The CTO role changed.
The preparation didn't.
Most CTOs are promoted for their technical skills — then expected to lead people, set strategy, manage budgets, and present to boards. There's no playbook. Until now.
Built by people who've been in the seat
CTO Coach was founded by technical leaders who made the jump from engineering to the C-suite — and learned the hard way that coding skills alone don't prepare you for the role.
Our team has collectively led engineering organisations from 3-person startups to 200+ person departments, navigated fundraising rounds, managed technical due diligence, and rebuilt teams after failed hires. We've made the mistakes so you don't have to.
The market is broken
We researched every CTO education option available. Here's what we found:
Nobody bundles structured curriculum + coaching + community at an accessible price point. That's the gap CTO Coach fills.
What CTO Coach offers
Free CTO Readiness Assessment
22 questions across 5 leadership dimensions. Get scored on Technical Leadership, People Management, Business Acumen, Communication, and Self-Management. Takes 10 minutes, delivers instant results with specific action items.
Career guides and content
In-depth guides on the CTO career path, from "How to Become a CTO" to "Managing AI-Augmented Teams." Practical frameworks, not theory.
"From Senior Dev to CTO" courseComing soon
A 10-module structured program covering everything from technical strategy to board presentations. Built for engineers making the transition to CTO.
Our principles
Practitioner-built
Every framework, worksheet, and case study comes from real CTO experience — not academic theory.
Assessment-driven
Start with data. Our CTO Readiness Assessment identifies your specific gaps so you focus on what matters most.
Startup-specific
We focus on seed-to-Series C challenges: first hires, scaling from 5 to 50 engineers, technical due diligence, and AI strategy.
Async-first
CTOs work 50-60+ hour weeks. Everything is designed for self-paced learning with optional live touchpoints.
Part of a bigger picture
CTO Coach is the practitioner side of the equation — helping CTOs get better at their craft.
Our sister site FractionalChiefs.com helps companies find and hire fractional CTOs and other C-suite executives. If you're considering going fractional, we can help with both the skills and the opportunities.
Ready to find your blind spots?
The CTO Readiness Assessment takes 10 minutes and is 100% free.
Take the Free Assessment