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Startup CTO or Developer

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But hiring a lead developer, or even a VP of Engineering, can create a gap between the founders and the developers. Check out our blog post 53 Questions Developers Should Ask Innovators. This is a safe choice, of course - but is it the best choice? Instead, they should consider a Fractional CTO who can help close the gap.

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Want to Know the Difference Between a CTO and a VP Engineering?

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Often I’m asked by startup CEO’s about how to best build an engineering team. Because more technology people probably read startup blogs I’m guessing this post will come under more scrutiny. Of course I’m generalizing. The VP Engineering aspires to manage teams. I don’t believe it.

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