ZachGoldberg/Startup-CTO-Handbook
Startup CTO Handbook
This project is a comprehensive handbook and resource collection designed for startup technical executives. It provides a structured management framework that assists leaders in scaling engineering organizations, managing team dynamics, and aligning technical initiatives with broader business objectives.
The repository distinguishes itself by offering a combination of strategic leadership guidance and operational standardization. It includes diagnostic frameworks for assessing team performance, templates for hiring and evaluation workflows, and structured processes for incident analysis and infrastructure governance. By integrating these management tools with technical best practices, the project supports executives in navigating the complexities of organizational growth and technical decision-making.
Beyond core leadership development, the resource covers a broad range of operational capabilities including cloud infrastructure management, budget tracking, and the standardization of development pipelines. It facilitates professional growth through peer-review feedback loops and coaching models, while providing actionable checklists to ensure consistency across engineering operations.
The content is maintained as an open-source repository, allowing the material to evolve through community contributions and shared management experiences.