Ryan Kari, CTO of MagCanica: Revolutionizing Motorsports with Torque Sensors and the Art of CTO Leadership

In this episode of The CTO Podcast, Etienne interviews Ryan Kari, CTO of MagCanica, a company in the torque sensor space. They discuss the role of torque sensors in Formula One racing and other motorsports, as well as their use in hybrid engines. They also touch on the challenges of delegating invention in a hardware company and the importance of communication between software and hardware teams. Ryan also shares his approach to CTOing the organization, which involves exploring new ideas and shining a light on different areas of the business.

00:00 Introduction and Sponsor Message

00:40 Interview with Ryan Kari, CTO of MagCanica

03:06 The Role of Torque Sensors in Motorsports

08:42 Sending Torque and Other Data Digitally

12:48 Balance of Performance in Racing

18:01 Formula One as a Technology Testing Ground

29:08 CTOing the Organization and Delegating Invention

39:21 Exploring New Ideas and Using AI Tools

46:28 Conclusion and Closing Remarks

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