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TechEmpower
AUGUST 7, 2023
What does it mean to be a CTO for a startup? Should a startup CTO spend their time programming? Exploring new technologies? Increasing competitive advantage? The role of a CTO varies as the company matures. That’s why the CTO’s attention is on programming for the earliest stage. It might be.
SoCal CTO
JANUARY 26, 2010
I’ve been having discussions with several people recently about the role of the CTO (Chief Technology Officer) in very early stage companies. In December 2007, I described how I commonly take on an Acting CTO Role in a Start-up. I understand the desire for hiring someone who is going to product product.
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Both Sides of the Table
APRIL 20, 2010
Because more technology people probably read startup blogs I’m guessing this post will come under more scrutiny. The terms “CTO&# and “VP Engineering&# have such stigmas associated with what they are that I’m sure some people will feel uncomfortable with the definitions I’ve put forward. Experience.
Startup Professionals Musings
MARCH 22, 2021
This strategy is called “organic growth,” yet it alone may yield only a fraction of the potential you could achieve, unless you add the additional strategies of partnerships and M&A (mergers and acquisitions). Add basic partner contracts or alliances. Both of these qualms are wrong and shortsighted.
Startup Professionals Musings
OCTOBER 8, 2013
This strategy is called “organic growth,” yet it alone may yield only a fraction of the potential you could achieve, unless you add the additional strategies of partnerships and M&A (mergers and acquisitions). Add basic partner contracts or alliances. Both of these qualms are wrong and shortsighted.
Startup Professionals Musings
SEPTEMBER 1, 2012
This strategy is called “organic growth,” yet it alone may yield only a fraction of the potential you could achieve, unless you add the additional strategies of partnerships and M&A (mergers and acquisitions). Add basic partner contracts or alliances. Both of these qualms are wrong and shortsighted. External scanning for resources.
socalTECH
JANUARY 2, 2014
The old way was difficult, time consuming, and often expensive; referrals, calling up lawyers, going through initial consultations. We spoke with Michael Chasin, the company''s co-founder, about the startup. They''re actually initial consultations, ranging from divorce to DUI. That happens in just a five minute process.
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