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TechEmpower
JULY 24, 2023
Even when they have talked to multiple developers or development firms, we’re often the first to ask basic questions like “Who are your customers?” ” or “Are you developing for desktop, tablet, mobile, or all three?” The innovator/developer relationship needs to be a conversation.
TechEmpower
DECEMBER 11, 2023
million software developers worldwide. Given this diversity, it's important to be selective in the development services company with whom you choose to partner. You'll discover firms that are prolific in design/interface and light on development, and vice versa. How do they verify the ongoing progress of development?
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SoCal CTO
JANUARY 26, 2010
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. I used an image from Roger Smith that describes the varying roles of a CTO as the company matures.
Austin Startup
SEPTEMBER 18, 2017
As a CTO, I can definitely say without a doubt that few people understand what a CTO does. When I tell someone I’m a CTO, I’m often met with a blank stare. Even when someone is aware of what a CTO does, they often have limited context due to the wide variety of CTO roles.
YoungUpstarts
JANUARY 21, 2016
Typically, the idea of cyber security comes later down the road after a company compromise or when the organization is filing for compliance & regulations. Yet cyber security should be a crucial consideration for entrepreneurs during the initial steps of creating their vision. Do we have offshore developers?
Startup Professionals Musings
APRIL 28, 2014
It’s your startup, so you can give early partners any title you want, but be aware of potential investor and peer implications. The most common ones I see and salute are CEO, CFO, and CTO. If your business is managing contracts and patents, it makes sense, but the CLO for most startups is LegalZoom on the Internet.
Startup Professionals Musings
FEBRUARY 22, 2013
It’s your startup, so you can give early partners any title you want, but be aware of potential investor and peer implications. The most common ones I see and salute are CEO, CFO, and CTO. If your business is managing contracts and patents, it makes sense, but the CLO for most startups is LegalZoom on the Internet.
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