SoCal CTO
JULY 23, 2012
I seem to encounter a lot of people who want to attach a CTO label to me as I'm the only programmer on the founding team of three. While I do fill that role at the moment, I'm a little hesitant to refer to myself as a CTO as we still haven't launched a product, acquired a single user, or turned or a penny in profit.
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 used an image from Roger Smith that describes the varying roles of a CTO as the company matures.
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Startup Professionals Musings
MARCH 22, 2021
I like their recommended framework for emerging firms, as well as large multinationals, to help build an optimal growth strategy for your company: Evaluate internal development versus external sourcing. There is no question that startups which manage the broadest alternatives for growth will gain competitive advantages.
Startup Professionals Musings
OCTOBER 8, 2013
I like their recommended framework for emerging firms, as well as large multinationals, to help build an optimal growth strategy for your company: Evaluate internal development versus external sourcing. There is no question that startups which manage the broadest alternatives for growth will gain competitive advantages.
Startup Professionals Musings
SEPTEMBER 1, 2012
They outline the following framework for emerging firms, as well as large multinationals, to help build an optimal growth strategy for your company: Evaluate internal development versus external sourcing. There is no question that startups which manage the broadest alternatives for growth will gain competitive advantages.
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