Speaker & Podcast Guest Kit

Interview Michal Juhas

Former CTO turned founder. I help teams replace busywork with AI workflows and build systems that scale.

Founder at Calyflow.ai and CareerCrackers • 150+ conversations with CTOs • Europe-based

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Prefer email? Reach me at [email protected]

Quick Snapshot

Built and shipped AI workflow systems for real businesses (not demo-land).

Former CTO; understands engineering, delivery, and business constraints.

Runs multiple ventures across AI automation and executive career strategy.

Interviewed 150+ CTOs and tech leaders; pattern recognition across industries.

Practical insights: what works, what breaks, and why.

Suggested Episode Topics

Pick one of these angles, or send your show theme and we'll tailor an outline.

AI Workflows & Automation

practical, non-hype

Episode Ideas

  • "AI Workflows That Work: From Chaos to Systems in 30 Days"
  • "The AI Ops Stack: What Every Small Team Needs in 2026"
  • "Automation Without Overengineering: The "Less Tech, More Outcome" Approach"
  • "Why Most AI Pilots Fail (and How to Build Ones That Stick)"

Talking Points

  • • How to identify automation opportunities with real ROI
  • • Why "busy teams, slow results" is a systems problem
  • • What to automate first (handoffs, follow-up, CRM hygiene, reporting)
  • • AI features versus AI operations

Busy Teams, Slow Results

systems & leadership

Episode Ideas

  • "More People Won't Fix It: The System Is Broken"
  • "The Hidden Bottlenecks Inside Fast-Growing Tech Teams"
  • "How Leaders Create Speed: Fewer Meetings, Better Handoffs, Clear Ownership"

Talking Points

  • • How to diagnose why output is flat despite more headcount
  • • Common failure modes: unclear ownership, broken handoffs, invisible work
  • • Simple operating cadences that increase execution velocity

Career & Executive Networking

CTO/CIO/VP level

Episode Ideas

  • "The Best Leadership Jobs Are Not Advertised: How Hiring Really Happens"
  • "How Executive Search Finds CTOs (and How to Become Findable)"
  • "The Candidate-Driven Job Search: Landing Roles Without Applying on Job Boards"

Talking Points

  • • How the hidden job market works for senior leaders
  • • Building visibility without becoming cringe
  • • Networking systems that create warm introductions

Building Products & Ventures with AI

builder energy

Episode Ideas

  • "From Consulting to Systems: Turning Services Into Repeatable Platforms"
  • "How to Build and Launch Micro-Products With AI Without a Big Team"
  • "The "Profit Machine" Blueprint: Idea → Build → Distribution → Learning Loops"

Talking Points

  • • How to test demand without overbuilding
  • • Designing offers that sell before the product is perfect
  • • Instrumentation: metrics, feedback loops, iteration

Suggested Interview Questions

1

What's the biggest misconception people have about "AI automation"?

2

Which AI workflows pay off most in small teams right now?

3

Why do teams get busier while results stay flat?

4

What are 3 automation projects that produce value in the first 2–4 weeks?

5

What does "AI operations" mean in practice?

6

How do you avoid building a fragile automation spaghetti monster?

7

How does executive recruiting work at the CTO level?

8

Why are the best CTO roles rarely posted publicly?

Bio

50-word intro (for hosts)

Michal Juhas is a former CTO and founder who helps companies replace busywork with AI workflows and scalable systems. He runs Calyflow.ai and CareerCrackers and has held 150+ conversations with CTOs and technology leaders. He shares practical, non-hype insights on automation, leadership bottlenecks, and building products.

150-word bio (for show notes)

Michal Juhas is a former CTO turned founder focused on AI workflows, operational automation, and scalable execution systems. Through Calyflow.ai, he helps teams automate high-friction operations, including handoffs, follow-up, CRM hygiene, reporting, and customer workflows, so the business moves faster with less overhead.

He also runs CareerCrackers, where he works with senior technology leaders (CTOs, CIOs and VPs) on positioning, visibility, and executive networking, often within hiring processes that never reach job boards. Michal has conducted 150+ conversations with CTOs and technology leaders, giving him a sharp pattern view of what makes teams scale and what quietly breaks them.

He brings a practical perspective: fewer buzzwords, more outcomes.

Booking Details

Note: The link below is for a short intro session (Step 1) so we can align on the topic and get to know each other. We will book the actual 60-minute recording session afterward.

Book a 15-minute intro call

How it works:

  1. Step 1: Book a short intro session to get to know each other and align on the topic.
  2. Step 2: You'll get a short confirmation email with prep questions.
  3. Step 3: We finalize the episode angle and book the actual 60-minute recording session.

Recording preferences:

  • Remote: Riverside / Zoom / SquadCast
  • Mic/camera: Professional setup
  • Timezone: Europe/Bratislava (CET/CEST)

Pre-Interview Prep

To help us tailor the episode, please share:

  • Your show link & audience
  • Favorite episode format (structured vs free-flow)
  • 1-2 topics you want to focus on

Michal can provide:

  • A 5-bullet episode outline within 24 hours
  • Suggested title options
  • Short teaser copy for promotion

Quick Links

Calyflow.aiCareerCrackersLinkedInPhotos (Drive)