by Andy | Feb 27, 2025 | CTO-as-a-Service
The 6 Silent Killers of Software Projects: Lessons from Two Decades in the Trenches Introduction You’ve got a game-changing business idea. You’ve hired developers, set deadlines, and poured money into building your app or platform. But suddenly: Progress stalls Costs...
by Andy | Feb 25, 2025 | CTO-as-a-Service
The 5 Invisible Traps in Software Development Every Founder Needs to Know For non-technical founders, launching a tech-driven business is an exciting journey. But lurking beneath the surface are invisible traps that can derail even the best ideas. These pitfalls don’t...
by Andy | Feb 21, 2025 | CTO-as-a-Service
How Much Does It Really Cost to Build an MVP? A Founder’s Breakdown Building a Minimum Viable Product (MVP) is often the first major investment for a startup, and the cost can vary significantly based on several factors. As fractional CTOs working with early-stage...
by Andy | Feb 19, 2025 | CTO-as-a-Service
How to Talk to Developers (When You’re Not Technical) Building a startup is hard, but building a tech startup as a non-technical founder presents a unique challenge: effectively communicating with developers. Misalignment between vision and execution can lead to...
by Andy | Feb 14, 2025 | CTO-as-a-Service
Why Most Startups Fail Their First Tech Hire (And How to Get It Right) Hiring your first developer is a critical moment for any startup. The right hire can set you up for success, while the wrong one can lead to missed deadlines, costly rewrites, and even startup...
by Andy | Feb 13, 2025 | CTO-as-a-Service
CTO vs. Tech Lead vs. Engineering Manager: Who Do You Really Need? One of the most common challenges startups face as they grow is figuring out who to hire to lead their technical team. Many founders struggle to understand the differences between a Chief Technology...
