How do you work with your CTO?

7 pointsnamulongboi2 comments

Open ended question.

I'm curious to hear stories of good and not so good experiences working closely to a CTO, mainly in an early stage startup context.

Was it hard for you to push back? Do you some times just have to accept their decisions? What are some things you wish you knew before working with them?

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How early stage? Seed round? Series A, B?

Have had great experiences working with CTOs that are technical and driven. Not hard to push back, everyone is laser focused on delivering and had no time for drama.

Would avoid CTOs that are nontechnical with huge egos. Really helps to have the CTOs as part of the interview process to learn more about them individually.

you can only do what you are hired and empowered to do

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