How critical is a technical startup CEO? WIRED recently published a guest post by our CEO on the pros and cons of having a leader who can code. The piece highlights key business leaders, including Kevin Systrom, Bill Gates, and others, who have used their technical skills to develop deeper understandings of their companies, and ultimately, make smarter business decisions. The piece also identifies CEOs who have propelled their companies forward despite lacking a background in computer science, like Aaron Levie and Steve Jobs.
"If a CEO wants to have a strong chance of success in the startup game, they need to have an understanding of both technical and business skillsets. While coding skills don’t necessarily lead to entrepreneurial skills, lacking a basic competence hinders a leader from truly making their company shine."
The article underscores the importance of having both technical and business skill sets in an ever-changing startup environment, and how even a basic understanding of the product is essential for a startup’s ultimate success.
Read the full piece on WIRED Insights and share your thoughts in the comments!
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