In launching a startup, the watchword is minimal.

Minimum fund raise, minimum team, minimum viable product.

The CTO is a key component of the startup team.

Start with a fractional CTO rather than a full-time hire.

Here is what a fractional CTO does:

They advise on the project rather than command direct reports.

They review the engineering designs for strengths and weaknesses.

They set the architecture of the product.

They design the technical roadmap.

They choose the tech stack.

They advise on the tools to use.

They provide training to the early-stage developers.

They review the overall project plans.

They develop the budget for the project and teams.

The fractional CTO can work remotely.

At the early stage, the startup works on the minimum viable product.

This doesn’t require a full-time CTO but rather someone who is familiar with the application.

Consider a fractional CTO for your early-stage product.

 

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