Listen "Fractional CTO Chris Bee on DevPlan, Startup Clarity & AI's Real Impact on Product Teams"
Episode Synopsis
In this episode of Software Leaders Uncensored, host Steve Taplin interviews Chris Bee, a fractional CTO with extensive experience in both product and engineering roles. Chris shares insights from his career journey, including his time at major tech companies like Microsoft, Amazon, and Uber, and discusses the value he brings to early-stage startups through advisory roles. The conversation delves into the need for fractional CTOs, innovations in proptech with companies like Goodroutes, and the development of AI tools for product management through his venture, DevPlan. Chris also addresses the challenges faced by startups in the current tech landscape, the transformative role of AI in software development, and the importance of educating engineers on utilizing AI tools effectively. He concludes with valuable leadership lessons and advice for aspiring fractional CTOs.
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