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Writing on tech and business
Thoughts at the intersection of business and engineering.
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The value isn't in the code, it's in the system
Writing code has become easy. What's hard and valuable now is assembling a stable system from many parts, fitting it into existing infrastructure, and making the result work for everyone: users, product, security and the business.
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Technical due diligence: what an investor looks at
How to assess a startup’s product, code, team and risks in a limited window before an investment or a deal — and which conclusions matter most.
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When a startup actually needs a fractional CTO
The signs a company needs part-time technical leadership, how a fractional CTO differs from a full-time hire and from a contractor, and what the role covers.
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Rescuing a stalled software project
What I check first when a project has blown its deadlines and lost control: the recurring root causes of a crisis and the sequence for turning it around.