Christophe Thelen

CTO in residence

Leadership

Show me the way: engineering demo 101

Engineering demos fail when they present what was built instead of why it matters. A practical guide to leading with business impact, showing the happy path, and translating technical work into terms your audience actually uses.

Engineering

Your network isn’t as safe as you think

Cheap consumer devices from Amazon and BestBuy ship with factory-installed malware and botnet software. The Zero Trust principle isn’t paranoia; it’s the only safe assumption for any network you don’t fully control.

Leadership

Be a lobster

The processes that got you here will eventually constrain you. Like a lobster shedding its shell, scaling companies must periodically dismantle what worked intentionally, not in panic. Constraints aren’t a failure; they’re proof you’ve outgrown your current structure.

CTO

When don't you need a fractional CTO

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.

CTO

Things we do in our first weeks as Fractional CTO

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.

Leadership

Core Protocols: improving communication within your team

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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