> it's not the most valuable thing I could be doing > Even now that I went into consulting I have a couple counter points on this. Previous CTOs I know that p

> it's not the most valuable thing I could be doing > Even now that I went into consulting I have a couple counter points on this. Previous CTOs I know that post to LinkedIn a lot, helped fill open roles, share company developments, and appear well networked "IT gurus". Then eventually started their consulting firms. Thing was, they were like executive celebrities to their dozens->hundreds of reports they managed over the years while holding their CTO roles. Fast forward a few years, many of those reports are now >=director levels managing $xxx million of budget dollars at various other companies. So, when they hear their old CTO is starting a consulting company, well you know how that goes. The CTO consulting firm is quickly a 100+ team. So maybe not the best use of your time for the company you work for at the moment, but it can pay dividends in the future for you personally.