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Startup Lessons Learned
SEPTEMBER 30, 2008
Lessons Learned by Eric Ries Tuesday, September 30, 2008 What does a startup CTO actually do? What does your Chief Technology Officer do all day? We lack a consistent and clear definition of the job. So what does CTO mean, besides just "technical founder who really cant manage anyone?" Heres my take.
Startup Professionals Musings
APRIL 28, 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). Chief Sales Officer (VP Sales). Chief Diversity Officer. Chief Information Officer.
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Startup Professionals Musings
FEBRUARY 22, 2013
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). Chief Sales Officer (VP Sales). Chief Diversity Officer. Chief Information Officer.
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). Chief Sales Officer (VP Sales). Chief Diversity Officer. Chief Information Officer.
Startup Lessons Learned
SEPTEMBER 22, 2008
The law of large numbers (of customers) says you cant help but make at least some money - your valuation is determined by how well you monetize the tidal wave of growth. Paid - if your product monetizes customers better than your competitors, you have the opportunity to use your lifetime value advantage to drive growth.
rob.by
MARCH 8, 2012
If a software geek really wants to try building something for no pay, they’re going to work for themself instead of following another cashless entrepreneur. They can make good money consulting or working as an employee of another company. There are three double standards here. I refused and he left. Good riddance.
Startup Lessons Learned
DECEMBER 7, 2008
As a last disclaimer, please consult the definition of the word hacker if youre not familiar with the controversies surrounding that term.) Its common to find a hacker at the heart of almost any successful technology company. Hire a CTO or VP Engineering. Suffice to say, most of the hackers Ive known have been men.
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