Explore the multifaceted role of a Chief Technology Officer in this 54-minute conference talk from YOW! 2016. Gain valuable insights from Simon Raik-Allen's 6+ years of experience as he shares his perspective on building great products. Delve into real-world examples covering business transformations, agile methodologies, technical disruption, influencing strategies, coaching techniques, leveraging resources, architecture considerations, and executive communication. Learn about the power of platforms and discover recent approaches for guiding large engineering teams. Whether aspiring to become a CTO or seeking to understand the role better, acquire the foundational knowledge and inspiration needed to propel your career in technology leadership.