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Struggling to get leadership buy-in for your projects? I’ve been there! ?? Check out my latest blog where I share five key strategies to help you secure the support you need and turn your ideas into reality. ?? Learn how to: - Align your project with leadership goals - Build compelling business cases - Navigate pricing and tech trends #Leadership #ProjectManagement #TechStrategy #BusinessSuccess

?? Attention Non-Technical Founders! ??? Are you struggling to bridge the gap with your tech team? You're not alone. As a non-technical founder, navigating the world of developers and technical co-founders can feel like speaking a foreign language. But fear not! We've just published a nice little guide on our blog: "Bridging the Gap: 12 Power Strategies for Non-Technical Founders to Excel with Tech Teams" Here's a sneak peek at what you'll learn: 1?? Master the art of clear communication 2?? Embrace the power of small teams 3?? Prioritize simplicity over complexity 4?? Understand the ongoing nature of software development 5?? Foster a culture of pragmatism and sound metrics Plus 7 more game-changing strategies! Remember, you don't need to code to be an effective leader in tech. Your vision, business acumen, and ability to bridge worlds are your superpowers. Ready to level up your tech leadership While you are here, let's discuss: What's your biggest challenge in working with your tech team? Share in the comments below! #StartupLife #TechLeadership #FounderTips #EntrepreneurshipJourney

Let's talk about the rollercoaster ride of bringing an MVP to life. Picture this: you're on the final lap, the finish line is in sight, and then, out of the blue, a hiccup. Can be a small burp, can be the kind that makes your eyes water. It could be something as seemingly benign as a deployment snag – a tiny detail overlooked, a compatibility issue that nobody anticipated, or that one elusive bug that played hide and seek during all those testing rounds. Every time, our heart skips a beat. In these moments, the challenge looms large. It's like being handed a puzzle with a missing piece just when you thought you were about to place the last one. The frustration is palpable, the tension, thick. Yet, it's precisely here, in the thicket of challenge, that the true spirit of our tech team comes to the fore. They don't back down; they huddle. They strategize. They dive back into the fray. It's in these heated moments that our tech team truly shines – not as problem solvers, but as problem conquerors.... we take a deep bow. #MVPDevelopment #TechChallenges #StartupLife #Innovation #ProblemSolving

?? From the Soup Nazi's Kitchen to a CTO: A Seinfeld Guide to Tech Leadership Is being a CTO like one big Seinfeld episode? I can't help but draw some parallels: ??? Legacy Code = Kramer's Apartment: Nobody knows how it works, full of surprises, and touching anything might bring it all down! ?? Explaining Technical Debt To Your CEO: It's like Kramer pitching his "make your own pizza" place. Sounds great at first, "We're innovating!" But now we're left with half-baked features, messy code "toppings" everywhere and a platform as stable as Kramer's business ideas. ??♂? ?? Managing "That" Engineer: It's like dealing with George after he storms out, quits, only to return the next day as if nothing happened. The same as “that” engineer who throws a tantrum in a meeting,"That's it, I'm outta here" and slams their laptop shut. Next morning? They're back, coding away, wondering why everyone's walking on eggshells. You're left juggling their brilliant code contributions with their... let's call it "vibrant" personality, feeling like Steinbrenner trying to figure out if he should fire George or promote him. ?? Innovation Pressure: You’re expected to ideate faster than Elaine can say "Get out!" Deploy your code, no bugs allowed—not even one little yadda yadda yadda. ?? CTO Life: The CTO is basically the Soup Nazi of tech, running a tight ship, making tough calls and sometimes just yelling "No pull-request for you! Come back, one year!" Who knew Seinfeld had so much to teach us about tech leadership? #TechHumor #CTOLife #SeinfeldInTech #LeadershipLessons #InnovationChallenges #CTOs

Does your CTO excel at Proof of Concepts? They should. PoCs are where innovation meets reality. A good CTO will: - Validate ideas quickly. Instead of endless debates, they build and test. - Identify risks early. They spot potential pitfalls before they turn into costly issues. - Foster innovation. By encouraging experimentation, they drive innovation. - Save time and money. Efficient PoCs prevent wasted resources on unviable solutions. Remember, it's not about building something perfect from day one. It's about testing, refining, and iterating. How has your approach to PoCs shaped your startup's journey? Share your experiences below! #CTO #TeamBuilder #Strategy

What if your tech team doesn’t fully understand your product vision? For founders, that’s not just a minor concern — it’s a potential disaster. A misaligned team means delays, wasted resources, and a product that falls short. But what if we told you there’s a way to ensure every single step of development stays true to your vision? Swipe through to see how we at CodeLions make misalignment a problem of the past. ?? #productvision?#startupgrowth?#techleadership

My tech journey has taught me that tech sometimes isn’t just about writing code—it's about leadership, innovative problem-solving, and being open to opportunities, whether big or small. ??This path has been filled with ups and downs, and yes, moments of imposter syndrome. But I’ve realized that it’s essential to look beyond the challenges and stay focused on the possibilities that lie ahead. ?? #TechLeadership #ProblemSolving #ImposterSyndrome #GrowthMindset

Have you ever wondered what it would be like to go from Big Tech to a startup? Or have you wondered how to interpret that Big Tech productivity research for your stage of company? Join me at?#QConSF?this year where I'll be speaking on the leadership track and sharing all that I've learned in the transition from big tech to leading engineering for Sanity.io -- I've spent so much of my career thinking about productivity and the tradeoffs are different when you're scaling a fast moving, earlier stage business. https://lnkd.in/gjtmRRzs

To save or not to save: that is the question! ?? But don’t you worry – we have someone who knows more than well how to tackle strategic financial decisions in business. ?? Andrew Poddubny, Engineering Director at Innovecs, has crafted an article for HackerNoon and is ready to share his expert knowledge. From both: his personal experience and observing his peers managing everything from startups to large enterprises, it's clear that assembling the right team poses a universal challenge. Determining whom to hire, negotiating salaries, and pinpointing necessary skills can be overwhelming — especially for non-technical leaders who may find the technical aspects perplexing. Click the link to find the answers to all the burning spending-related questions. ?? https://bit.ly/4c8dra8 #Innovecs #Engineering #Hackernoon #techmedia

When we say "Your tech is in safe hands," we do mean it. ???? At #ScaleUp, we’re more than just a tech team—we’re committed partners in building something extraordinary. Our mission with every product we design and develop is to give founders the tools to turn bold ideas into powerful, scalable solutions. From #MVP development to product-market fit and beyond, we bring real-world experience to help you make strategic, educated decisions. It's about building tech that isn’t just functional—it’s built to grow and adapt with you. ?? It’s creating products that make you say: “Yes, this is exactly what we need.” Let’s create something amazing, together. #ScaleUpSuccess #BuildingWithPurpose #SafeHands #ProductDevelopment