, we talk about designing a hybrid organization for CTOs and external software engineering partners, using a transparent and outcome-first business model, inconsequential versus meaningful technology, finding your impact as a veteran consultant, and a lot more:
🔹 Scaling hybrid teams beyond “big tech” tactics
🔹 Why Thinkbridge moved from hourly to monthly pricing
🔹 Addressing the mid-market transformation gap
🔹 Avoiding “vanity tech”—what really drives impact
🔹 Redefining retention with transparency and accountability
🔹 Anand’s roadmap to agile scaling without trade-offs
🔹 Making tech teams resilient with hybrid models
🔹 Discovery phases as keys to high-value outcomes
🔹 Progress over perfection—the new rule for growth-stage orgs
🔹 AI’s role in leveling the playing field for emerging tech
🔹 Why “boring” tech like EMRs matter
🔹 Aligning tech impact with revenue for real outcomes
🔹 Purpose-driven tech—Anand’s approach to meaningful success
Craft a Winning Project Proposal with Anand Krishnan, former CTO of IBM
What are clients looking for when you pitch your Hive’s services? ​Join us for a masterclass in selling and negotiation, where thinkAI Hive Leader and former IBM CTO Anand Krishnan walks us through their winning proposal for a client they signed through Swarm.