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The Public Sector Show by TechTables

Joe Toste

Booking Overview

This public-sector technology leadership interview show features external guests who are government CIOs and CTOs, public-sector technology executives, and senior leaders from technology and professional organizations. Credible pitches include experienced public-sector IT leaders, government-focused technology executives, and experts in AI governance, budgeting, modernization, and organizational leadership; booking difficulty is medium because the show regularly features senior decision-makers but also records multi-guest conference conversations.

Metrics

Episodes: 158

Frequency: Irregular

Rating: 5.0/5.0

Estimated listeners: 100 - 1,000

Gender skew: Male

Listener location: USA

YouTube: 188 subscribers

Contact Information

Publicly listed emails

joe@techtables.com

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Host

Joe Toste - Joe Toste hosts conversations focused on helping public-sector CIOs and their teams become better leaders through practical insights, relationships, and peer experiences.

Booking Intelligence

Booking Requirements

medium
Typical Credentials:  
Current or former public-sector CIOs, CTOs, and senior government technology leaders, along with executives and strategists from organizations serving state and local government technology teams.
Required Achievements:  
Leadership of technology operations for a city, county, state, or court system, Senior executive responsibility for public-sector technology strategy, modernization, AI, or budgeting, Established expertise advising or delivering technology solutions to government organizations, Leadership of public-sector professional organizations, conferences, or learning initiatives

Recent Guest Discussions

Zach Duguid - AI Agent Testing, Knowledge-base Quality, Municipal AI Infrastructure, And Responsible Deployment

Jeff Scheetz - AI Pilots, Municipal Technology Infrastructure, Cybersecurity, Knowledge Management, And Scaling Technology Across Departments

Chris Stewart - Local-government Budget Cuts, Technology Investment, Vendor Partnerships, And Public-sector Leadership

Mary Wynne - Public-sector Technology Organizations, Professional Development, Partnerships, And Leadership During Budget Constraints

Scott Conn - Local-government IT Budgets, Regional CIO Collaboration, Vendor Relationships, Professional Development, And Leadership

Recent Topics

Public Sector, Government Technology, It Leadership, Artificial Intelligence, Digital Transformation

Episodes

Here's the recent few episodes on
The Public Sector Show by TechTables
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John O'Brien (CEO of EDUCAUSE) on AI slop, the future of the CIO, and skipping the messy middle

October 05, 2026

Recorded on-site at EDUCAUSE 2026 in Denver, inside the Info-Tech Research Group booth, this episode brings together John O'Brien (President & CEO, EDUCAUSE) and Mark Roman (Managing Partner, Education, Info-Tech Research Group).John has led EDUCAUSE since 2015, and Mark was a CIO for a long time before working with colleges and universities around the world. John and Mark dig into where people still matter when the answers come from machines.John raises a question that could reshape high...

#244: Orange County, NC — The AI Idea That Built a Tax Calculator in 1 Day

September 28, 2026

In this episode, Rob Reynolds (CIO, Orange County, North Carolina) talks about coming from a big Navy family. His dad served in Underwater Demolition Teams (UDTs), the unit Rob calls the first Navy SEALs, and in the '60s his team was first out to the space capsules to get the astronauts out. Rob followed his dad into the Navy, then spent about 30 years in IT, including 2 turns as a CISO.Rob shares what happens when you give people the tools, from the AI sandbox behind a staffer's tax calculat...

#243: CalSTRS & California DMV - Your Risk Is My Risk

September 24, 2026

Recorded on-site at CalSTRS in West Sacramento, this episode brings together Ashish Jain (Chief Technology Officer, CalSTRS), Prashant Mittal (Chief Information Officer, California Department of Motor Vehicles), and Hillory Courtney (Managing Partner, Info-Tech Research Group). Ashish and Prashant go back to 1999. Prashant once reported to Ashish, and Ashish attended Prashant's wedding in India, although Prashant jokingly questions if that really happened.Together with Hillory, the three shar...

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Frequently asked questions

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The Public Sector Show by TechTables
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How do I get in touch with The Public Sector Show by TechTables?

The Public Sector Show by TechTables is hosted by Joe Toste. Its publicly listed email is joe@techtables.com. For guest bookings, the host or producer is usually the best person to reach. Podseeker helps you find direct host and producer contacts and pitch from your own inbox.

What is the email for The Public Sector Show by TechTables?

The publicly listed email for The Public Sector Show by TechTables: joe@techtables.com.

How many listeners does The Public Sector Show by TechTables have?

Podseeker estimates The Public Sector Show by TechTables reaches 100 to 1,000 listeners per episode. Only the publisher has exact numbers.

Who is an ideal guest for The Public Sector Show by TechTables?

The Public Sector Show by TechTables typically books industry leaders. Typical guest background: Current or former public-sector CIOs, CTOs, and senior government technology leaders, along with executives and strategists from organizations serving state and local government technology teams. Common among recent guests: Leadership of technology operations for a city, county, state, or court system; Senior executive responsibility for public-sector technology strategy, modernization, AI, or budgeting; Established expertise advising or delivering technology solutions to government organizations. Recent guests include Zach Duguid, Jeff Scheetz, and Chris Stewart.

How hard is it to get booked on The Public Sector Show by TechTables?

Medium. Guests usually need solid credentials in the topic and an idea that fits the show.

What topics does The Public Sector Show by TechTables cover?

Recent episodes cover Public Sector, Government Technology, It Leadership, Artificial Intelligence, and Digital Transformation. Pitch an idea tied to one of these topics and mention a recent episode.

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