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Startup CTO or Developer

TechEmpower SaaS

What does it mean to be a CTO for a startup? Should a startup CTO spend their time programming? Exploring new technologies? The role of a CTO varies as the company matures. But be careful, and mind the gap – the Founder-Developer Gap, that is! It’s understandable - a hands-on developer can produce a product.

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53 Questions Developers Should Ask Innovators

TechEmpower SaaS

The conversations are interesting and varied because they’re about new, exciting, different things. Even when they have talked to multiple developers or development firms, we’re often the first to ask basic questions like “Who are your customers? The innovator/developer relationship needs to be a conversation.

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The Final, Awesome SaaStr Annual Speakers: CTO Stripe. Chairman HubSpot. SVP Eng at Slack. Chief Growth New Relic. And More!!

SaaStr

The final speakers and sessions are: David Singleton, CTO of Stripe. Manav Khurana, Chief Growth Officer @ New Relic sharing how to really scale. The post The Final, Awesome SaaStr Annual Speakers: CTO Stripe. Chief Growth New Relic. Brian Halligan, Chairman and co-founder of HubSpot joining Dharmesh Shah and Jason.

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Using Generative AI to Drive Corporate Impact

TechEmpower SaaS

TechEmpower has been instrumental in developing chatbots like these, utilizing generative AI to sift through internal documents and user manuals, enabling them to provide precise answers to customer service questions. It also facilitates rapid prototyping, allowing for quicker iterations and thus shorter development cycles.

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Fractional CTO Services Explained

Valerian Tech

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 can be a useful option for startups or small businesses that may not have the resources to hire a full-time CTO or may not need one on a permanent basis.

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Technical Review: A Trusted Look Under the Hood

TechEmpower SaaS

We hear them explain that their current software development is expensive, deliveries are rarely on time, and random bugs appear. Common Signs You Need a Technical Review We’ve already mentioned the most common signs that you might need a technical review: Slow or late delivery: “I’ve authorized two new developers, and we’re still behind.”

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Why Your Company Needs a Fractional CTO

Valerian Tech

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.