Re:Ask HN: What and where do CTOs read?
by davismwfl on Thursday July 18, 2019 @11:22AM
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I typically read industry vertical publications to keep up with the industry trends, currently I am in healthcare so I keep up on relevant industry publications there and FDA/FTC announcements. I also own a small business in the Marine industry (boating/yachts etc) so I read professional boat builder and other industry publications there.
HN - mainly for what is the startup world talking about, trends and just cause it is fun.
Techcrunch - again, mainly to keep up with startups and fundings
CNN/Fox/NBC/CBS -- I do read articles from them all when the articles are business or world related. I personally dislike Fox and CNN but just because I dislike them doesn't mean I shouldn't read what they are putting out there and form my own opinions. Keeps me well read to also stay up in current event type conversations.
Forbes, Fast Company, Fortune -- Mainly again to keep up and learn what is being said.
Github code -- I read a ton of code each week not only ours but other open source projects so I can both learn how problems are being solved and see new languages being utilized to solve real problems not just "hello world".
Overall I'm a voracious reader of most all things to do with business, technology and financial matters. Books, magazines and blogs are always on the list, but I am cautious on the source of the content to know if I am reading a press release disguised as news etc.
Also, I keep tabs on twitter on specific people and companies to see what is happening and read links they post etc. Always follow my competitors and anyone I find that might have interesting content.
HN - mainly for what is the startup world talking about, trends and just cause it is fun.
Techcrunch - again, mainly to keep up with startups and fundings
CNN/Fox/NBC/CBS -- I do read articles from them all when the articles are business or world related. I personally dislike Fox and CNN but just because I dislike them doesn't mean I shouldn't read what they are putting out there and form my own opinions. Keeps me well read to also stay up in current event type conversations.
Forbes, Fast Company, Fortune -- Mainly again to keep up and learn what is being said.
Github code -- I read a ton of code each week not only ours but other open source projects so I can both learn how problems are being solved and see new languages being utilized to solve real problems not just "hello world".
Overall I'm a voracious reader of most all things to do with business, technology and financial matters. Books, magazines and blogs are always on the list, but I am cautious on the source of the content to know if I am reading a press release disguised as news etc.
Also, I keep tabs on twitter on specific people and companies to see what is happening and read links they post etc. Always follow my competitors and anyone I find that might have interesting content.