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Technical Leadership
Insights on fractional CTO roles, team building, and technical strategy for growing startups.
3 articles
Nov 16, 2025•15 min read
How to Hire Your First Developer When You're Non-Technical (Without Getting Burned)
Non-technical founders make 5 predictable hiring mistakes that cost $50K+ and 6 months. Here's exactly how to hire, vet, and onboard your first developer successfully.
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Sep 30, 2025•7 min read
Virtual CTO Services vs CTO as a Service: Founder's 2025 Playbook
Compare pricing, ownership, and ROI so you can pick the right fractional leadership model before you burn another month of runway.
virtual ctocto as a servicefractional cto
Jan 17, 2025•8 min read
The Real Cost of a Full-Time CTO in 2025
Beyond the $439k salary: uncovering the true investment required for senior technical leadership and why fractional CTOs are gaining traction in B2B SaaS
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