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Startup CTO or Developer

TechEmpower - Product Management

But be careful, and mind the gap – the Founder-Developer Gap, that is! Hiring a hands-on lead developer might seem like the right move for an early stage startup. It’s understandable - a hands-on developer can produce a product. Founder-Developer Gap How big is your startup’s Founder-Developer Gap?

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Squads Done Right: Mastering Modern Team Dynamics

The Product Coalition

When I introduced the notion of cross-functional, empowered product teams, the CEO said it was exactly what they needed and immediately created a task force with three VPs to lead the change: the VP of Product, the VP of Engineering, and the VP of HR. Put the engineering structure aside for now.

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Your Audience’s Real Roadmap Questions

Mironov Consulting

Hint: this is how engineers would approach prioritization and roadmapping in an unemotional world of perfect information and fully aligned organizational goals. I strongly advocate a “portfolio pie” model of prioritization, to avoid putting all of our development eggs into the feature basket. More here.)

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Remote Work: Ways to Think About “Fair” Compensation and Benefits

Johanna Rothman

Before the pandemic, Jenny, the VP of Engineering, insisted that the engineering staff needed to work in the Boston area. Jenny has experienced what many of you have, too: Collaborative teams with diverse experiences can develop products customers want to buy. My various consulting offerings. Johanna's Fiction.

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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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How to Find a Great Software Engineer Recruiter

PMLesson's Ace the PM Interview

Connecting with the right software engineering recruiter to help you land your next job is invaluable. It's common practice for companies to use recruiters (either contractors or in-house) to help them keep up with industry trends and find qualified software developers. Many can be downright unhelpful or annoying to work with.

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What is the Role of a Technical Program Manager?

PMLesson's Ace the PM Interview

P - Program: The position is centered on developing and executing technical business programs. For example, imagine that a CTO is looking to develop and bring to market a software product. Their technical knowledge will be indispensable when it comes to developing and executing their programs.