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Startup CTO or Developer

TechEmpower - Product Management

It’s understandable - a hands-on developer can produce a product. 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.

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Growing the Product Team at ActivePipe

BrainMates

With a clear growth strategy for the US market, Senior Product Manager, Nathan Mackinnon, and his leadership team have recognised the necessity for a well-established Product team to achieve its business goals. I’m the Senior Product Manager at Active Pipe. Can you describe ActivePipe’s Product practice?

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Who’s Speaking at Amplify 2019?

Amplitude

However, the idea for a cloud-based conferencing tool sat idle for over a decade while Eric worked as Cisco’s Corporate VP of Engineering. Designing a beautiful product is only one part of the puzzle. You also need To improve conversion and retention, product managers should work closely with growth experts.