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Interesting read. I've been approached by non-tech founders for CTO roles many times, and the main reason I turn them down is that I don't believe in their pro
by alphadevx 12y ago
Interesting read. I've been approached by non-tech founders for CTO roles many times, and the main reason I turn them down is that I don't believe in their products, but don't have the heart to trample on someone else's dreams.
Having worked for a failed start-up before, I'll only go back to that madness for a very solid product offering, and a sizable financial reward given the risks.
- yeka 12y agoI'm curious about the non-tech founders who approached you, was it the good old PPT pitch or they have actual TRACTION ?
- alphadevx 12y agoMost of them had working prototypes to be fair, one even with dedicated hardware, but no market traction. A lot of them were trying to create new markets, which is always risky as hell. Anyone tries to hit me with a PPT-only and it's an immediate "no thanks".