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Role of a CTO
The role of a CTO can be summarized as integrating the current stage and phase of the company. The CTO's focus and key metrics depend on whether the company is in the growth or mature phase. As the company evolves through different stages of existence, survival, success, and take off, the CTO's role evolves as well - providing direction in early stages and driving accountability in later stages. The ideal CTO wears many hats, acting as an executive, people leader, innovator, evangelist, and manager.
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