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Startup CTO or Developer

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Here’s a graphic from Socal CTO that illustrates the roles as they change over time: In its earliest days, a startup’s top need is often to produce a product. Getting something to market and getting funding override any other concerns. It’s understandable - a hands-on developer can produce a product. And how can you tell?

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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. The VP Engineering aspires to manage teams. And first and foremost a VP of Engineering is a people manager.

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