Frequency

Less Common, but High Impact.

Appears in small businesses where technology is central to growth — whether it’s a custom-built platform, software product, complex operational systems, or e-commerce. Often hired between $10M–$50M revenue, or when tech complexity begins to outpace founder knowledge.

Industry Zones

Daily Plan

  • Align technical strategy with business goals and growth targets

  • Oversee system architecture, software development, and infrastructure planning

  • Evaluate and adopt new technologies for competitive advantage

  • Lead engineering or technical teams (if applicable)

  • Ensure security, scalability, and performance of tech systems

  • Collaborate with other execs on product direction, operational efficiency, and risk management

  • Guide vendor relationships, outsourcing, and cloud services decisions

Core Requirements

Deep technical knowledge across systems architecture, software development, and cloud services

Strong business acumen to align technology with strategy

Leadership skills for guiding technical teams and vendor partners

Experience with cybersecurity, compliance, and scalability planning

Comfort presenting technical ideas to non-technical leadership

Bonus: familiarity with product design, UX, and emerging tech trends


Mission Briefing


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