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  • PR: CTO Academy Celebrates 50th Digital MBA Cohort

    PR: CTO Academy Celebrates 50th Digital MBA Cohort

    London, UK – March 30, 2026 – CTO Academy is celebrating a special milestone on April 7 as it launches the 50th cohort of their globally recognized leadership program, The Digital MBA for Technology Leaders. It is a milestone achievement that reflects not just the organization’s growing stature but also celebrates a global community united by a shared mission: building better leaders for the technology industry.

    Since launching in January 2022, the Digital MBA has attracted >1,000 technology leaders from 85 countries, creating a vibrant international network of graduates who’ve helped redefine what great tech leadership looks like.

    With near‑perfect reviews, it competes directly with the more traditional and rather more expensive CTO programs at institutions like Wharton, Berkeley, MIT, and Cambridge.

    At its core, the Digital MBA helps technologists step beyond their technical expertise to master the strategic, commercial, and human dimensions of leadership. The program blends MBA‑level learning with the realities of leading teams, managing change, and influencing at the board level — all delivered in a flexible, cohort‑based format that fits busy senior professionals.

    Reflecting on the milestone, Andrew Weaver, CEO and Co‑Founder of CTO Academy, said:

    “When we launched in 2022, we wanted something accessible, practical, and community-led — a program that could meet tech leaders where they are and help them reach where they wanted to go. To now see 50 cohorts, many hundreds of graduates, and the community that’s grown around them is both humbling and deeply rewarding.”

    The results speak for themselves.

    Alumni consistently describe the experience as “transformative — it changed how I lead, not just what I know,” while others call it “hands‑on, inspiring, and truly relevant to modern tech leadership.” One recent graduate summed it up simply: “The best investment I’ve made in my professional growth.”

    What sets the Digital MBA apart isn’t only the content but the spirit and sense of support that CTO Academy and its network have created so that it’s also a dynamic ecosystem of mentors, collaborators, and friends with many graduates getting directly involved — recording new lectures, hosting live sessions, and launching initiatives often seeded during the course itself.

    “Our participants tell us the real magic happens in the conversations — the moments of reflection, challenge, and support that happen between peers who truly understand the journey,” added Weaver. “That spirit of connection has carried us through 50 cohorts and will continue to shape the next 50 and the wider connections we’re making as we broaden CTO Academy into new markets and new challenges.”

    As CTO Academy looks ahead, new programs, live events, and corporate learning partnerships are on the horizon, helping technology and non-technology leaders alike to sharpen their leadership skills for the challenges ahead. 

    For more information, visit 

    cto.academy/the-digital-mba-for-technology-leaders

     or explore reviews at 

    trustpilot.com/review/cto.academy

  • CTO Academy Secures New Round of Funding to Accelerate Global Expansion

    CTO Academy Secures New Round of Funding to Accelerate Global Expansion

    London, UK – April 8, 2025 – CTO Academy, a globally recognized provider of leadership training for technology leaders, announced the successful completion of its latest funding round with support from Jenson Ventures.

    This investment marks a significant milestone in CTO Academy’s journey as the company scales to the next level and solidifies its position as one of the leading brands in technology leadership training worldwide.

    Since its launch in 2019, CTO Academy has worked with tech leaders in over 100 countries, delivering cutting-edge leadership training programs tailored to the unique challenges faced by technology executives.

    Its flagship course, The Digital MBA for Technology Leaders, often described as “a game changer for technology leaders,” helps professionals bridge the gap between technical expertise and executive leadership.

    Andrew Weaver, CEO of CTO Academy, expressed his gratitude for the continued partnership with Jenson Solutions: “Jenson has supported CTO Academy from the day we opened our virtual doors, and so we’re delighted to confirm the news of this latest investment that will help to support our ambitious growth plans. Thanks to Jeffrey and the team for all the work they do with early-stage and fast-growth companies—it’s so important and much appreciated.”

    Jeffrey Faustin, CIO of Jenson Ventures commented, “We’re proud to continue backing CTO Academy as they enter this exciting phase of growth. From day one, Andrew and the team have shown a clear vision and deep understanding of the evolving demands of technology leaders. Their ability to scale globally while maintaining quality and impact is impressive, and we’re confident this latest round of funding will help accelerate their mission to shape the next generation of tech executives.”

    With additional funding in place, CTO Academy is now poised to expand its global footprint and continue empowering technology leaders around the world with the skills they need to thrive in executive roles.

    About CTO Academy

    CTO Academy is a global leadership development platform designed specifically for technology leaders. With a mission to close the gap between technical expertise and strategic leadership, CTO Academy provides online courses, mentoring, and coaching for CTOs, senior engineers, and aspiring tech leaders.

    The platform offers a structured curriculum and access to seasoned CTO mentors, helping members build the commercial, operational, and leadership skills required to thrive in senior technology roles. Trusted by professionals in over 100 countries, CTO Academy is redefining how tech leaders grow, lead, and deliver impact in their organizations.

    About Jenson Ventures

    Jenson Ventures is a UK-based investment firm dedicated to supporting early-stage, high-growth companies across various sectors. Established with a mission to bridge the funding gap for start-ups post-seed and pre-Series A, Jenson Ventures offers a combination of strategic capital and hands-on support.

    Leveraging extensive experience in entrepreneurship, finance, and venture capital, the firm has backed over 100 companies through its SEIS and EIS funds. Jenson Ventures is committed to fostering innovation, empowering ambitious founders, and driving sustainable growth in the dynamic start-up ecosystem.

  • Press Release: CTO Academy Launches Masterclass Series for Technology and Business Leaders

    Press Release: CTO Academy Launches Masterclass Series for Technology and Business Leaders

    [London, January 2025] – CTO Academy, a global leader in executive leadership training for senior technology professionals, is excited to announce the launch of its Masterclass Series—an exclusive set of deep-dive sessions designed to explore cutting-edge topics at the intersection of technology and business strategy.

    Since its launch in 2019, CTO Academy has empowered thousands of technology leaders across 101 countries to help them elevate their leadership and soft skills through its flagship program, The Digital MBA for Technology Leaders. This comprehensive executive leadership course competes directly with esteemed CTO programs at the likes of Wharton, Berkeley, MIT, and Cambridge Judge.

    The company also offers the Future Leaders Course, targeting aspiring managers, and the CTO Academy Membership, featuring weekly live sessions alongside a global community of 1,000+ senior technology leaders.

    The new Masterclass Series builds on CTO Academy’s reputation for delivering actionable insights. These half-day sessions led by subject-matter experts will provide a high-impact exploration of critical topics for modern leaders—not just the CTO but of relevance to CEOs and other C-suite executives.

    The first two Masterclasses include:

    “These Masterclasses are designed for leaders who want to stay ahead of the curve on critical technology and business trends,” says Andrew Weaver, CEO at CTO Academy. “They’re an essential resource for CTOs and CEOs who want actionable strategies for driving innovation and growth.”

    For more information and to secure your place, visit the CTO Academy Masterclass Series. 

    ABOUT CTO ACADEMY

    CTO Academy empowers existing and aspiring technology leaders with the skills and knowledge needed to navigate the complexities of leadership roles. Our executive education programs and global community of senior technology leaders, are built upon a learning ecosystem around the personal and professional growth of ambitious technologists.

    Find out more at CTO Academy

  • “The Digital MBA for Technology Leaders” Receives Professional Development Certification

    “The Digital MBA for Technology Leaders” Receives Professional Development Certification

    The Digital MBA for Technology Leaders is an executive leadership course delivered by CTO Academy for technology leaders around the world.

    We are pleased to announce that the course has now been formally recognized and certified by the Continuing Professional Development Certification Service (CPDUK) as “conforming to continuing professional development principles”, recognizing both the high standard of professional training and exceptional value being delivered by this course to technology leaders seeking to advance their careers.

    This course is a comprehensive program designed to provide technology leaders with the critical business skills and knowledge needed to thrive in today’s digital economy. It covers a range of topics, including leadership, team building, strategic planning, personal development, information management, digital trends and many more all tailored specifically to the needs of technical leaders.

    Since the course was launched in January 2022 hundreds of tech leaders have signed up with >4,000 lecture ratings subsequently posted at an average of 4.8*

    “We are thrilled to receive this certification from the CPDUK,” said Andrew Weaver, CEO of CTO Academy. “Our mission is to deliver practical and accessible insight to ambitious technologists wanting to bridge any skills gaps they have between the technology and the business. This recognition is testament to the quality of our program and the impact it’s having on the careers of our global participants“.

    CPDUK certification is widely recognized as a mark of excellence in the field of professional development. It assures learners that the course they are taking meets rigorous standards for quality and relevance, and that they will receive recognized credits for their participation.

    The Digital MBA for Technology Leaders is available online and is a blended learning experience that combines high impact micro lectures with live debate sessions and a global community of peers.

    At the conclusion of this course participants receive a certificate of completion with CPDUK accreditation that can be used to earn continuing professional development (CPD) credits.

    “We know from the personal feedback received, the reviews being posted and our growing number of graduates that this course is a game-changer for the professional development of technical professionals and the impact it’s having for the individuals taking the course, and the organisations they work for” added Jason Noble, CTO of CTO Academy. “Certification from CPDUK just reinforces the benefits of joining CTO Academy with our commitment to providing high quality, high impact and practical leadership support for participants to achieve their goals.“

    Find out more by visiting The Digital MBA for Technology Leaders and check out the reviews being added by recent graduates.

    CTO Academy is so much more ….

    CTO Academy is a leading provider of professional development and leadership courses for technical professionals.

    We help technologists to bridge any skills gap between the technology and the business but also to provide them with the support, insight and best practice as they negotiate ever changing demands on their role.

    Because our wider mission is to provide a professional growth ecosystem that helps them achieve the career impact they want, and the strategic competitive advantage their organisations need.

    Contact:
    Andrew Weaver
    [email protected]

  • CTO Academy Launches Scholarship Programme in Partnership with Women Who Code

    CTO Academy Launches Scholarship Programme in Partnership with Women Who Code

    September 2022

    CTO Academy is on a mission to empower global technology leaders by helping them combine their technical capabilities with high impact leadership skills.

    Embedded within this mission is a commitment to support greater diversity and balance within senior technology leadership teams.

    Women Who Code is an international nonprofit dedicated to inspiring women to excel in technology careers. WWCode is building a world where diverse women and historically excluded people thrive at every level.

    So it was a natural fit for collaboration that saw the recent launch of the CTO Academy Scholarship Program with a limited number of places each year being made available on CTO Academy’s executive leadership course The Digital MBA for Technology Leaders to WWCode members identified as having the potential to make a real impact in senior leadership roles.

    The program was formally launched in June 2022 with the award of two scholarships to Bianca Glasner, Head of Engineering at Findologic in Austria and Tina Hang, Senior Software Engineer at Parent Square in California.

    Bianca commented:

    “I was looking for a course to further improve my Leadership skills and position myself as a Technology Leader. When I saw the collaboration between WWCode and CTO Academy I was excited to apply as I saw the Digital MBA curriculum was definitely a good fit for me.

    I am really enjoying the course and see real benefits to learn more about Leadership, developing a product and making the right technology decisions.

    I know I’m going to get a lot out of the course not only for me but also for my team”

    Alaina Percival, CEO and Co-Founder of Women Who Code said:
    “Providing paths to technical education for diverse women is one of the core ways that Women Who Code works towards our mission to empower diverse women in technology careers. We’re proud to be partnering with CTO Academy to provide these valuable scholarship opportunities to our members.”

    Andrew Weaver, CEO at CTO Academy further added:
    “CTO Academy is focused making technology leadership training both accessible and practical so we’re excited to be working with Women Who Code and helping talented tech leaders like Bianca and Tina accelerate their career and the impact they can make within for their organisations”

    You can find out more about CTO Academy and our leadership courses here.

    For more about Women Who Code and their mission visit here

  • CTO Academy Close Seed Funding Round

    CTO Academy Close Seed Funding Round

    We are delighted to announce that CTO Academy have just closed a seed funding round.

    What does this mean?  Well, it’s all guns blazing as we roll out an exciting and expansive range of products, courses and support to our growing global tribe of developers, scrum masters, team leaders, CTOs and CIOs.

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