Morgan Craft is a New York-based former software engineer and CTO, and currently a founder and Fractional CTO. He joins me to discuss the concept of a fractional CTO, why they're growing in popularity, and how to decide whether one is right for you.

In this episode

Why would a company hire a fractional CTO instead of a full-time CTO?
Why it's so hard for early-stage startups to hire a full-time CTO
How soon should a new company hire a fractional CTO?
What are the risks of continuing without a CTO?
How "hands-on" is a typical fractional CTO?
The relationship between the CTO and the product in small companies
How to choose a fractional CTO
How do you coach and mentor developers you work with?
Thoughts on working with off-shore developers?
Is a fractional CTO as committed as a full-time CTO?
What does it look like to graduate from a fractional CTO to a full-time CTO?
What does a fractional CTO cost?
Do fractional CTOs typically earn equity?
Using a fractional CTO to hire your first developer
How to connect with a fractional CTO

Resources

Morgan Craft on Managers Club podcast: What is a Fractional CTO?
Rand's List Leadership Slack

Guest
Morgan Craft
Web site: MorganCraft.com
LinkedIn: mgan59
gitBabel

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Morgan Craft — Is a fractional CTO right for your company?