This is an Open Coffee for Fractionals session — part of my coaching practice.Michael Payne shared where he’s been focusing lately — getting more intentional about local networking, Rotary, and building visibility as he gets ready to launch his book, Beyond the Commit: The Human Side of Software Development. Preorder: https://www.amazon.com/Beyond-Commit-Software-Development-English-ebook/dp/B0FP4239CD (available October 6, 2025)From there we went wide. Fractional roles, DevOps tools, wood stove smoke sensors, HVAC systems, and how every business is now both a tech and a data business. It was one of those conversations where the connections kept surprising us.We got into: Increasing your “surface area” for luck through Rotary, Chamber, and community connections Publishing books as credibility builders for Fractionals (Michael’s preorder: https://www.amazon.com/Beyond-Commit-Software-Development-English-ebook/dp/B0FP4239CD) Fractional CTO and DevOps work in venture/PE-backed companies Startups around combustion air controllers and smoke sensors The intersection of HVAC, IoT, and service models Why all businesses today are tech businesses (and data businesses)No slides. No pitches. No agenda. Just honest conversation.📅 Recorded August 18, 2025🎙️ Hosted by David RaistrickJoin a future sessionExplore the For Fractionals community

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