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Embracing the Weird and Other Non-Traditional Hiring Practices From a CTO

IT Toolbox

The post Embracing the Weird and Other Non-Traditional Hiring Practices From a CTO appeared first on Spiceworks. In this article, discover why tech leaders should embrace the weird in candidates and how they can build dynamic, productive teams.

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Startup CTO or Developer

TechEmpower - Information Technology

What does it mean to be a CTO for a startup? Should a startup CTO spend their time programming? The role of a CTO varies as the company matures. Here’s a graphic from Socal CTO that illustrates the roles as they change over time: In its earliest days, a startup’s top need is often to produce a product.

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Outsourcing Version 1: Advice from a CTO

CTOvision

No offense to software contractors, but given the choice I usually prefer to build software with hired employees. By signing on as employees, engineers demonstrate belief in the mission and commitment to the long-term success of the company.

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1Password hires its first CTO to scale in the enterprise and beyond

Venture Beast

1Password has hired its first CTO as the password management platform looks to double-down on its enterprise growth. Read More.

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Do You Need a CTO: Decision Factors

Information Week

Technology companies hire chief technology officers to lead research into new products and projects. But should IT departments in non-technology companies consider hiring CTOs as well?

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Tech Moves: Workday CIO joins Tanium board; Madrona investor departs; City of Seattle hires CTO

GeekWire

Other key personnel changes across the Pacific Northwest tech industry: — The City of Seattle announced Thursday it hired Rob Lloyd as its interim CTO and director of the IT department. Seattle healthtech startup DexCare hired Siva Vadivelu as CFO and Kimberly Haley as senior vice president of commercial operations.

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Tech Moves: Allen Institute hires COO; DexCare adds CTO; and more

GeekWire

Pittenger remained at Cint as CTO for about a year before joining DexCare in November. Rippl Care , a recently launched Seattle mental health startup geared for seniors, hired Jesse Schlueter as chief people officer.

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