How Many CTOs Does It Take? Exploring Startups, Process, and Engineering Efficiency
In this episode, two CTOs tackle a wide range of topics, starting with the humorous notion of the number of CTOs needed to accomplish common tasks like naming a podcast or establishing coding standards.
They share insights into their professional lives, discussing the intricate dynamics of hiring family, the nuances of early startup life, and the importance of implementing processes from the get-go.
The conversation delves deep into engineering management strategies, from effective retrospectives and debt registers to the pivotal role of estimation accuracy as a proxy for team performance.
They also explore cutting-edge tools like GitHub Codespaces and methods to measure leverage within teams.
The discussion is rich with actionable insights for tech leaders and startup enthusiasts, emphasizing the balance between productive processes and agile development.
00:00 Introduction and Podcast Title Discussion
01:14 Hiring Family for Work
03:37 Stealth Startup Insights
04:31 Process and Team Dynamics
10:02 Breaking the Iron Triangle
15:54 Exploring GitHub Codespaces
21:05 The Challenge of Tech Debt
22:17 Creating a Debt Register
23:16 Project Retros and Estimating Costs
27:08 The Importance of Leverage
31:42 Measuring Engineering Efficiency
36:23 Closing Thoughts and Announcements
