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53 Questions Developers Should Ask Innovators

TechEmpower CTO

” or “Are you developing for desktop, tablet, mobile, or all three?” ” Of course, it’s more complicated than just checking boxes on a question list. The innovator/developer relationship needs to be a conversation. How big is the anticipated development team? How will it be structured?

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Initial Conversation with a CTO or Technical Advisor

SoCal CTO

Are you a non-technical startup founder who’s about to go have a conversation with a Chief Technical Officer (CTO) or Technical advisory type person? Maybe you are going for a reality check on your current situation - wondering if you have a Weak Development Team or a Startup Founder Developer Gap. Small talk is not a motivator.

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Software Developer vs Software Engineer Differences: Bogus or Real

Codegiant

From the desk of a brilliant weirdo #1: “ The difference between a software developer and a software engineer is the same as the difference between a c**k and penis. ”?—?Unknown. Justin Pincar Founder & CTO of Achievable. Honestly, being called a software engineer or a developer is fine. fair enough.

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Product manager salary: Pay range factors, tips for making more

CIO

A product manager coordinates technical, marketing, and business functions, taking ownership over a specific product or service over the course of its lifecycle. Chief product officers are now rewarded on par with CTOs, and likewise, a lead product manager should earn similar to a lead engineer,” she says.

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How the ‘diversity hire’ accusation and other barriers remain for Black women in tech

CIO

Her comments tallied with the BCS/CBF research, which found that Black women rarely advanced into more senior technology roles, with women of all ethnicities poorly represented at IT director (17%) and programmer/software developer level (16%). Editor’s note: BCS did not have figures for Black women in these roles. ]

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How to hire the right product manager for your IT needs

CIO

We spoke to a host of experts, including product managers and those who supervise, hire, and mentor them, about what you should be looking for if you’re hiring a new PM for your team. Seth Dobbs, CTO at IT services and consulting firm Bounteous, gives a pretty good thumbnail sketch of what an ideal product manager would look like.

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Tech Leadership books

Apiumhub

In this practical guide, author Camille Fournier (tech lead turned CTO) takes you through each stage in the journey from engineer to technical manager. This book is ideal whether you’re a new manager, a mentor, or a more experienced leader looking for fresh advice. Mantle, Ron Lichty Mantle.