CTO Mentoring
22 years of lessons learned—so you don't have to learn them the hard way.
How I Work
No frameworks. No worksheets. Just conversations about the real challenges you're facing.
You bring the problem. We work through it together. I share what I've seen work (and fail) in similar situations. You decide what to do. Then we debrief on what happened.
What We Can Work On
First 90 Days as CTO
The playbook I wish I had. What to focus on, what to ignore, and how to avoid the classic mistakes.
Technical Decision Making
When to build vs buy. How to evaluate new tech. When to say no to the CEO's shiny object.
Team Building & Scaling
Hiring your first engineers. Structuring teams. Keeping culture alive as you grow.
Stakeholder Management
Translating tech to business. Managing up. Getting buy-in for technical investments.
Is This Right For You?
Good Fit
- You're a first-time CTO or about to become one
- You're a senior engineer stepping into leadership
- You want honest feedback, not validation
Not a Fit
- You want a generic leadership course
- You need someone to tell you what to do
- You're not ready to be challenged
Let's Talk
Tell me what you're working on. If I think I can help, we'll set up a call.