You're right; the delivery should definitely be tailored to the audience. In the past, I've interviewed with some early stage startup founders and CTOs who are

You're right; the delivery should definitely be tailored to the audience. In the past, I've interviewed with some early stage startup founders and CTOs who are intimately familiar with the company's bottom line, and who appreciated simple, direct answers. It's probably smart in most cases to reiterate the value you'll deliver. Working well with the rest is the team is absolutely part of that value.