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Startup CTO or Developer

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I’ve been having discussions with several people recently about the role of the CTO (Chief Technology Officer) in very early stage companies. In December 2007, I described how I commonly take on an Acting CTO Role in a Start-up. That’s why Roger Smith puts the focus of the CTO on programming for the earliest stage.

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Technology Roles in Startups

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I’ve worked with 30+ early-stage companies in all sorts of capacities (and spoken to many, many more), so I thought it might be worthwhile trying to classify the various ways that I’ve engaged in different technology roles in startups. Actually, David’s taking even broader roles than I generally do as he’s CEO for at least one startup.

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Product Management for Startups in Los Angeles – Steve Gilison

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Steve Gilison worked as a market researcher and product manager at a startup where my company, TechEmpower , did the software / web development. I have about 11 years in the technology sector including roles doing market research, sales and product development. Most people think they can do product design. I can see that.

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Catch #Mindshare50 Talks Live on TechZulu

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Bushnell is currently co-founder and chief game designer for Anti-Aging Games. Director of Business Development, WellnessFXZak is fascinated by the cross section of technology, experience design and health. Together with two doctorate scientists, he is currently working on games designed to stimulate the brain.

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Moving Analytics | Sitting Kills, Moving Heals

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Through simple design, extensive sensing mechanism research, and behavioral science principles, Moving Analytics is carving out its own innovative niche in a heavily competitive space by providing a simple solution for highly sedentary people. The sensing technology, too, is unique to our solution. This was run out of USC?

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Top 57 Online Startups Meets Technology Meets Product Posts for November 2010

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Equity-Only CTO and Equity-Only Developers - SoCal CTO , November 1, 2010 I had a recent email dialog with the founder of a company looking for a CTO for their startup. can feel you now—corporate recruiters at career fairs, sending offer letters to work at banks and consulting firms. Research in Motion (RIM).

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myLINGO | Connecting Non-English Speakers with the Movies

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’ OP: Of course we had to do a lot of research to figure out if this was a viable solution. We did a lot of investigative research — cold calling executives in Hollywood through networks at Harvard and networks through Johns Hopkins, the school where my brother graduated from. Entertainment.

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