How do you make sure you are aligned and that you both see the problems, challenges and opportunities that one party sees? This looks more like a traditional c

How do you make sure you are aligned and that you both see the problems, challenges and opportunities that one party sees? This looks more like a traditional company than a tech company, which is not helped by it being based in NYC. The CEO and CFO are probably buddy-buddy while the CTO is an outsider "geek."