E39 - Climbing to the Top in Tech with Emily Gupton

What does it take to become a CTO without a traditional tech background? If you’re navigating a new role and questioning whether you have the “right” credentials or background to rise in tech leadership then this episode is for you. Emily Gupton’s journey proves that you don’t need to have a straight path to climb at the very top. About Emily Emily Gupton is Chief Technology Officer at SKG in Austin, Texas, where she is responsible for managing the company’s hardware, software, cybersecurity, AI implementation and more. Prior to working at SKG, Emily was Chief Operations Officer at a sister company, where she helped build and launch a SaaS platform called FOLIO. Emily is heavily involved in the tech community in Austin where she serves on the board as president elect of Austin Women in Technology and events co-chair for the Austin AI Alliance. What this episode covers: How to succeed in tech without a technical background Breaking into leadership roles as a woman in tech The mindset shifts that helped Emily grow her influence Navigating imposter syndrome and owning your value Lessons from three major career transitions Timestamps: 00:00 Connect with Emily Gupton: LinkedIn:   / emily-gupton   About the host: Lucia Csoma is a certified coach who helps professionals thrive in the first 90 days of a new role. She works with tech leaders to find clarity, build momentum, and create success on their terms. Connect with Lucia: Website: https://www.luciacsoma.com LinkedIn:   / luciacsoma