Expectation vs. Reality for 1st Time CTOs

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Feb 06, 2025

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👋 Hello Technocrats!

The gap in expectation vs. reality for 1st time CTOs is pretty HUGE. Today, I’m going to catalog all the most common areas of difference & what your mindset should be for each.

Cheers & let’s dive in!

Bobby

No matter how good you are as a tech leader you’re not ready to be a CTO. Trust me, you…

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