9 Signs Your Engineering Org Has Outgrown Its Structure
Missed deadlines, bottleneck leads, unclear ownership? Learn the 9 signs your engineering team has outgrown its structure and how to fix it.
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Notes on building teams and technology
Practical writing on the decisions founders face as they scale: hiring, architecture, and the org design that keeps both from breaking. No fluff, no cargo-culting.
The Non-Technical Founder's Guide to Reading an Architecture Review
Handed an architecture review you can't fully read? Here's what a good one looks like, the red flags to ask about, and how to use it as a decision, not a shelf item.
What a Fractional CTO Actually Does in 10 Hours a Week
Paying for 10 hours a week of CTO time and not sure what you're buying? Here's exactly where those hours go — and why fewer hours can mean better decisions.
Technical Debt Isn't the Problem — Not Knowing Which Debt to Pay Down Is
Not all technical debt is worth paying down. A simple framework for triaging debt by cost and risk — and knowing which to leave alone.
Do You Need a Fractional CTO or a Full-Time One? A Founder's Checklist
Not sure if you need a fractional CTO or a full-time one? A 10-point checklist covering stage, budget, and hiring load — plus when to make the switch.
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