Gust

APRIL 13, 2014

A while back I talked about how and where to find a co-founder in “ For a Startup, Two Heads are Always Better Than One ”. In this context, I’m broadening the definition of partner from co-founder to “business partner.” Photo of Chairman of Google Eric Schmidt with Sergey Brin and Larry Page via Wikipedia.

Partner 179

Partner Software Review CTO Hire Fractional CTO 179

Gust

AUGUST 23, 2012

Startups usually begin with one or two founders who play many roles. The lead founder is likely to wear the hats of Founder, Chairman, CEO, President, CFO, CRO and CMO, while a co-founder may well be CTO, Chief Product Officer, and Programming Team Lead.

CTO Hire 118

CTO Hire Cofounder Startup Founder 118

Gust

APRIL 20, 2014

The most common ones I see and salute are CEO, CFO, and CTO. A few other credible ones would include Chairman of the Board (COB), Chief Operating Officer (COO) and Chief Marketing Officer (CMO). In a startup, that’s your job as founder, and it’s a job you can’t afford to delegate. Chief Diversity Officer.

CTO Hire 171

CTO Hire Fractional CTO Angel Investor Public Relations 171

Gust

APRIL 6, 2014

I see startup founders and managers who are stalled transplants from large organizations, as well as highly-capable technologists trying to start and run a business for the first time. Great technical gurus get paid very well, and have visible top positions like Chief Technical Officer (CTO) for prestige and respect.

Non-Compete 148

Non-Compete Startup Management Founder 148

Gust

OCTOBER 20, 2011

Experience as a COO, CFO, CTO. +. Experience in sales or technology. Is the founder coachable? Experience in this business sector. Experience as a CEO. ++. Experience as a product manager. -. — No business experience. Willing to step aside, if necessary, for an experienced CEO. — Unwilling. — No.

Valuation 146

Valuation Pre-Money Valuation Intellectual Property Technical Review 146