► Is it possible to be a hands-on CTO while driving your company’s business strategy?
As companies scale, the CTO's role becomes more complex. In today’s episode, we’re joined by Dawid Adach, a seasoned CTO who has navigated the tough decision many face: Should a CTO stay hands-on with the tech or step back and focus on business strategy? Dawid will unpack the key moments when CTOs need to redefine their roles to support the company's growth.
► Our guest 🌟
Dawid Adach 👉 [Guest’s LinkedIn URL if available]
CTO, tech leader, and startup advisor with a passion for scaling companies and solving technical challenges.
► In today’s episode:
- How the CTO role differs between startups and large organizations.
- When CTOs should shift focus from technical work to business strategy.
- The impact of AI on the CTO role and how it’s changing tech leadership.
- Signs it’s time to delegate coding and focus on growth and scalability.
- Common fears CTOs face when stepping away from the technical side.
- Strategies for balancing technical responsibilities with business leadership.
► Decoding the timeline:
00:00 – From engineer to executive: The CTO's path of transformation
25:54 – The CTO's view: Perspectives on leadership and decision-making
42:35 – CTO 2.0: How the role is evolving in AI age
55:33 – AI impact on leading, learning & programming
01:01:58 - Adapting CTO role to modern challenges
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