The choice between outsourcing talent globally or growing your team locally is one of the most consequential decisions you'll make as a CTO. This strategic fork in the road shapes everything from your operating costs and development velocity to company culture and innovation capacity. As competiti...
Choosing the right cloud platform affects your entire business strategy. CTOs must balance technical requirements with business goals when selecting cloud platforms. Your choice impacts operational efficiency, cost management, and your ability to innovate. With more companies adopting multi-cloud ...
Analysing natural language programming through the Leader-Innovator-Technologist Framework
What is Vibe Coding?
"Vibe coding" represents an emerging paradigm in software development where engineers express intent through natural language, and AI systems generate complete, functional solutions. I...
Money has always followed opportunity. Throughout history, fortunes have been built in the spaces where human needs meet barriers of capability or desire. We call these spaces "niches," but this simple word disguises a complex economic reality that stands on the precipice of unprecedented change.
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Selecting a cloud provider is one of the most consequential technology decisions a CTO will make. It's not just about ticking feature boxes or comparing price points—it's about building a foundation that will support your organisation's growth and innovation for years to come. How can you choose wis...
As technology leaders, one of the most consequential decisions we face is where to build our teams. Should you hire locally or tap into global talent pools? This isn't merely about cost savings—it's about creating the right organisational structure to deliver on your technology vision.
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Every technologist dreams of building something extraordinary - a product, a system, a solution that changes the game. But if you’re reading this, you’re likely realising that mastering technology alone isn’t enough to reach the role of Chief Technology Officer (CTO). The path to Become CTO demand...
If you’ve ever asked yourself why your CEO or other leaders bypass you and go straight to developers to ask about timelines or delivery, it can be a tough pill to swallow. You might feel undermined or question your leadership. But here’s the truth: it’s a signal.
They do it because they don’t have ...
As technologists, we often get caught up in the tools, the frameworks, and the technical achievements. But here’s the truth: our greatest superpower isn’t our ability to write clean code or solve complex problems.
It’s our ability to translate.
We bridge the gap between technology and business. We...
Maximize your productivity with these proven techniques that help you manage your time like a pro. Whether you're blocking out hours for focused work or setting tight deadlines to get things done, this cheat sheet has got you covered. Let's dive in and see how you can win your day, every day.
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In the world of technology startups, the role of a CTO evolves with each phase of the company’s growth. From the visionary Founder CTO to the scale-driven ScaleUp CTO, each type brings its own unique challenges and strengths. Below is a creative take on the different paths a CTO may travel, written ...
Time management can be the secret to thriving as a technologist, whether you're juggling assigned Stories in Agile, coordinating external parties, or managing your own team. Here are some key lessons to help you maximise productivity, stay on track, and reduce stress:
1. Master Time Blocking & Colo...
Become CTO is a platform built with one clear mission: Inspiring technologists to become CTOs in startups as leaders and innovators. We equip technologists with the critical skills and insights they need to transition into CTO roles at various stages of startup development, whether they are launchin...
