Blog & guides
Software, teams and
the questions founders ask.
Practical guidance and notes from my work as a CTO, adviser and founder.
I write about the questions that come up when you’re trying to run a business and work out what your software team needs.
What’s on your mind?
Working with your team
Our roadmap keeps slipping. What should I do as CEO?
When dates keep moving, it gets hard to know what you can promise. Start by making the next conversation easier to have.
Read the articleWorking with your team
How do I know if our development team is doing a good job?
You can see the cost of development. Understanding what the team needs and what the business is getting takes a better conversation.
Read the articlePlatform decisions
Should we rewrite our software platform?
Your team wants to start again. How do you decide whether that’s a good use of the next year?
Read the articleLeadership decisions
Do we need to hire a CTO?
Work out what you need someone to take responsibility for before you start looking.
Read the articleDelivery decisions
Why is software delivery slow?
Before hiring more developers, look at what happens to a piece of work on its way to a customer.
Read the articleStart with the kind of help you need
Who should own the next step?
Compare independent reviews, fractional and interim CTOs, permanent hires, development partners and technical due diligence. Understand the responsibility each can take on.
Read the technology leadership guideWhat needs to change?
Who needs authority to act?
Who will carry out the work?