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Startup CTO or Developer

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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. Getting something to market and getting funding override any other concerns. A CTO can help you find the right answers. It might be.

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Startup CTO or Developer

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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

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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. How are you funding this? What level of funding do you currently have? The innovator/developer relationship needs to be a conversation.

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Technical Review: A Trusted Look Under the Hood

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Due diligence prep: You’re coming up on a funding round or looking at a potential exit. You need a team who’s well-versed in technology and capable of translating that know-how into pragmatic options. cto , infotech , innovation , product , project , saas But what does the right team look like? Are you ready?

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How Digsy Is Using Data, And Deals, To Drive Real Estate Sales

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He's the former CTO at Stocktwits, and he did the analysis and found out a lot of stuff. How's the startup funded? Andrew Bermudez: We are funded by the Tech Coast Angels, the ACE Fund, and K65, as well as Gil Amelio, the former CEO of Apple, as well as Sean Ellis of Dropbox and GrowthHackers, as well as other angels and entrepeneurs.

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