The CTO Survival Guide
Practical advice for technology leaders from technology leaders
This guide explores some of the critical success factors and common pitfalls associated with the CTO position. We'll take a look at the full life cycle of a CTO's journey - from things you should ask before you accept a position, advice on how to hit the ground running in the first 30/60/90 days, through to some of the key skills you need to focus in on to become a more effective in role.
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This guide is for technology leaders but it's driven by insight from technology leaders in the shape of Nasos Topakas (CTO at Prosper Marketplace) and Andrew Stone (CTO at Pure Storage), who will share some of the secrets to their success.
Insight from thought-leaders
"It’s critical that the CTO is part of the executive team and has an equal voice around the boardroom table, which is why the reporting line is so important."
"Decision making is usually quicker in a startup environment but, as importantly, the ripple effect of the decisions you make are less pervasive than in a large corporate."
This report includes:
5 questions to ask before taking a CTO position
(Nasos Topakas - CTO, Prosper Marketplace)
The most common mistakes a CTO can make
How to hit the ground running in your first 30/60/90 days
(Andrew Stone - CTO, PureStorage)
The key traits of highly effective CTO's
