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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. Getting something to market and getting funding override any other concerns. A CTO can help you find the right answers. It might be.

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Fractional CTO Services Explained

Valerian Tech

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

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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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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. Market conditions: The cryptocurrency market is highly volatile, and projects can be affected by fluctuations in demand and market sentiment.

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53 Questions Developers Should Ask Innovators

TechEmpower - Product Management

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. How will you be taking this to market? Often this ties to marketing support. How can we leverage AI to get our product to market faster?

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The Benefits of DevOps for Legacy Businesses in the Digital Age

Valerian Tech

In this article, we'll explore the benefits of DevOps for legacy businesses and how a Fractional CTO can help overcome the challenges of DevOps adoption. How can a Fractional CTO help legacy businesses implement DevOps practices? Finally, a Fractional CTO can help legacy businesses develop a roadmap for DevOps adoption.

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The essence of product management | Christian Idiodi (SVPG)

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Finding reference customers is the fastest path to achieving product-market fit. Find 6 to 8 B2B customers, or 15 to 25 B2C customers, and make something they are willing to recommend to other people. For inquiries about sponsoring the podcast, email podcast@lennyrachitsky.com. Lenny may be an investor in the companies discussed.