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Finding and Growing the Islands of Innovation inside a large company – Action Plan for A New CTO

Steve Blank

How does a newly hired Chief Technology Officer (CTO) find and grow the islands of innovation inside a large company? How not to waste your first six months as a new CTO thinking you’re making progress when the status quo is working to keep you at bay? Get out of the office. Good News and Bad.

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Selecting a Software Development Company in 2024

TechEmpower

million software developers worldwide. tew_cta text="Do you have an idea for a software project? Or do you need help evaluating software firms? cto , product , saas In 2023, there were approximately 26.3 This vast pool of talent showcases a wide range of experience and portfolios, quality of work, and inquisitiveness.

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CTO-as-a-Service in Crucial Stages to Success

ReadWriteStart

Being relatively a new service trend in today’s tech-driven world, CTO-as-a-Service (CaaS) is notably gaining its momentum. Though CTO as a traditional full-time position exists for decades, some companies do not feel they need a technology executive. Ideal scenario assumes there’s a CTO in house. By referring to ?TO-as-a-Service

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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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Technical Advisors: Every Startup Needs One

TechEmpower

The Strategic Technical Advisor looks at the business and determines what makes sense from a technology perspective in the short-term and longer-terms. CTO Founder – Do they really still need a technical advisor? We’ve talked about this before in Startup CTO or Developer. Is this person a CTO or a developer?

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Hypergiant Industries Hires Mohammed Farooq as its new CTO and GM Products

SiliconHills

Austin-based Hypergiant Industries, which is focused on creating new products using artificial intelligence for businesses, has hired a heavy-hitter in the software industry, Mohammed Farooq, as its new Chief Technology Officer and GM Products. Farooq also joining Hypergiant Industries’ board of directors.

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Using Generative AI to Drive Corporate Impact

TechEmpower

In the sphere of software engineering , AI is pivotal for corporate IT by automating coding, optimizing algorithms, and enhancing security to boost efficiency and minimize downtime. Overall, generative AI is a transformative asset in the software engineering lifecycle, from conception to deployment.