Guest contributors Hunter Walk, Mark Haseltine, Nidhi Gupta Are you wondering if combining the roles of Chief Product Officer (CPO) and Chief Technology Officer (CTO) is a smart move for your company? With the growing popularity of a product-led approach, the emphasis on customer-centricity, and recent budget sensitivity, this question…

Once every few years, a product is launched that you didn’t know you needed, but now you can’t remember life without it. GPT-3, short for “Generative Pre-trained Transformer 3,” is a language generation model developed by OpenAI, which uses machine learning and internet data to generate human-like text. While not…

When speaking with engineering leaders about growth, people tend to lead with WHAT they want to do. These conversations become more interesting when I put my coaching hat on, and we dig into what’s motivating them and WHY. People define “growth” and getting to the “next level” differently. Plus, your…

Hiring the wrong person can be expensive, but using references can help avoid this. So, even if you have a thorough interview process, strong intuition, or urgency to hire quickly, it’s important to use these game-changing tips to make the best hiring decision. The Hiring Manager / Founder should conduct…

You’ve figured out who you need to hire, and now it’s time to prepare for the search and align your team. As a follow-on piece to my article, CTO and VP of Engineering — What’s the Difference, and Who Should I Hire? …

As an executive recruiter, I’m often asked about the difference between the role of a VP of Engineering vs a CTO. So, I decided to revisit an old blog post, this topic never gets old! Every company’s DNA is unique, and titles evolve as a company grows. Titles also mean…

Upon reflecting on best practices that have helped our clients make critical CTO, VP Engineering, and Chief Product hires, I’d like to share practical tips so that you too, can land the best candidate. Hiring a critical leader for your company must be done with intention at every step of…

As we move past “The Great Resignation” and get used to “The Great Reshuffle,” I’m excited for what’s to come. The fabric of work is undergoing a radical transformation; how we work, where we work, and why we work is being upended. Based on my 15 years of technical recruiting…

Given my purpose is to help others find fulfillment and reach their greatest potential, I decided to relaunch the business I started in 2012, the People Project. People Project’s mission is to build successful companies and fulfilling careers. My immediate plan is two-fold: 1) to provide executive-level retained search for…