TechEmpower CTO
AUGUST 7, 2023
What does it mean to be a CTO for a startup? Should a startup CTO spend their time programming? The role of a CTO varies as the company matures. Here’s a graphic from Socal CTO that illustrates the roles as they change over time: In its earliest days, a startup’s top need is often to produce a product. It might be.
CIO
OCTOBER 15, 2024
The road map should include programs, projects, and actions needed to achieve the IT strategy’s goals. Gerald Johnston , an adjunct research advisor with IDC’s IT Executive Programs (IEP), founded GJ Technology Consulting, LLC, where he assisted global financial institutions and helped launch a UK startup bank.
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CIO
DECEMBER 3, 2024
Entry-level software development Knowing how to code is still a foundational skill, but basic programming will see less demand in the future, especially without developing complementary skills in areas such as project management or cybersecurity. Hafez recommends connecting with mentors who are from a different team or division.
CIO
SEPTEMBER 4, 2024
I know hundreds of successful CIOs, and they all have mentors. In fact, many have a personal board of mentors from varied perspectives. Many of these leaders also leverage executive coaches to maximize strengths, address blind spots, and anticipate potential landmines and unintended consequences.
CIO
MARCH 13, 2025
Dun and Bradstreet has been using AI and ML for years, and that includes gen AI, says Michael Manos, the companys CTO. To help address the problem, he says, companies are doing a lot of outsourcing, depending on vendors and their client engagement engineers, or sending their own people to training programs.
CIO
FEBRUARY 9, 2023
I spoke to IT executives and leadership coaches for tips on how to develop the leaders on your team. Start coaching You can teach someone to code, manage money, and complete the tasks of being a manager. But the transition from teacher to coach can be challenging. “I I switched from teaching to coaching,” he says. “I
SoCal CTO
JANUARY 2, 2013
I've had several Startup CTO Consulting sessions recently where it became apparent that the Founder needed help with the business and product as much or more than the technology. Then we discussed how they could go about finding this startup business advisor. Do you have any suggestions for how to find a good mentor?
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