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How a CTO Uses Technical Sparring Partners to Make Better Decisions
In this episode, Lucas and Luna explore the concept of the technical sparring partner — a practice where engineering leaders invite a trusted peer to stress-test major technical decisions before committing. They unpack how one CTO at a mid-stage SaaS company used a formal sparring partner from a non-competing firm to avoid a costly database migration mistake. The conversation covers the ground rules for effective sparring sessions, why internal critics often fall short, and how this approach builds decision confidence without slowing velocity. Specific examples include a real database…
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