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

Product Innovation Educators

I love creating those moments with technology, particularly straddling the worlds of software engineering and design. At my last company, I was the VP of Product and the co-founder of Boulevard, Sean, was the VP of Engineering. If you’re a new guest, they’ll add 15 minutes consultation time.

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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. Instead, I usually defer to the VPE/CTO on the bigger efficiency question, and focus on prioritization choices captured in the roadmap. DEVELOPMENT.

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Insider Secrets for High Impact Growth with Sean Ellis

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Growth may be simple to see but; how do you engineer growth? Sean estimated the project would take 30 days when he assigned it to the VP of Engineering. But he made sure to consult the VP before locking anything down. The VP suggest that 6 weeks was more realistic and there’s no way he could do it in 30 days.

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What is the Role of a Technical Program Manager?

PMLesson's Ace the PM Interview

Planning & Strategic Thinking Program Management positions are deeply strategic in nature, with their focus being on long-term, big picture initiatives intended to meet an organization's business goals. Primarily, TPMs work extensively with the engineering teams in their organization. What Teams Do TPMs Work With?