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Startup CTO or Developer

SoCal CTO

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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53 Questions Developers Should Ask Innovators

TechEmpower

Still, if you’re a business leader and your developers haven’t asked you these questions, look for a Fractional CTO to help navigate the critical early stage of development. Targets Are you developing a native app and/or a web app? Can you do a hybrid web/native application? Often this ties to marketing support.

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Selecting a Software Development Company in 2024

TechEmpower

Are specific technologies or platforms involved in your project? By following these guidelines, you'll be better equipped to select a web development company that accurately reflects your project aspirations. cto , product , saas Or is your project a clean slate? Do you anticipate scale issues presently or in the future?

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Selecting a Web Development Company

SoCal CTO

I''ve written before about finding Web Development Firms in Los Angeles. Are there particular technologies or platforms involved? What do they do after the web site is launched? What I didn''t discuss was how you should go about selecting the right company. Do you have the functionality defined? References.

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Choosing Internet Platforms

SoCal CTO

The topic is: Betting Your Company On An Internet Platform? At the CTO Group that I organize in Santa Monica, we've had lots of discussions around this. However, these platforms could be interesting for prototype and pilot solutions. The other conclusion was that you need to have a migration path from the platform.

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Generative AI – The End of Empty Textboxes

TechEmpower

We recently completed a web-based application that uses a unique algorithm to match professionals with new career opportunities. A solid LLM integration can transform the way they interact with your platform. cto , infotech , innovation , product , project , saas You might be surprised how many there are.

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Venture investors and startup execs say they don’t need Elizabeth Warren to defend them from big tech

TechCrunch LA

Warren’s plan called for regulators to be appointed to oversee the unwinding of several acquisitions that were critical to the development of the core technology that make Alphabet’s Google and the social media giant Facebook so profitable… and Zappos. One issue is do we need regulation on the full platform companies.