contents

 

  

Front matter

foreword

preface

acknowledgments

about this book

about the author

  

  1 The Chief Technology Officer (CTO)

  1.1  What makes a Chief Technology Officer

  1.2  Different types of CTOs

Prestartup, in name only

Funded startup: The technology expert with money

Established company: Their first CTO

Established company with CTO

  1.3  Determining whether we need a CTO

  1.4  Evolution from engineer

The first 100 days

  1.5  Top 10 qualities for a CTO

  2 Managing up

  2.1  Partnering with your CEO

The office of the CEO

Types of CEOs

Setting the tone

Tips for a successful partnership