TechEmpower
AUGUST 7, 2023
But hiring a lead developer, or even a VP of Engineering, can create a gap between the founders and the developers. Closing the Gap: Hiring A Fractional Startup CTO We’re not suggesting that early-stage startups should hire a full-time CTO. Instead, they should consider a Fractional CTO who can help close the gap.
Startup Lessons Learned
DECEMBER 1, 2014
When you look through the list , you’ll see big names that we’re very pleased we landed, epic companies we really want to hear from, and people we’re particularly excited to present because they have incredible stories to share--and you won’t hear them anyplace else. Now he’s VP of engineering at Dropbox , where he’s seeing similar growth.
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Steve Blank
JUNE 25, 2009
This being presented to another company’s proud engineering team who was being forced to buy product from us because they couldn’t build their own in time.) The customers didn’t act particularly excited about the product and how brilliantly I presented it. I had just watched a master of the consultative sale. Help them?!!
Startup Lessons Learned
SEPTEMBER 30, 2008
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.
Austin Startup
SEPTEMBER 18, 2017
They seek the 80/20 economical solution, present options, and discuss tradeoffs. “A They will review and negotiate all related contracts. Once they understand ROI and necessary technical parameters they make a recommendation on the most advantageous route or present alternatives with associated trade-offs.
Austin Startup
AUGUST 19, 2018
Design Sprints Done Right: Creating Lasting Change LightSpeed Prototyping: A Collaborative Workflow This presentation will be a live tutorial demonstrating how designers at Voltage Control rapidly synchronize work during design sprints. The presentation will begin as if we were starting off prototyping a small app about design sprints.
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.) 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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