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Christophe
Thelen

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CTO in residence
from Belgium 🇧🇪

Neverending hunger for knowledge, shy from the spotlight

Building software products and great teams is difficult. That's where Christophe shines with his empathy for individuals, team dynamics, and what the business actually needs. He has worked on scheduling products all his professional career and is probably one of the few who actually enjoys scheduling challenges. His drive is building long-term strategies and helping teams become proficient at executing them.

Which is the prettiest country you ever visited?
Definitely Norway. I was there during a short holiday while studying abroad in Sweden.

What is your superpower?
Zooming in and out of problems. Never forgetting the big picture while being able to go into detail when needed

Who is your biggest source inspiration?
To this day, my first manager is the one who inspired me to grow and get out of my comfort zone. Generally, I am inspired by as many angles as possible.

About Christophe

Base: Belgium
Studies: Bachelor in Software engineering
Passions: Lego, golf, DIY

Expertises

High performance teams
Coaching
Software Architecture
Team processes

Articles by Christophe

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When don't you need a fractional CTO

Collaboration

Ideas and insights

Team structure

Does every startup need an interim CTO? Fractional CTOs can accelerate growth and solve complex challenges—when brought in at the right time. Learn when it’s too early, too risky, or simply not the right fit for your business.

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Things we do in our first weeks as Fractional CTO

Team and leadership

Team structure

Team rhythm

A fractional CTO can transform a company by addressing urgent technical issues while developing a long-term strategy. Beyond firefighting, a fractional CTO focuses on building a sustainable, self-sufficient team that can thrive independently after their involvement ends. This is how to get started.

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Core Protocols: improving communication within your team

Collaboration

Communication tools

Feedback

Efficient communication is important for SaaS teams. Core Protocols can unlock great potential in communication. Implementing these protocols can significantly improve a team's output and overall satisfaction by creating a shared vision and setting clear expectations.

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