Full-Stack vs. Specialized Developers: what does your SaaS startup need?
Explore the dilemma between hiring full-stack versus specialized developers in SaaS. Understand when to choose versatility or deep expertise for your project's success.
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CTO Soundboard: our new leadership mentoring service for SaaS CTOs and tech leaders
We often see competent technical leaders struggling to balance responsibilities in growing software teams. To help them, we now offer coaching and mentoring for SaaS CTOs with our new CTO Soundboard service.
Pulse Episode 13: Jason Fried on Trust, Hiring, and Rehiring
Andreas talks with Jason Fried, founder of 37signals (Basecamp), about rehiring and trust in the workplace. They discuss the "trust battery," representing trust levels and its fluctuations. Jason emphasizes enthusiasm and fit in hiring, and they explore rehiring former employees and role dynamics.
Why you can't have it all — a reality check for hiring
Don't compromise quality when hiring developers. Explore alternate hiring strategies like freelance and part-time arrangements, consider remote work, and focus on core competencies. Remember, 'perfect' candidates might not exist, but the right one does.
Supercharge your Startup with Staff Engineers
Staff engineers, senior technical leaders, guide and balance SaaS teams, possessing deep expertise. They excel as mentors, advocating for the team, providing feedback, and bridging business and technical goals. This guide explains if your business needs staff engineers and what they do.
How a CTO builds a team
There are many factors involved in building a thriving team. This is what a CTO must consider when hiring expert teams to build software.
Why you should invest in good engineers from the start
Investing in senior engineers is crucial for startups. They bring speed, efficiency, and quality to development, boost team morale, and ensure long-term profitability. Hire senior professionals from the start for success, here is why.
Why remote work works
Here we address some common excuses about why remote work doesn't work.
The Fractional CTO (or Interim CTO) explained
Discover the transformative role of a Fractional CTO in scaling startups and enhancing tech leadership without the overhead. Learn how part-time CTO services can drive your company's innovation and growth efficiently.