How 1st Time CTOs Win in PE-Backed Companies

12 Essential Mindset Shifts That Seperate Survivors from Standouts

Jul 22, 2025

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These are the critical mindset shifts I wish I knew when I first became CTO of a PE-backed company.

This list would’ve saved me thousands of hours of frustration, and probably a few bruises to the ego.

So, If you're stepping into a PE-backed CTO/CPO role for the first time, or trying to level up fast as a VP of Engineering or Product, start here.

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