There’s a danger in sticking to rigid rules around building a product team — especially when common misconceptions abound, e.g. hiring the most expensive player first (a CTO).
In this month’s ENO8 Answers, ENO8 founder Jeff Francis sat down with fractional CTO Scott Bush to talk through one of the most misunderstood roles in early-stage tech companies. One of the key topics they discussed was why hiring a full-time CTO too early can tank your momentum…which definitely runs counter to what many first-time (or even experienced) tech startup founders think.
In this episode, we get into the real differences between CIOs, CTOs, and CISOs; what a true CTO actually does; and how fractional leadership can save startups from painful, expensive missteps. We also talked through some common traps founders fall into, like over-engineering too early, not aligning expectations, and blowing the budget before the product is even viable.
Tune in with Scott and Jeff as they share advice from decades of experience building software products and product teams. Their conversation is a nuanced one.
They delve into real-world examples from the many product teams they’ve led and worked with. These stories translate theoretical concepts into actionable lessons. This episode has the feel of getting to sit down with a mentor as they share wisdom that can only be gleaned from first-hand experience.
This ENO8 Answers episode is for you if you’re curious about:
As always, if you don’t feel like watching the live version, you can read our blog recap of all the most relevant details here.
