Coding Chats

On Coding Chats, John Crickett interviews software engineers of all levels from junior to CTO. He encourages the guests to share the stories of the challenges they have faced in their role and the strategies and tactics they have used to overcome those challenges providing actionable insights other software engineers can use to accelerate their careers.

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Startup Advisor Secrets: Hiring, CTOs & Going From POC to Product

Coding Chats Episode 80 - start-up advisor Alexander Berkovich shares his expertise on building successful start-ups, hiring strategies, CTO roles, and the importance of communication between technical and business teams. Discover practical tips for navigating the challenges of early-stage companies and how to align technical excellence with business goals. Chapters 00:00 Introduction to Start-up Advising 02:09 The Day-to-Day of a Start-up Advisor 05:39 Hiring Challenges in Start-ups 07:39 Defin...

May 28, 2026•24 min

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