TechEmpower SaaS

JULY 24, 2023

Still, if you’re a business leader and your developers haven’t asked you these questions, look for a Fractional CTO to help navigate the critical early stage of development. Do you have a custom algorithm or other technology? The innovator/developer relationship needs to be a conversation. Where’s the mystery?

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Valerian Tech

DECEMBER 30, 2022

The role of a Fractional Chief Technology Officer (CTO) is to provide technical expertise and leadership to a company on a part-time or temporary basis. This includes identifying new technologies and innovations that can help the company achieve its goals and stay competitive.

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SaaStr

JULY 5, 2024

They hire a VP of Sales who doesn’t want to sell or learn the product. You also don’t want to hire a VP of Sales who won’t carry a bag. If you joined a startup at $2M and wanted to get to $6M with reps doing $400k, that VP of Sales would need to hire ten reps. 90% of the time, sales falls when a founder steps out of it.

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SaaStr

AUGUST 20, 2023

In my first start-up, there were literally only a handful of engineers who understood our technology. The best we made our CTO. But what if our CTO gets hit by a bus? He scaled up our technology in a way folks for years had thought was impossible. Sometimes, still hire them. The second best, “William”?

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Valerian Tech

JANUARY 5, 2023

It can be beneficial to hire a fractional CTO (Chief Technology Officer) in a variety of situations. They can provide guidance on which technologies to invest in and help you create a roadmap for the future.

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SaaStr

JULY 5, 2019

Luckily, she worked in the same company and had co-invented the technology. To hire our CTO, our first VPE, etc. And to close $6m in customer contracts through founder-led sales. And to close $6m in customer contracts through founder-led sales. You don’t always need to raise money to do a start-up.

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Valerian Tech

DECEMBER 14, 2022

There are many benefits to hiring a fractional CTO, also known as a part-time or interim CTO. A fractional CTO can bring a wealth of knowledge and experience to your organization without the added expense of a full-time executive.

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TurnKey Labs

MARCH 6, 2023

The fact is, not every company needs a Chief Technology Officer. Knowing how to hire a CTO is one thing—knowing when to hire a CTO is another. If […]

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SaaStr

FEBRUARY 25, 2020

hiring in-house talent). “The initial appeal was just how easy it was to work with the system,” CTO and Cofounder David Heinemeier Hansson said, “that we knew rates were up to date and we were billing our customers for the right rates and we could defend that when we were submitting our paperwork.”

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TurnKey Labs

SEPTEMBER 25, 2023

Chief Technology Officers (CTOs) play a critical role in steering technology-driven businesses and tech startups towards success. From keeping pace with ever-evolving technologies to leading development teams effectively, the responsibilities of a CTO are multifaceted.

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Andreessen Horowitz

JUNE 14, 2023

It’s common for founders to assume the role of chief technology officer (CTO), who either runs the day-to-day work of engineering or focuses on a long-term technological vision. While this … The post Hiring a Senior Vice President of Engineering appeared first on Andreessen Horowitz.

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SaaStr

DECEMBER 20, 2023

What technologies do they use? Today, triangulation is how people prioritize who they will reach out to — what’s happening on their list of accounts, if they’ve posted a job, if they’ve hired a new CTO, etc. At ZoomInfo, they’re integrating more AI for personalization and prioritization. What intent topics are important?

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SaaStr

JUNE 1, 2021

Co-founder and CTO Dharmesh Shah shared with us how they got there — and the top mistakes they made — just 3 quarters after their IPO. We have someone that probably 98 percent of you know virtually or socially in some sense, Dharmesh Shah, founder and CTO of HubSpot. ” We didn’t do any annual contracts.

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Intercom, Inc.

APRIL 19, 2018

It means reducing choices amongst engineering teams and standardizing technology, so our team can spend as much time as possible delivering value to customers. We take care of most of Intercom’s backend technologies. Geoffrey: A lot of this is about choosing standard, or maybe even “boring” technologies.

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Crafty CTO

FEBRUARY 7, 2023

I’ve learned so much … most importantly, I think, that I love being a fractional CTO, a role that allows me to make use of everything I’ve learned and experienced over a long technology-focused career. If technology is essential to the company’s viability (when is it not in today’s world?),

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FastSpring

FEBRUARY 6, 2025

If you’re running a smaller digital business, you may find it challenging to hire great talent. Larger technology companies can pay more, offer more benefits, and provide a more marketable brand on a candidate’s resume. Why is it so hard for SMBs to hire the best talent when competing with big companies?

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Intercom, Inc.

APRIL 27, 2018

Back in the early days of Intercom, our CTO Ciaran was the entirety of the on call team, both in and out of the office. If this sounds like the sort of environment that you would enjoy, we are actively hiring – check out our openings. The history of on call at Intercom.

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Crafty CTO

FEBRUARY 6, 2023

Fractional CTO services can be a valuable asset for businesses that want to take advantage of technology to grow and improve their operations, but don’t have the resources or expertise to do so in-house.

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BetterCloud

AUGUST 6, 2021

And in a recent episode with Marques Stewart, vice president of technology at Achievement First, he briefly reflected on how he got promoted. So I asked Stewart for more of his time to hear about his career and ultimately what it took to become an executive. When you deal with technology, it tends to be binary.

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The Angel VC

FEBRUARY 29, 2012

In my opinion, the founder team of a SaaS startup needs to excel in three areas: engineering/technology, product/UX and domain/market expertise. This can be a huge advantage, especially for a bootstrapped startup that can't afford to hire many people. I have a stronger opinion on the make-up of the team.

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OpenView Labs

APRIL 12, 2019

Getting hiring right is absolutely critical. I’d like to talk about two different companies with two very different approaches to hiring post-seed raise. To get the team started we hired several junior developers. There is a binary feeling that comes from making those first few technical hires. We needed a CTO.

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CloudGeometry

JULY 8, 2021

When you treat your cloud provider as a fractional colo. The B2B SaaS arms race will be won by those who can consistently translate technical debt into development versatility: adding new features, integrating new data sources and workflow integrations, trying new technologies, retiring locked-in dependencies. DevOps transformation!

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SaaStr

JANUARY 14, 2020

In that moment, I learned something very special about technology, and I also learned something very special about my relationship with learning. In fact, I wouldn’t be standing here on stage with you had we not evolved from that point in time, because I was teaching technology classes in a classroom, in a physical classroom like this.

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Intercom, Inc.

OCTOBER 31, 2019

Short on time? Here are five quick takeaways: Balancing human-computer interaction has been the difference between technologies that break out and are very successful and technologies that are considered to be ahead of their time or just not the right product-market fit. You can do amazing things.

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Valerian Tech

MAY 4, 2023

In this article, we'll explore the benefits of DevOps for legacy businesses and how a Fractional CTO can help overcome the challenges of DevOps adoption. First, legacy businesses often face cultural barriers and resistance to change when it comes to implementing new technologies and practices.

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Stax

AUGUST 14, 2024

a leading payment technology provider, has appointed Jeremy Krahl as the SVP, ISV Business Development. Stax’s mission and commitment to unlock partner and customer success through its innovative technology really resonates with me,” said Krahl. “I Stax Payments , Inc.,

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Intercom, Inc.

AUGUST 13, 2019

Many of us in the design and technology community pride ourselves on being tool builders, creating products that others can use to get things done. These two tools are bookending the extremes of a very long timeline of the relationship between humans and technology. A unified theory of technology. That’s how I think of myself.

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SaaStr

NOVEMBER 11, 2019

Well, we did the heavy lifting and highlighted a few here for you… “When to Hire and When to Automate” with Zapier CEO Wade Foster. Deep Dive Session: “The New Key Hire: Chief of Staff” with LaunchDarkly Chief of Staff Delores Brown. Delores Brown is LaunchDarkly’s Chief of Staff.

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Valerian Tech

FEBRUARY 10, 2023

They are based on blockchain technology, a decentralized ledger that records transactions across a network of computers. The success of a cryptocurrency project depends on many factors, such as the strength of the technology, the adoption and support of the community, the availability of funding, and regulatory compliance.

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Teamgate

JUNE 11, 2025

Sarah Kim, CTO at GrowthCraft, highlighted the cost efficiency: “As our system grew to hundreds of services, our previous monitoring solution became prohibitively expensive. Uptrace offers all the features we need at a fraction of the cost.”

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User Pilot

JULY 27, 2023

Before hiring, assess your current needs and hire as your company grows. The different roles in SaaS companies: Chief Executive Officer : As the highest-ranking executive, this person ensures the company runs smoothly and employees are happy and engaged. Average salary: $196,172/yr. Average salary: $191,286/yr.

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Valerian Tech

JULY 5, 2023

Introduction Technology implementation is a transformative force in the ever-evolving hospitality industry. From improving customer experience to streamlining operations, technology has revolutionized the way hospitality businesses operate and given companies access to extremely valuable insights.

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Scytale

OCTOBER 21, 2024

Streamlining the Sales Process: Ever been knee-deep in contract negotiations when the client suddenly asks, “Are you SOC 2 certified?” This is especially true if you have SOC 2 type II certification , which requires you to demonstrate that your controls have been functioning effectively over a period of time (usually 6 to 12 months).

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OPEXEngine

FEBRUARY 13, 2020

To combat this and be more agile, SaaS management is morphing and restructuring functional management and multiplying the number of new C-Suite titles like Chief Customer Officer, Chief Revenue Officer, and Chief Product Officer, not to mention Chief Performance Officer and Chief Security Officer.

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Valerian Tech

JANUARY 22, 2024

At the core of every technological breakthrough and digital advancement lies a single, unifying element: the relentless pursuit of innovation. In this post, we will explore why innovation is not just important but essential in the technology sector, a domain where change is the only constant.

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Valerian Tech

JUNE 5, 2023

The Role of Fractional CTO in Enhancing Cybersecurity A Fractional CTO can provide invaluable expertise and guidance in strengthening an insurance company's cybersecurity defenses. Partnering with a Fractional CTO brings the necessary expertise and guidance to enhance an insurance company's cybersecurity defenses.

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Buffer Resources

DECEMBER 1, 2023

⏰ Time at Buffer: 11 years, 6 months Andy was one of Buffer’s earliest hires. While he has worked mostly in iOS and apps, he’s also dabbled in marketing, too — Andy’s had a hand in building almost every part of the Buffer website! ” 7. ” 12.

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