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Startup CTO or Developer

TechEmpower - Product Management

But hiring a lead developer, or even a VP of Engineering, can create a gap between the founders and the developers. Closing the Gap: Hiring A Fractional Startup CTO We’re not suggesting that early-stage startups should hire a full-time CTO. Instead, they should consider a Fractional CTO who can help close the gap.

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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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Hacking The Hiring Process – Alex Yang & Max Bevan on The Product Experience

Mind the Product

What they came up with is a dramatic improvement that has changed the experience for hiring managers, teams and candidates – and they have the metrics to show for it. Maximillian Bevan (Director of Product) and Alex Yang (VP of Engineering) joined us to talk about how and why they’ve made these changes.

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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. Nevertheless, the experiences that many software engineers have with most recruiters aren't that great. Abstract by Oleg Shcherba What Does a Software Engineering Recruiter Do?

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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. She said that as long as teams had sufficient hours of overlap, she didn't care where the managers hired people. You might have other benefits you're trying to manage across many locations.

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392: How uncovering customer pains and unmet needs led to launching a rapidly growing product – with Matt Danna

Product Innovation Educators

How this product manager created a successful product for an underserved market. I love hearing stories of a product’s journey and enjoy sharing one occasionally on this podcast because, regardless of you role in product management, leadership, or innovation, there are important lessons to be learned. .

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What is the Role of a Technical Program Manager?

PMLesson's Ace the PM Interview

Are you interested in making the leap into becoming a technical program manager (TPM)? But you also want to learn a little more about what it means and what it takes to be a technical program manager before you dive in headfirst. What is Technical Program Management? TPMs must be capable of making strategic technical decisions.