Summary
You've been wondering lately: what does a startup CTO actually do? Maybe you've seen CTO job postings and thought, "Could I do that?" Or a founder has floated the idea of you joining their startup as CTO, and you're... intrigued but unsure. Do CTOs still code? Or is it all meetings and spreadsheets? How much of your day is technical versus business? And if you take the leap, will you miss being a developer?These are exactly the questions we'll tackle with Rendle on this LinkedIn Live.
Here's What You'll Discover:
- What a startup CTO actually does day-to-day
- How much hands-on coding time you can realistically expect, and when you'll need to let it go
- What "contributing to business strategy" means when you've spent your career thinking in code
- The real difference between being a CTO and just being "the most senior developer"
- How your schedule, workload, and daily rhythm change when you're leading a small team
- Whether you're ready to make the jump, or if it's smarter to stay hands-on for now
What you'll leave with:
- Clarity on what the CTO role actually involves versus the myths you've heard
- A realistic picture of your first 90 days as a startup CTO
- Confidence to stop wondering "what if" and start evaluating whether this path is right for you
- Understanding of what you'd need to learn, negotiate, and prepare before stepping into the role
If you're curious about becoming a CTO but genuinely unsure what the job entails, this conversation will give you the answers you've been looking for.
