TechEmpower

JULY 24, 2023

” or “Are you developing for desktop, tablet, mobile, or all three?” ” Of course, it’s more complicated than just checking boxes on a question list. The innovator/developer relationship needs to be a conversation. What are your key Startup Metrics ? How will you be taking this to market?

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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. That’s why Roger Smith puts the focus of the CTO on programming for the earliest stage.

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SoCal CTO

AUGUST 4, 2011

Almost every day I'm talking to early stage startup founders (see Free Startup CTO Consulting Sessions ) about what they plan to do. Many of these founders have talked with several developers or development firms about their plans. Of course, it's way more complex than just these questions. Other types of users?

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SoCal CTO

AUGUST 4, 2011

Almost every day I'm talking to early stage startup founders (see Free Startup CTO Consulting Sessions ) about what they plan to do. Many of these founders have talked with several developers or development firms about their plans. Of course, it's way more complex than just these questions. Other types of users?

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SoCal CTO

APRIL 28, 2014

they need a developer more than they need a CTO. What happens when you have a really good developer is that a gap exists where you may not ask the right questions to specify the right system, consider appropriate 3rd party technologies, etc. Developers rightly need a lot of detail to get at cost, timeline and impact.

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