The First CTO - The Job Nobody Explains
Practical playbook for first-time CTOs at startups.
The First CTO - The Job Nobody Explains launched on April 1, 2026 with 6 votes, #1,677 of 21,247 launches that month and more than 75% of that year's launches.
What it does
Practical playbook for first-time CTOs at startups. Learn architecture decisions, hiring, managing founders, and CTO leadership from someone who has been in the seat.
Practical playbook for first-time CTOs: architecture, hiring, managing founders & leadership. From someone who's been in the seat.
Please check your email to confirm your subscription. You'll receive Chapter 2 ("The 40% Rule") as a free PDF shortly. "It's like Ben is inside my brain, validating my thoughts before the situations even arise." "If you're transitioning into technical leadership, this book is a no-brainer. I've known Ben since the very start of our careers 15 years ago, and his proactive approach to the industry has always been inspiring. Now, as I embark on my first CTO role, his book The First CTO has been a revelation. It's rare to find a resource so succinct that makes you feel so understood; it's like Ben is inside my brain, validating my thoughts before the situations even arise. Ben, I'm adding you…from benhowdle.im
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