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From CIO to Strategic Advisor: Lessons on Scaling, Governance & Innovation Karl Mosgofian Interview
**What does it take to go from CIO to trusted business advisor?**
In this episode of *The Heartbeat Podcast*, host Mike Sommer welcomes Karl Mosgofian—seasoned tech executive and former CIO of Gainsight—to unpack what it *really* means to lead IT in today’s dynamic enterprise environment.
With over three decades of experience, Karl shares hard-earned insights on scaling organizations, taming technical debt, and evolving IT from a back-office function to a strategic growth enabler. You’ll hear real-world strategies for implementing governance without killing innovation, selecting the right consulting partners, and building a future-proof technology foundation.
Whether you’re navigating startup growth, enterprise transformation, or somewhere in between—this conversation delivers the actionable guidance today’s IT leaders need.
🎯 **Perfect for:** CIOs, CTOs, IT Directors, and tech execs focused on aligning IT with business outcomes.
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**💡 Topics Covered:**
- Redefining the CIO role in the modern enterprise
- From operator to advisor: the mindset shift
- Scaling infrastructure without chaos
- Managing consultants and hybrid teams
- Technical debt, governance, and innovation trade-offs
- Building systems that last beyond your tenure
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### ⏱️ **Timestamps included for easy navigation!**
00:00 – Welcome & Introductions
00:12 – Personal reflections and career journey
01:11 – Shifting from CIO to strategic advisor
02:34 – Growth moments and leadership insights
04:05 – Managing scaling complexity
07:46 – Tackling technical debt effectively
13:23 – Change management through consulting
16:54 – How to choose the right consulting partner
17:13 – New models of IT consulting
18:09 – The “Done With You” consulting approach
19:03 – Custom solutions vs. best practices
21:05 – From startup agility to enterprise scale
23:43 – Why documentation drives consistency
31:32 – Balancing innovation with governance
34:25 – Final advice for today’s CIOs
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