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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. A CTO can help you find the right answers. Instead, they should consider a Fractional CTO who can help close the gap.

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To Ensure Project Success, Follow your Intuition and Ask for Clarity

The Product Coalition

I hope you find this helpful: Digital product development presents incredible opportunities for us to help our customers and our colleagues. I was in a meeting with the CTO and his staff one day when he laid out his vision. Part of his vision was “being agile”. if the vision, goals, objectives, etc.

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What Your Executives Want to See When You’re Presenting Your Roadmap

ProductPlan

As a product manager who now sits on the other side of the table as an executive, I’ve had lots of experience both presenting executive-facing roadmaps and receiving those presentations. I understand how much thought (and possibly anxiety) goes into these roadmap presentations. How to Present Your Executive Roadmap.

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Product Management Skills: Influence Without Authority

The Product Coalition

You could be a lone PM in a tiny startup with no Product Management team, meaning that you only report to the CEO, or maybe a CTO. From prioritization to vision, you need everyone on board and moving in the same direction. Be a keeper of the vision. Product Managers like to joke that ‘ with great responsibility, comes no power.’

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11 Key SaaS Roles and Responsibilities in 2023

Userpilot

The different roles in SaaS companies: Chief Executive Officer : As the highest-ranking executive, this person ensures the company runs smoothly and employees are happy and engaged. Chief Operating Officer: Responsible for overseeing day-to-day operations, providing strategic advice, and managing the company’s operations.

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Pulse for Product 2021: Meet the Drivers on the Road to Product Led Growth

Gainsight

Whether live on stage or presenting remotely, our speakers will bring the energy to keep your road trip stoked and exciting across two days. . Ken Rudin, SVP at ThoughtSpot , will be joining us during a keynote presentation, sharing his insights about product-led product evolution and innovative analytics. Product Leading Speakers.

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Oh the Drama! What Product Managers can Learn From Actors

Mind the Product

Sailesh Panchal, CTO at digital payments firm Orwell Group, is an unusual soul. He’s earned the gravitas he emanates from decades in software architecture and technology leadership. They’ve used the theatre-based training to boost their presentation skills, influence and creativity. Business is as unpredictable as life itself.