Free CTO Readiness Assessment
Find out where you stand across 5 critical CTO dimensions in just 10 minutes. Get a personalised score with your strengths, blind spots, and specific action items.
What it measures
The modern CTO role spans far beyond code. This assessment measures the full spectrum across 5 dimensions.
Technical Leadership
Architecture decisions, tech debt management, build vs buy, and scaling systems from startup to enterprise.
People Leadership
Hiring, 1:1s, difficult conversations, team culture, and scaling from 5 to 50+ engineers.
Business Acumen
Strategy, budgets, roadmap prioritization, stakeholder alignment, and making the business case for technical investments.
Communication
Board presentations, cross-functional alignment, technical writing, and translating complexity for non-technical audiences.
Self-Management
Time allocation, stress management, delegation, imposter syndrome, and avoiding the founder/CTO burnout trap.
How it works
Three steps. Ten minutes. Actionable results.
Answer 22 Questions
Scenario-based and self-assessment questions across 5 leadership dimensions. No trick questions.
Get Your Score
Instant results scored 0-100 with a breakdown across all 5 dimensions.
See Your Growth Areas
Your top strengths, biggest gaps, and specific action items to close them.
Who this is for
What you'll get
Overall readiness score from 0 to 100
Category breakdown across all 5 dimensions
Your top strengths — what you're already doing well
Your top gaps with targeted action items to close them
Frequently asked questions
Is the assessment really free?
Yes, 100% free. No credit card, no hidden upsell wall. You see your full results immediately after completing the assessment.
How long does it take?
About 10 minutes. There are 22 questions — a mix of scenario-based, self-rating, and one open-ended question at the end.
Can I retake it?
Absolutely. Many people retake it every few months to track their progress. Each attempt gives you a fresh score.
Do I need to sign up to see my results?
No. You see your full results immediately — no signup required. You can optionally save your results by creating a free account.
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