Step Into the Next Stage of Your Tech Career
The first blog designed to equip software engineers and aspiring leaders with the tools, tactics, and wisdom of a CTO who has successfully led engineering teams and navigated tech hiring challenges
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Best Practices and Techniques for Professional Developers in 2025
A practical guide to interviewing developers who can leverage ChatGPT, Claude, and other AI assistants to boost productivity without compromising code quality
How Fist-to-Five, One-Way Door Thinking, and Dictatorial Democracy Create Better CTOs
Discover what the data says about hiring for speed vs. fit—and how to make the right choice when building high-performing engineering teams.
What 500+ Interviews Taught Us About Developer Productivity
What every software manager needs to know about hiring and coaching in the age of ChatGPT
A Case Study in Letting Skill Speak Louder Than Labels
Hiring Remotely Without Risk: Strategies for Transparency and Output
What Great Tech Interviews Actually Look Like
How Algorithm Interviews Are Holding Back Your Dream Team
Talent > Skills: What We’ve Learned From 500+ Interviews
In this first issue, we explore how baselining interviews can transform your hiring process, helping you identify top tech talent faster and more effectively
