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The Startup CTO's Handbook | Zach Goldberg
Feb 20, 2024
CTO and author Zach Goldberg shares insights from 'The Startup CTO's Handbook' covering management fundamentals, technical leadership, and technology decisions. He offers advice for technical leaders to develop empathy and understanding within their organizations.
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- Pragmatic decision-making in technology choices is crucial for business success, putting aside personal preferences for the benefit of the company.
- Investing in developer experience and addressing tech debt leads to improved productivity and a more positive work environment, prioritizing creative work over inefficient processes.
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Key idea: Evaluating trade-offs for business decisions
As a leader, it is important to make pragmatic decisions based on the best fit for the business, considering factors like performance, reliability, and time to market. Personal opinions and team preferences should be put aside when making decisions that benefit the company, even if it means choosing a tool or technology that may not be a personal favorite.
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