TurnKey Labs

MARCH 6, 2023

The fact is, not every company needs a Chief Technology Officer. Knowing how to hire a CTO is one thing—knowing when to hire a CTO is another. But if you’re reading this, chances are you’ve put together a strong team and dynamic product, and have realized you’re missing an integral piece of the puzzle.

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Valerian Tech

DECEMBER 30, 2022

The role of a Fractional Chief Technology Officer (CTO) is to provide technical expertise and leadership to a company on a part-time or temporary basis. This can be a useful option for startups or small businesses that may not have the resources to hire a full-time CTO or may not need one on a permanent basis.

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Lenny Rachitsky

MARCH 3, 2024

While Zuckerberg guides Meta’s direction, the company fosters a culture where everyone is encouraged to ask questions, contribute ideas, and share opinions. Lenny may be an investor in the companies discussed. Leveraging leaders’ expertise is essential for problem-solving and may reveal new learning opportunities.

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Valerian Tech

JANUARY 5, 2023

It can be beneficial to hire a fractional CTO (Chief Technology Officer) in a variety of situations. When you don't have an in-house technology leader: If you don't have a CTO or a similar technology leader on your team, a fractional CTO can fill that role.

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Valerian Tech

DECEMBER 14, 2022

There are many benefits to hiring a fractional CTO, also known as a part-time or interim CTO. A fractional CTO can bring a wealth of knowledge and experience to your organization without the added expense of a full-time executive.

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bpma ProductHub

JULY 13, 2016

Being paired with my mentor Mark Haseltine, CTO at Edx, was a unique and valuable experience. As a CTO, I am asked to fulfill various needs depending on the particular circumstances of the company. In addition to a technology focus, I often need to be more involved in the business or product side. About Mark Haseltine.

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TechEmpower - Product Management

DECEMBER 11, 2023

Given this diversity, it's important to be selective in the development services company with whom you choose to partner. In the 25 years that TechEmpower has been in business, we’ve seen thousands of companies come and go. This article will primarily focus on locating and evaluating development companies, rather than design firms.

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Lenny Rachitsky

APRIL 4, 2024

Simplify security • LinkedIn Ads —Reach professionals and drive results for your business — Dharmesh Shah is the co-founder and CTO of HubSpot (currently valued at $30 billion) and one of the most fascinating founders I’ve ever met. Treat your company culture like a product, where your employees are the customers.

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Crafty CTO

FEBRUARY 7, 2023

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. What’s changing, rather, is the entity I’m delivering through – a new company called Crafty CTO.

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Mind the Product

NOVEMBER 5, 2018

Product managers often end up reporting to the CTO, and some will argue that this is a good thing. Why Shouldn’t a CTO be the Boss? So if they report to the CTO it creates the impression of bias against the business and user. So if they report to the CTO it creates the impression of bias against the business and user.

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Lenny Rachitsky

JANUARY 11, 2024

Simplify security | Ahrefs —Improve your website’s SEO for free — Sam Schillace is deputy CTO and corporate vice president at Microsoft. Prior to working at Microsoft, Sam started a company called Writely, which was acquired by Google and became the foundation of what today is Google Docs.

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Lenny Rachitsky

JANUARY 7, 2024

— Will Larson is Chief Technology Officer at Carta. Prior to joining Carta, he was the CTO at Calm and held engineering leadership roles at Stripe, Uber, and Digg. To develop your company values, make sure they are (1) honest, (2) applicable, and (3) reversible. Simplify security.

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ProductCraft

FEBRUARY 10, 2021

On this week’s episode of Product Love, I sat down with Cai GoGwilt, the CTO of Ironclad. Ironclad is digital contract management software that lets companies design and deploy any type or complexity contract on their own. In this episode, we talked a lot about core values and evangelizing the product.

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ProductBoard

DECEMBER 15, 2020

In a recent interview with the Czech magazine and news site E15, Daniel Hejl, our CTO and Co-Founder, discussed what makes Productboard a unique proposition – not only for companies wanting to build better products but also for engineers in the Czech Republic.

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PMLesson's Ace the PM Interview

JUNE 19, 2022

Typically, cloud architects are responsible for designing and building the cloud technologies of their firms. They are also expected to play a central role in developing and establishing a company's cloud computing strategy. As a result, different cloud architects could be tasked with various things, even at the same company.

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PMLesson's Ace the PM Interview

MARCH 21, 2022

Want to know what your next steps are as an engineer as you make your way to CTO? To make things even more confusing, junior or first-time developers may not understand the terms used at different companies to describe software engineers. To help, we’ve outlined how 12 top tech companies hire software engineers.

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TurnKey Labs

SEPTEMBER 20, 2023

In an era where technology knows no boundaries, the concept of building a remote tech team has taken center stage in the world of business. Remote work has not only become a viable option but often a necessity, allowing companies to tap into global talent pools and scale their operations like never before.

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The Review by First Round

DECEMBER 9, 2021

Today’s episode is with Adrian McDermott, CTO of Zendesk. Adrian started at the company back in 2010, when they were only 50 employees. Since then, he’s led product management and engineering teams as the company has gone public and scaled to over 5000 employees.

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Intercom, Inc.

JUNE 15, 2022

Darragh Curran , our Chief Technology Officer, emphasizes how promoting diversity has to be more than just a question of how we hire. The course aims to provide a holistic approach to software engineering skills, blending on-campus learning with hands-on practical experience while interning across a range of companies.

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First Round Review

FEBRUARY 8, 2022

Dharmesh Shah has spent the last 15 years as co-founder & CTO of HubSpot. He pinpoints the inflection points and key decisions that other founders face in the early days, from choosing a co-founder to crafting the culture, and shares unconventional advice.

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The Product Coalition

JUNE 5, 2022

About 12 years ago, I was an executive advisor on a project at a large telecommunications company. I was in a meeting with the CTO and his staff one day when he laid out his vision. I hope you find this helpful: Digital product development presents incredible opportunities for us to help our customers and our colleagues.

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Alchemer Mobile

MAY 19, 2022

Some companies (like those focused on manufacturing) faced issues across the year due to supply chain disruption, while others (like energy and security) were less volatile as the consumer marketplace leveled. . There shouldn’t be a limit to what types of transactions can be done on your phone,” Tom House, CTO at Noble.

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TechEmpower - Product Management

MARCH 4, 2024

The shift towards AI-driven ad technologies enables brands to set and achieve highly specific engagement KPIs, moving away from generic strategies to more personalized, data-driven approaches that resonate with their target audience. cto , infotech , innovation , product , project , saas

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Mixpanel

OCTOBER 27, 2021

Yariv Azatchi is the chief technology officer at Promo and is the man connecting between the products and data in the company. Tell me about the company. Our company enables businesses of all sizes to promote their vision without limits through video content. When was it founded? When was it founded?

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TechEmpower - Product Management

JULY 24, 2023

Still, if you’re a business leader and your developers haven’t asked you these questions, look for a Fractional CTO to help navigate the critical early stage of development. What are some sites or companies in the same space? Do you have a custom algorithm or other technology? Is anyone working with you on this?

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Lenny Rachitsky

NOVEMBER 26, 2023

Tom was previously the VP of Product at Snap and the chief technology officer of Pandora. He also held leadership positions at notable tech flops Pets.com and Quibi, giving him a unique perspective not only on what it takes to build a successful company but also on lessons from failure.

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TechEmpower - Product Management

JULY 31, 2023

These two questions/answers can help define the early proof points for your company. cto , infotech , innovation , product , project , saas Customer Lifetime Value (CLV) How much money will your business generate from each converted customer? Please write us at blog@techempower.com !

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Product Innovation Educators

MAY 22, 2023

How product mangers can improve collaboration in cross-functional teams Today we are talking with Maziar Adl, the co-founder and CTO of Gocious, an organization that creates product roadmap management software. I was the CTO in a part of the organization called consumer services. 10:31] What was your experience at Experian?

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Product Management University

DECEMBER 2, 2022

Some might say that department personas are more critical than user personas because they cover all users within a department plus they are focused on department goals that are directly connected to the strategic priorities of the company as a whole. Though not necessarily a bad thing, it fails to represent the overarching company strategy.

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Roy Madden

FEBRUARY 16, 2023

Market Intelligence Keep up with CEO, CTO, CIO, CISO, CFO, and board member changes across millions of sources Are you afraid of missing out on crucial leadership changes? It can be used to track leadership changes related to specific companies and industries. Feedly AI is here to help.

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The Basics of Product Management

JUNE 14, 2020

Unsurprisingly, there is no standard definition across industries or companies for the career growth of Product Managers. Not every company has the position of a Chief Product Officer (CPO). In some companies, product management roles up to the CTO (Chief Technology Officer).

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Mind the Product

OCTOBER 21, 2019

This refers to the fear many large established companies are feeling as more and more new players and startups enter the markets to disrupt them. The role of the Chief Product Officer is different to that of a Chief Technology Officer or Chief Marketing Officer. Becoming a CPO.

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Izenda

AUGUST 11, 2020

Not only do you need company resources to make things happen, but you also need advocates at all levels of the company before the project can even make it off the ground. CTO (Chief Technology Officer). But, in fact, the opposite is true. Stakeholders are your partners. No PM is an island. IT Administrators.

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Intercom, Inc.

FEBRUARY 28, 2018

He helped bring the company public and later through its acquisition for $3.5B. We have attracted some of the best talent in the world here, which in turn created a unique engineering culture full of heart and hustle, probably best summarized by Darragh’s Shipping is your company’s heartbeat article. Interested?

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Lenny Rachitsky

MARCH 7, 2024

Understanding local users’ behaviors and tastes and catering to their needs is crucial to the company’s success. Lenny may be an investor in the companies discussed. Ray describes TikTok’s thinking as “How can I run the second half of my marathon faster than the first?

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TurnKey Labs

JUNE 6, 2023

Ah, the age-old question: How do you hire a great backend developer when you’re running a startup or company? As a CEO/CTO/COO, you know that hiring the right team member is paramount to your company’s success.

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