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 michal@michaljuhas.com

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 Actually 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 usually a systems problem
  • • What to automate first (handoffs, follow-up, CRM hygiene, reporting)
  • • The difference between AI features and 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

Where do you see the highest-leverage AI workflows 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 actually 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—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/VPs) on positioning, visibility, and executive networking—often within hiring processes that never hit 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 15-MIN 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)