About CTO Academy
Why CTO Academy Exists
Technology is moving faster than organisational capability. CTO Academy develops exceptional technology leaders and helps organisations build the technology, digital and AI capability needed to succeed.
We work with ambitious technology leaders seeking stronger strategic and commercial confidence, and with organisations building more capable leadership teams, stronger succession pipelines and greater confidence leading technology- and AI-enabled change.
Our journey
Our Story – From Frustration to Foundation
Our Journey Began with a Simple Question:
Why are so many brilliant technologists held back from leadership?
Like many startups, CTO Academy was born from real-world frustration. Co-founders Jason Noble and Andrew Weaver had experienced firsthand how difficult it was for technology leaders to step confidently into commercial, board-level conversations.
So in 2019, they built CTO Academy — a global learning and leadership platform designed to close that gap. Their goal was clear: to help ambitious tech professionals move beyond the code, master business strategy, and lead with influence.
Today, CTO Academy supports tech leaders in over 100 countries — helping them master business strategy, influence at board level, and lead with confidence.
Our purpose
Our Purpose – What Drives Us
To make technology leadership human.
We believe great leadership isn’t about technical mastery alone — it’s about vision, empathy, and commercial understanding.
CTO Academy exists to help technology leaders who:
- Build teams that thrive on trust and innovation
- Align technology strategy with business growth
- Drive transformation across complex global organizations
What Sets Us Apart
CTO Academy offers a unique approach to leadership development for technology professionals.
Built by Technology Leaders, for Technology Leaders
Our programs are designed and delivered by experienced CTOs and industry experts who understand your journey from technical execution to strategic leadership.
Learning Grounded in Commercial Reality
We don’t just teach theory — we help you apply leadership, communication, and strategy directly to your current challenges.
Proven Global Impact
Trusted by leaders in 100+ countries with over 1,000 members and 120+ five-star Trustpilot reviews, our learning ecosystem has measurable business impact.
Meet the Leaders Behind CTO Academy
Meet the Founders
Andrew Weaver
CEO
With 25+ years of executive-level commercial experience in SME and early-stage companies across multiple sectors, Andrew is an expert in what it takes to be a successful leader.
With expertise in strategy, sales, funding and finance, mergers and acquisitions, and mindset, there’s no topic Andrew hasn’t touched — he even hosts our podcast.
“Leadership isn’t about control — it’s about clarity, compassion, and courage.”View LinkedIn profile
Jason Noble
CTO
Jason is a tech entrepreneur with extensive board-level experience. From being a director of software businesses and managing large, complex enterprise projects, he understands the challenges CTOs face on a macro and micro level.
From driving innovation, strategic and operational planning, training, technical sales to software agile project management, Jason is an expert in everything senior tech leaders need to succeed.
“Technology leadership today means inspiring progress, not just managing projects.”View LinkedIn profile
Our Journey – Milestones of Growth
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Where it all began
CTO Academy launches Foundation Course
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MBA Launch
Hello to the first cohort of The Digital MBA for Technology Leaders
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Certified
The Digital MBA becomes a certified professional development course
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Membership Platform
Dynamic leadership resources and live sessions
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Targeting High Potentials
The Foundation Course becomes the Future Leaders Course
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More Certification
The Future Leaders Course is certified
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Award Nomination
The Digital MBA is nominated for an Online Distance Learning Award
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Market Validation
Our 100th five-star review and counting
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Launch Leadership Assessment Tool
A unique tool that benchmarks and measures participants’ progress
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Future Leaders Course Overhauled
The course is re-released to absorb market changes and dynamics
Our Impact
From startups to global enterprises, CTO Academy has helped leaders align technology, strategy, and people. Our mission is to develop technology leaders who make an impact — in their teams, their organizations, and their industries.
- 100+
- Countries
- 4.9/5
- Trustpilot Rating
- 2,500+
- Participants
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