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The CTO’s Guide to Special Projects & Emerging Tech

In this episode, I sit down with Nate Sullivan, the CTO at Academia.edu, to discuss technology strategy and special projects. Nate shares insights on identifying and prioritizing emerging technologies, balancing innovation with business needs, and collaborating with product teams to drive impactful technical advancements.

Key Takeaways

The Role of a CTO in Special Projects

Nate focuses on exploring technologies a few quarters ahead while aligning them with business strategy.

Balancing Exploration with Business Needs

Special projects should solve real business problems rather than being just…

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