CTO Insights Miami | Julie Russell, CEO of Diamond Edge IT

Welcome to CTO Insights, the networking event that is shaping the tech community in Miami! We are dedicated to building a vibrant and strong tech community right in the heart of this dynamic city.

CTO Insights is a monthly gathering specifically tailored for key tech leaders, including CTOs, VPs of Engineering, Heads of Engineering, Directors of Engineering, and other prominent tech leaders. This event provides an exclusive platform for:

• Networking opportunities: Forge meaningful connections with fellow CTOs and tech leaders, exchange innovative ideas, and explore potential partnerships that could revolutionize your business.

• Exclusive insights: Gain valuable perspectives and knowledge from high-profile speakers who are at the forefront of the tech industry. Learn from their experiences, successes, and challenges, and get insights that could inspire your path to success.

• Collaborative idea exchange: Engage in meaningful discussions and idea-sharing sessions with like-minded individuals. At CTO Insights, we foster collaboration and creativity, allowing you to explore new strategies and solutions for current tech challenges.

Special Guest: Julie Russell | Tech Leader and Innovator
Julie Russell has spent over 20 years figuring out how to navigate the challenges of tech leadership, product launches, and timing. She’s been in the thick of it, launching Smart Code right when AI hype took over, and she knows what it takes to pivot, adapt, and keep moving forward in a competitive market.

Julie’s all about aligning tech with business goals and finding the right message to cut through the noise. She’s learned the hard way how timing can make or break success—and now she’s here to share those lessons with you.

If you’re a tech leader, founder, or someone just trying to stay ahead in a fast-paced industry, you’re going to want to hear what Julie has to say.

This edition's talk: Timing is Everything: API Innovation, AI Disruption, and the CTO’s Dilemma

Julie Russell will share her journey of launching Smart Code during peak AI hype and the challenges that came with it. From struggling to fundraise and grab attention to rethinking their messaging to focus on regulated industries, Julie’s talk dives into the tough decisions her team had to make. She’ll also reflect on whether launching earlier when the market wasn’t as flooded, would’ve made a difference—or if timing truly is everything.

This talk is packed with real-world lessons for anyone in tech leadership, especially if you’re trying to figure out how to make the right move in a fast-moving market. Julie’s insights will help you think differently about timing, strategy, and adapting to change.

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