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Spolsky on Software on Both Sides of The Table

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Joel moved to Seattle, and worked at Microsoft for three years as a program manager on Excel 4.0 After leaving Juno, he founded his own software company, Fog Creek Software. Do you see product managers as a hindrance to software development? To get reputation, you answer questions and they’re peer reviewed.

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Startup Advice: When to Use a Consulting CTO

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Investors use a consulting CTO for technical due diligence. A consulting CTO can help you find and qualify a permanent technology partner, a lead developer, a user experience expert or interaction designer, a graphic designer, or a VP of engineering. Not all software developers are suited to the role of startup CTO.