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Sep 17, 2019 · R&D Management

Which Tech Leader Does Your Startup Really Need? CTO, Architect, or Tech Manager Explained

The article examines the evolving technical leadership needs of a fast‑growing beauty social‑ecommerce startup, contrasting the roles of senior developer, technical manager, technical director, architect and CTO, and explains why a founder may actually need a technical manager rather than a CTO at early stages.