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Startup CTO or Developer

TechEmpower

What does it mean to be a CTO for a startup? Should a startup CTO spend their time programming? Exploring new technologies? The role of a CTO varies as the company matures. A CTO can help you find the right answers. Instead, they should consider a Fractional CTO who can help close the gap. It might be.

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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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Selecting a Software Development Company in 2024

TechEmpower

Do you anticipate scale issues presently or in the future? Are specific technologies or platforms involved in your project? cto , product , saas Do you have the basics already defined and merely need them fleshed out? Or is your project a clean slate? Are there complexities revolving around algorithms or databases?

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How to Use Generative AI and LLMs to Improve Search

TechEmpower

This presents businesses with an opportunity to enhance their search functionalities for both internal and external users. Content Recommendations in Streaming Services While many streaming platforms suggest content based on viewing history, LLMs have the power to significantly elevate this experience.

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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.

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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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LA Billions - Data Warehousing for Ambitious Young Startups

SoCal Tech Calendar

We are extremely lucky to have a handful of thought leaders in the data warehousing space present about their platforms and also talk about the dramatic growth in the data storage space.

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