Engineering Budget Planning: What CTOs Wish Founders Knew
Learn startup engineering budget planning from a fractional CTO. Hidden costs, salary benchmarks, infrastructure scaling, and tooling expenses that founders miss.
•6 min read
Technical Leadership
Fractional CTO insights, technical decision frameworks, and startup engineering guidance. Supports Fractional CTO service.
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How to Structure Engineering Teams from 5 to 50 Developers
Learn how to structure engineering team scaling from startup 5 developers to 50+ with step-by-step frameworks for team topology, roles, and communication patterns.
•6 min read
When to Rewrite vs Refactor Legacy Code: CTO Decision Matrix
Learn when to rewrite vs refactor legacy code with this CTO decision matrix. Includes scoring system, cost analysis, and startup case studies for technical leaders.
•7 min read
How to Create a Technical Roadmap for Non-Technical Founders
Learn how to create technical roadmaps for startups. Step-by-step guide covering timeline planning, feature prioritization, resource allocation, and milestone setting for non-technical founders.
•7 min read
How to Evaluate Technical Debt Before Hiring Your First CTO
Learn how to evaluate technical debt before hiring your first CTO. A practical framework for non-technical founders to assess code quality, scalability issues, and technical risks.
•10 min read
Technical Due Diligence Checklist for Pre-Series A Startups
Complete technical due diligence checklist for pre-Series A startups. Evaluate code quality, architecture scalability, security practices, and team processes for investment decisions.
•6 min read
Fractional CTO vs Technical Consultant: Which Does Your Startup Need?
Compare fractional CTO vs technical consultant scope, pricing, and engagement models. Learn which technical leadership option fits your startup's stage and needs.
•7 min read