What You Need to Step Up as a CTO with Etienne de Bruin, founder of 7CTOs
Oct 5, 2023
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Etienne de Bruin, founder of 7CTOs, discusses the CTO Levels Framework, its value in assessing tech organizations, and the launch of a licensing program. They also talk about the upcoming 0111 Conference, organization maturity, and personal life decisions.
The CTO Levels framework developed by 7CTOs helps assess a company's level based on team size and budget, allowing CEOs to identify areas of improvement.
The 0111 conference organized by 7CTOs focuses on AI and provides valuable insights for CTOs to build business acumen in this area.
Deep dives
CTO Levels Framework
The podcast episode discusses the CTO Levels framework developed by 7CTOs founder Etienne. The framework was initially created to help level people inside peer groups, as the definition of a CTO varies depending on the stage of the company. Etienne developed the CTO Levels framework to assess a company's level based on the team size and budget. By using this framework, CEOs can understand the level at which their company should operate and identify areas where their tech organization is stuck.
CTO Levels Open Source Resource
The CTO Levels framework has now been made into an open-source resource called ctolevels.com. The website provides playbooks and documents to help CTOs be great at their roles based on the different levels of the framework. The creators of the CTO Levels framework, which includes Etienne, Cathy Keating, and Scott Graves, are curating the content to continuously update and improve it. They also plan to launch a licensing and certification program to further support CTOs.
0111 Conference
The 0111 conference is an annual CTO conference organized by 7CTOs. It aims to bring together CTOs from around the world to foster connections and provide valuable insights. The conference focuses on building business acumen and delving into the topic of AI. Attendees can expect workshops, exercises, and discussions to explore the challenges and opportunities surrounding AI in the context of CTO roles. The conference is open to both 7CTOs members and guests, with a limited number of tickets available.
Today, we’re bringing you a special episode with Etienne de Bruin, founder of 7CTOs. We discuss the upcoming 0111 Conference and how Etienne conceptualizes the best framework for leveling up as a CTO.
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