What Type of CTO Does Your Startup Really Need?
Many founders think a CTO is just a CTO. I do not think that is true. I have seen many startups look for the wrong kind of technical leader. Usually this happens because the founder knows they need technical leadership, but they do not clearly understand what kind of technical leadership their company actually needs right now. That difference matters. If you are a non-technical founder, maybe you raised some money, maybe you have an idea, and now you are looking for someone to lead the technical side of the company. It is natural to say, “We need a CTO.” ...