Books and blogs have a limited anecdotal value (sometimes it is high but the effort is also high). I’ve learned more from individual HN comments and actual work experience and mistakes than any book.
Books and blogs have a limited anecdotal value (sometimes it is high but the effort is also high). I’ve learned more from individual HN comments and actual work experience and mistakes than any book.
Maybe it’s some reverse psychology thing. Ok I’ll do it, you evil genius…
PS CTOs aren’t always chosen, many are self-appointed as founders or co-founders (possibly in this case too).
Chosen implies you’ve been subject to external assessment, self-appointed is a different matter altogether (ie. you may be extremely aware of possible knowledge/experience gaps that you need to quickly fill).
To add my own suggestion, I think High Output Management by Andy Grove is an excellent resource (not just for CTOs)
It just seemed a shame not to mention hackernewsbooks since it is probably a good resource for the OP :)
It makes more sense though if you have sold it! Congrats on that.