In this episode of Leaders in Tech with David Mansilla, we sit down with Jonathan Cook (JC), a pioneering technology leader with over 25 years of experience in cloud innovation, healthcare data platforms, and enterprise-scale system design.
From his early days as a “coding cowboy” to becoming a visionary CTO, Jonathan shares how he bridges the gap between technology and business value, builds strong cultures, and leads teams through the toughest challenges.
🚀 What you’ll learn in this episode:
- Why technology must always serve measurable business value
- How to scale from individual contributor to leader of leaders
- The power of culture in driving innovation
- Lessons from overcoming impossible deadlines and legacy systems
- Jonathan’s simple yet powerful leadership mantra: “Be useful. Do less harm. Rinse and repeat.”
Whether you’re a tech leader, entrepreneur, or aspiring innovator, Jonathan’s story will inspire you to lead with clarity, purpose, and resilience.
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