Joe Scharf

Joe Scharf

Boulder, CO
Jan
08
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Select All Syndrome - A Treatable Startup Condition

Understand the signs of Select All Syndrome in startups and how a Fractional CTO can be the key to treating it.
6 min read
Dec
29
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The Fractional CTO in 2024

Discover the value that Fractional CTOs provide startups: cost-effective tech leadership and essential guidance in a challenging tech landscape.
5 min read
Dec
19
Accel-a-lonely?

Accel-a-lonely?

The investor day applause has died and the mentors have all gone home. How to avoid the post-accelerator loneliness.
2 min read
Dec
14
Why a Fractional CTO is a Cost Effective Leadership Option for Startups

Why a Fractional CTO is a Cost Effective Leadership Option for Startups

A fractional CTO is an affordable tech leadership option for many budget conscious startups. Here's why.
2 min read
Sep
26
Switching Startups? How Fractional CTOs are Helping

Switching Startups? How Fractional CTOs are Helping

Affected by the tech downturn? Fractional CTOs are hiring software engineers and have interesting opportunities at select startups that can be your optimal next career move.
2 min read
Sep
14
Seven Phases of a Fractional CTO Engagement (Part One)

Seven Phases of a Fractional CTO Engagement (Part One)

In part one of this series, we follow Jane, a Fractional CTO, through seven phases of an early-stage startup engagement.
5 min read
Sep
06
What is a Fractional CTO (2022)

What is a Fractional CTO (2022)

A Fractional CTO (fCTO) is an experienced technology leader helping founders navigate the many challenges startups encounter.
4 min read