Lead & Scale, the CTO Playbook

Lead & Scale, the CTO Playbook

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When Systems Fail: A CTO’s Blueprint for Crisis Management That Works
Crisis management isn't just about putting out fires, it's about leading your technical organization through turbulence while maintaining forward…
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Beyond the Culture Clash: Why the CTO Belongs to the Sales Team
If your CTO isn’t helping win deals, you're leaving money on the table.
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A 6 Steps Framework to Avoid Reactive Reorgs
If you’ve ever launched a reorg only to realize 3 months later that nothing’s really changed... you’re not alone.
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March 2025

The Deadly Mistake Every Fast-Growing Startup Makes (You're About to Make Too)
Premature optimization of an organization is the root of all evil
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From Pre-Seed to IPO, which Type of CTO does Your Company Need?
There's 10 types of CTOs, those who understand this joke and those who don't. Which one are you, and which one does your company need?
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Why CTOs Should Add Emotional Intelligence to Their Skill Set
Great CTOs debug emotions, not just code
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February 2025

From Resume to Retention: Engineering Hiring as a Strategic Advantage
Solving CTOs Engineering Hiring Challenges
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Your 60 First Days as a CTO
A Roadmap for Success
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How I Failed My First Investor Presentation (and How to Master Yours)
Demonstrating The Engineering Value Proposition
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Strategic CTO vs. Tactical CTO
A Leadership Balance
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January 2025

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