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Startup CTO or Developer

TechEmpower - Product Management

What does it mean to be a CTO for a startup? Should a startup CTO spend their time programming? Exploring new technologies? The role of a CTO varies as the company matures. But hiring a lead developer, or even a VP of Engineering, can create a gap between the founders and the developers. What does the role demand?

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Interview: A Chat with BPMA Mentor and Edx CTO, Mark Haseltine

bpma ProductHub

Being paired with my mentor Mark Haseltine, CTO at Edx, was a unique and valuable experience. I’ve been fortunate to have several key mentors in my career. As a CTO, I am asked to fulfill various needs depending on the particular circumstances of the company. How did you get involved with the BPMA? About Mark Haseltine.

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Introducing Crafty CTO

Crafty CTO

I’ve learned so much … most importantly, I think, that I love being a fractional CTO, a role that allows me to make use of everything I’ve learned and experienced over a long technology-focused career. And that is precisely the gap that a strong fractional CTO can fill.

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Guide to the Software Engineer Career Path

PMLesson's Ace the PM Interview

Trying to better understand the software engineer career path? Want to know what your next steps are as an engineer as you make your way to CTO? An engineering career can go in many different directions depending on your technical skill set and what you want out of a job. We've got your covered.

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Common Pitfalls in Crypto Projects

Valerian Tech

A typical cryptocurrency project will have a team of developers, economists, investors, and advisors who work together to bring the project to fruition. How can CTO’s help ensure the Success of a Cryptocurrency Project? This will help ensure that the project remains competitive and relevant.

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Transitioning from Software Engineer to Engineering Manager

PMLesson's Ace the PM Interview

Becoming an engineering manager is the first step into the big world of management for many software engineers. Engineering managers are tech experts and great leaders. That is why we wrote this article to give you an overview of the transition from software engineer to engineering manager. So let's get to it!

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Blog/Website Relaunch: Under the Hood of craftycto.com

Crafty CTO

Yes, I needed to replatform my blog, but I also needed a web presence for my new fractional CTOing entity. In the end, I found a name that I think works well for both (ask me again in 5 years): Crafty CTO / craftycto.com for the entity, with the blog living at CraftyCTO.com/blog.