Lead technology strategy. Master Build vs Buy decisions, technical debt management, and executive communication for growth-stage startups.
Being a CTO is about business strategy as much as technology. This course covers the strategic decisions that define a company's trajectory. You will learn to evaluate 'Build vs Buy' decisions to save years of dev time. Master communicating technical risks (like tech debt) to non-technical boards and CEOs. We cover structuring engineering organizations, managing vendor relationships, and ensuring compliance (SOC2/ISO) as you scale. The ultimate playbook for technical executives.
Estimated completion time: 21 lessons • Self-paced learning • Lifetime access
Yes, primarily Series A to C growth stages.
Strategic focus, but assumes deep tech background.
Yes, managing cloud spend and headcount costs.
Yes, helps structure the roadmap early on.
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