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Re:Ask HN: I don't enjoy being a CTO. Now what? by rorykoehler on Monday June 13, 2016 @12:50PM (#11895335)
I always viewed tech as a tool to improve the other aspects of the organisation. What are you doing with tech if you are not improving either operations, marketing or finance?
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Re:Ask HN: I don't enjoy being a CTO. Now what? by DelaneyM on Monday June 13, 2016 @12:58PM (#11895385)
It could also be your product.
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Re:Ask HN: I don't enjoy being a CTO. Now what? by OpenDrapery on Monday June 13, 2016 @02:44PM (#11896241)
I think the difference between line of business software and companies that are actual software companies is so huge that it starts to make no sense to compare them.

I've worked on technology that goes out the door and contributes to the company's revenue stream, and I'd have been insulted if someone said I was in "IT". The cultural differences between that and truly working in the IT cost center is massive.

Most people who spend the careers working for banks and insurance companies never see the other side of the chasm.

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Re:Ask HN: I don't enjoy being a CTO. Now what? by rorykoehler on Tuesday June 14, 2016 @12:51AM (#11899863)
In which case it's just one step removed. All products I have ever come across fix a pain point in one or more of the areas mentioned.
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