The 10 Most Common Mistakes of First-Time CTOs, #1 and #2 I've made most of these mistakes myself, and see people following the same path over and over. Don't let these mistakes limit your ability to have impact in this role.
You are a CTO, not an expensive Copilot How I use a silly accounting exercise to help first-time CTOs overcome the dilemma of not being able to code any longer as part of their job.
The Bus Factor of Your Tech Vision Should not be 1 Why it's crucial for CTOs and engineering leaders to assess and mitigate the bus factor in their tech strategies, ensuring their vision withstands transitions and secures company-wide buy-in.
One thing I've noticed with the smartest people I know It has nothing to do with the schools they attented, the jobs they had or any sociodemographic trait.
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Books I Read in April 2024 My takes on 2 fiction and 2 non-fiction books I read in April 2024, and whether or not I'd recommend them.
Contributing to Open-Source to accelerate your growth Explore how contributing to open-source projects can amplify your technical and leadership skills, with a deep dive into the benefits tailored to different roles in the tech industry.