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When Should You Hire a Fractional CTO vs. Full-Time?

The decision between fractional and full-time technical leadership isn't just about budget — it's about stage, complexity, and what your company needs right now. Here's how to think through this critical hiring decision.

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5 Red Flags When Interviewing CTO Candidates

Technical skills matter, but they're just the start. Here are the warning signs that a CTO candidate might not be the right fit — even if their resume looks perfect.

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The First 90 Days: A Fractional CTO's Playbook

You've been hired as a fractional CTO. Now what? A structured approach to making impact quickly while building trust with your new team.

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From 5 to 50: Scaling Your Engineering Team

The engineering practices that worked at 5 people break at 20 — and break again at 50. Here's how to evolve your team structure as you grow.

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Technical architecture

Technical Debt: When to Pay It Down

Every CTO inherits technical debt. The question isn't whether to address it, but when and how. A framework for making these tradeoff decisions.

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Building Engineering Culture Remotely

Remote work is here to stay. How do you build a strong engineering culture when your team is distributed across time zones?

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Fundraising

The CTO's Role in Fundraising

Investors want to meet the CTO. Here's how to prepare for due diligence, technical questions, and demonstrating your team's capabilities.

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