Where Technology Leaders Connect and Grow – Together.

Onboarding Starts January 1st, 2024

Surround yourself with innovative technology leaders.

In the rapidly evolving technology landscape, the role of technology leader has never been more critical.
We know steering technology in the right direction for your communities of reach is a complex journey (with lots of risks!).
As CIOs and CISOs, you are not just leaders; you balance innovation with risk management.
You are dedicated to transforming your organization’s technology landscape, making it your mission to drive progress every day.
At the end of the day - you're tasked with crediting your teams when something goes right, but taking the heat yourself when something goes wrong (real talk).
And from my candid conversations with hundreds of CIOs and CISOs across the country just like you, I've learned that sometimes there's no more lonely role than the one you are in right now.
That’s why I created The TechTables Collaboratory.
Inside The TechTables Collaboratory, we are a group of technology leaders leaning in to and leaning on one another. Yes, you will be encouraged about innovation others are experimenting with. But the TechTables Collaboratory doesn’t just accelerate your strategic journey, it also offers the advantage of learning from the collective experiences of peers nationwide.
If you’re a committed technology leader, The TechTables Collaboratory is built for you.

Shauna Rogers

Director of Architecture, Top 25 Fintech Company & Fmr. Chief Digital & Data Officer at Texas Attorney General's Office (OAG)

For those of you new to TechTables, this podcast is informative and very important to closing the communication gap across the public sector amongst agencies. Overall, I use the information shared as a reference guide to help make informed and trusted decisions.

Newcomers to public sector IT will find the information shared on this podcast related to the culture and challenges to delivering technology insightful and informative. Details shared with by leaders can be used as a stepping stone to success.

Veterans to public sector IT will find this podcast to be helpful in obtaining information on how different agencies approach IT modernization and digitization of legacy business processes. Information shared by other leaders can be used as a roadmap to success.

Technology service and software providers can use the information shared to best determine how they can support agencies in a way that’s beneficial to obtaining goals and solving issues.

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Our shared goals

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Reach

The TechTables Collaboratory extends your reach beyond your immediate network, connecting you with a diverse array of technology leaders and innovators. This expanded reach not only elevates your visibility within the tech community but also opens up new avenues for collaboration and knowledge sharing, essential for staying ahead in a rapidly evolving digital landscape.

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Relationships

Building strong, enduring relationships is at the heart of The TechTables Collaboratory. Here, CIOs and CISOs can forge meaningful connections with peers who understand the intricacies and challenges of their roles. These relationships are more than just professional networks; they are a source of support, inspiration, and shared wisdom.

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Connection

The TechTables Collaboratory emphasizes the power of connection in driving technological innovation and effective risk management. By connecting with fellow technology leaders, you gain access to a collective wellspring of experiences, strategies, and insights. This connection fosters a deeper understanding of diverse tech landscapes and enhances your ability to navigate complex tech ecosystems.

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Community

Our community is a dynamic and collaborative space where CIOs and CISOs come together to share, learn, and grow. Within this community, you’re not just a member, but an integral part of a collective journey towards advancing technology leadership and security. It's a place where challenges are shared, solutions are brainstormed, and successes are celebrated together.

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The bottom line...

The TechTables Collaboratory aims to empower CIOs and CISOs by expanding their professional influence and enhancing organizational success. It fosters a community where technology leaders connect, share strategies, and build strong relationships, collectively advancing technology leadership and cybersecurity. This collaborative environment is designed to cultivate innovation, strategic insights, and effective solutions, ensuring members are at the forefront of shaping the technology landscape.

What the community is saying

Apple Podcasts
Great job, Coach!

It was a great privilege to join Joe Toste and the TechTables audience in a continued discussion about how we can work together to strengthen the IT workforce experience in the public sector. TechTables provides us all with a unique and valuable perspective on the absolutely critical topic of talent development, and Coach Joe is an outstanding advocate of this cause. Excellent program - keep up the good work! Jon Rogers Director of Strategic Workforce Planning Indiana Office of Technology

Apple Podcasts
Insightful and Engaging: Unveiling the Public Sector's Tech Revolution

If you’re looking for some insight into how the public sector is being innovative, then this is the podcast for you! I appreciate the show's focus on current issues. Joe Taste is always up-to-date on the latest trends in public sector technology, and they do a great job of bringing these trends to life through their interviews. This helps me to stay informed about the latest challenges and opportunities facing public sector technology leaders. Overall, I highly recommend The Public Sector Show by TechTables to anyone interested in learning more about the challenges and opportunities facing public sector technology leaders. The show is informative, engaging, and well-produced. I'm confident that you'll find it to be a valuable resource. Here are some of the things that I like about the show: The interviews are well-produced and engaging. Joe does a great job of getting to know their guests and understanding their motivations. The show focuses on current issues and trends in public sector technology. The show is informative and educational.

Apple Podcasts
TechTables PodCast Review

Joe Toste, is one of the freshest and sharpest podcast hosts in the tech world at the moment. The Public Sector Show by TechTables is all about Connecting Public Sector 
Community through Darn Good Conversation. He is known for bringing his enthusiastic and fun approach to the live stage in a storytelling fashion. Typically, you will listen to C-Level guests ranging from startup companies to Fortune 500 behemoths as guests. Joe is a force to be reckoned with and has grown his brand in a very short amount of time. I am a huge fan of his SLED (State, Local, Education and Department/Government Agencies) content which is dedicated to curating meaningful conversations regarding what is happening in the government tech world. I highly recommend add TechTables to your playlist!!

Apple Podcasts
Informative Podcast with a Great Host

For those of you new to TechTables, this podcast is informative and very important to closing the communication gap across the public sector amongst agencies. Overall, I use the information shared as a reference guide to help make informed and trusted decisions. Newcomers to public sector IT will find the information shared on this podcast related to the culture and challenges to delivering technology insightful and informative. Details shared with by leaders can be used as a stepping stone to success. Veterans to public sector IT will find this podcast to be helpful in obtaining information on how different agencies approach IT modernization and digitization of legacy business processes. Information shared by other leaders can be used as a roadmap to success. Technology service and software providers can use the information shared to best determine how they can support agencies in a way that’s beneficial to obtaining goals and solving issues.

Apple Podcasts
TechTables, Rocketing into the Future!

Joe Toste, the dynamic founder of TechTables, has created the perfect forum for organizations in the public sector and technology vendors to inform and interact with the community. It was a pleasure to attend a recent podcast taping where leaders in the State of Florida, including the CIO, Jamie Grant, CISO, Jeremy Rodgers, and the Secretary of Commerce, Laura DiBella, discussed current issues, challenges, and the future. In addition to these and other Florida leaders, Morgan Wright, Chief Security Advisor of Sentinel One, spoke providing insight and levity about technology. Subscribe and join!

Apple Podcasts
Love The Public Sector Show!

Hearing from Joe about the latest in the public sector is an incredible closer look into what’s actually happening in the technology world. Keep going Joe! 🚀🚀🚀

What your membership benefits include: 
Tap into a nationwide community

Highly interactive & collaborative discussions

Become a member

WHAT IT IS: In these exclusive 2 hour peer-only monthly calls, CIOs, CISOs, and technology leaders have the unique opportunity to engage in honest and open discussions without vendors with peers nationwide.

Our calls are interactive and highly collaborative focusing on connection, 1-2 deep topics, and guest speakers from time to time.

Hotel Scholarship Included

Exclusive Learning and Networking at TechTables Events

Become a member

WHAT IT IS: Join us on the TechTables Live Podcast Tour for an unparalleled opportunity to learn, network, and engage with industry leaders. Whether I'm visiting your city or you're exploring a new one, you won't have to worry about hotel costs – your hotel stay is on us, included as part of your exclusive membership benefits.

Don't miss the chance to be part of these dynamic, insightful initimate events with your hotel scholarship covered, ensuring a hassle-free and fun experience.

FOMO Anyone?

Tap into Connection

Exclusive Access to Our Private Member Directory

WHAT IT IS: The private member directory allows members to find like-minded folks and connect with each other easily.

This allows members to reach out and talk about what is working and, more importantly, what isn't working.

When it comes to projects, it's critical to collaborate with others before launching new projects. Knowing what doesn't work up front for others from the very beginning is very beneficial. It also saves time and reduces the waste of resources.

Extra Special Bonuses

BONUS #1: Fast-Track Your Insights

Harness the Power of TechTables GPT Bot

WHAT IT IS: The TechTables GPT Bot offers significant benefits to busy technology leaders like CIOs and CISOs, primarily by providing a time-efficient way to access and absorb critical insights from a large volume of podcast episodes (180+ interviews and counting).

This tool addresses the challenge of staying updated with industry trends and peer activities in a fast-paced environment where time is critical. It enables tailored learning by offering personalized summaries on topics relevant to the users' specific challenges or strategic goals.

This not only helps in staying informed about the latest developments but also facilitates continuous professional growth.

The TechTables GPT Bot an invaluable resource for technology leaders seeking to balance their extensive responsibilities with the need for ongoing learning and industry engagement 24/7.

BONUS #2 - Exclusive bonus content

Live Podcast Tour Bonus Episodes

WHAT IT IS: Gain exclusive access to live podcast tour episodes, specially recorded for our community. Even if you can't attend in person, you won't miss out on these insightful sessions, as all the content will be available to you.

BONUS #3 - High-quality community

Local Meetups With Fellow CIOs, CISOs, leaders (and me!)

WHAT IT IS: Local Meetups With Me and Your Fellow CIOs (Any time I travel for a speaking engagement or event, I try to host an in-person meetup exclusively for members of the TechTables Collaboratory! Stop by for a beer, Coke, sushi. Whatever you want! I'm buying.)

BONUS #4 - Early Access

Can't wait for a new episode to drop? No worries, you have early access.

WHAT IT IS: As part of your membership, enjoy advanced access to our extensive backlog of over 20+ episodes that haven't yet been released to the public. This exclusive access ensures you're always ahead with the latest insights and discussions.

BONUS #5 - Collaborative Club

Actively learn together

WHAT IT IS: Each month, we ask the community to contribute their insights to a thought-provoking prompt, topic, or question, and then we compile these responses into a concise, informative one-page PDF, which is shared with the group.

BONUS #6 - Quarterly Bonus Call

TechTables Collaboratory Santa Barbara CIO Chapter Quarterly Retreat Bonus Call

WHAT IT IS: In these exclusive 2 hour peer-only monthly calls, CIOs, CISOs, and technology leaders have the unique opportunity to engage in honest and open discussions without vendors with peers nationwide.

Our calls are interactive and highly collaborative focusing on connection, 1-2 deep topics, and guest speakers from time to time.

BONUS #7

Limited Edition Founding Member Badge!

WHAT IT IS: This lifetime badge recognizes you as a founding member of the TechTables Collaboratory community. The deadline to become a member is December 31st, 2023. You will want to take advantage of this recognition.

About Joe Toste (that's me!)

I build fun & creative experiences

Joe Toste is the founder and podcaster for the TechTables Podcast. Joe is known for his ability to "make C-Levels look great" while spotlighting the issues that technology leaders care about most. 

What started with a humble camera and tripod at the CES Conference in Las Vegas (and without a lapel mic- haha!) grew into a full-fledged passion for sharing what connects the technology community through stories of successes, challenges, and reflections.

In addition to podcasting, Joe coaches boys' basketball at his alma mater, Dos Pueblos High School. Joe lives in Santa Barbara, California, with his wife, Jamie, their high school daughter, Anabelle, and their preschool son, Jack.

Fun fact: Joe is frequently (and lovingly) referred to as "The Podcast Guy!" at technology conferences.

"But what if I don't have much time?"

We understand the demands on your time!

The TechTables Collaboratory is designed to provide maximum value without burdensome time investment.

Our resources and interactions are bite-size, impactful, and tailored to fit into the busy schedules of CIOs and CISOs.

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How will The TechTables Collaboratory benefit me in my daily responsibilities?

By joining, you’ll gain real-time access to what’s working, and what isn’t, across recent and current projects technology leaders like you are working on nationwide. This can directly inform your strategies, help you anticipate and mitigate risks more effectively, and provide innovative solutions that can be applied to those daily challenges. Most of all, it helps to know when others are going through it, too.

Is the content in The TechTables Collaboratory relevant to my specific industry?

Absolutely! The Collaboratory brings together leaders from various sectors, ensuring a rich diversity of insights. This cross-industry perspective can offer unique solutions applicable to your specific field. You’ll learn from others what didn’t work, so you don’t waste valuable resources on less-than-ideal outcomes (which happens to be one of the top issues CIOs and CISOs have confided they’d love more intel on).

How quickly can I start seeing the benefits of joining The TechTables Collaboratory?

If our live event feedback is anything to go on, our members report gaining actionable insights (and emotional encouragement) almost immediately! The shared knowledge and community-building opportunities can quickly translate into tangible benefits for you and your organization.

Will my participation in The TechTables Collaboratory require constant engagement?

We created the Collaboratory for maximum flexibility to support you where you are at without becoming a burden. We know each month looks different. Online or offline- you decide the resources, discussions, and connections that are most relevant to you (but I'll be inside daily). : )

Is there support available if I have specific challenges I need guidance with?

Yes, our community is not just about sharing random successes but also offering support during real-time challenges. Each month we build in an optional opportunity to workshop ideas and challenges together.

How can I ensure that my participation in The TechTables Collaboratory remains confidential?

What happens in the TT Collab stays in the TT Collab! One of the driving “why’s” behind TechTables Collaboratory was our desire to create a space where experiences can be shared, and things can get real, all in a secure, growth-minded environment.The TechTables Collaboratory is a private group. Nothing from the TT Collab will be posted publicly, and only current members will have access to the monthly questionnaires, speaker insights, and resources through our portal.We want you to feel encouraged, balanced, and seen, and we believe the community space we have created at The TechTables Collaboratory will become a positive addition to your leadership and personal toolbox.

 What happens if I leave to go to the vendor side?

You will be missed, but your membership will end immediately since there are no vendors allowed.

What if my assistant, admin, or accounting pays?

No worries. Email joe@techtables.com and we'll setup your account.

Will my company or agency reimburse me?

Most companies and agencies have budgets for learning and development of their leaders, and will gladly want to invest in your success.