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What is a CTO?

Austin Startup

They seek the 80/20 economical solution, present options, and discuss tradeoffs. “A They will review and negotiate all related contracts. Build and Grow the Product Team Proficient in building, motivating and inspiring talent, a CTO can invigorate your organization to achieve new heights. Please email douglas@voltagecontrol.co

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Lessons Learned: What does a startup CTO actually do?

Startup Lessons Learned

So I initially gravitated to the CTO title, and not VP of Engineering. I feel reminded of one of Jerry Weinberg's laws of consulting: Regardless of what it might look like at first, it's always a people problem. I mean, have you seen other people? They might do anything ! But along the way, something strange happened.

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How To Find A Programmer To Build Your Startup Idea

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Each programmer should do this with you and potentially your developer friend present to see how they work and to see how they work with you. Even more importantly, you should ask your developer connection to help you come up with a very simple project that would take no more than 2-3 hours to complete for the average programmer.

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Lessons Learned: The hacker's lament

Startup Lessons Learned

As a last disclaimer, please consult the definition of the word hacker if youre not familiar with the controversies surrounding that term.) Id really prefer he had hired a VP of Engineering, or whoever that can manage me effectively.) I would love to have an effective CTO or VP of Engineering to manage me.

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Women 2.0 » FounderDating: How I Found My Co-Founder

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She has consulted for a number of startups in the mobile, Saas, and consumer health spaces. New York City. New York, New York. ModCloth & Branchout present an evening with Marty Cagan on "How To Create Products Customers Love". About the guest blogger: Elizabeth Knopf is Co-Founder of Sorced.