The First Customer - How to Build and Manage a Technical Team with Fractional CTO Marc Adler

The First Customer

In this episode, I was lucky enough to interview Marc Adler, the Fractional Chief Technology Officer of CTO as a Service.
Marc reveals his roots in Queens, New York, and his unique exposure to the world of stockbroking through his father's career, setting the stage for his journey into the tech industry. Marc reminisces about his early days in tech, starting as one of the first Windows developers on Wall Street in the late '80s. He shares anecdotes from his time at Goldman Sachs and the challenges he faced in selling a word processor he developed for Unix. This entrepreneurial spirit leads him to establish his own company, Magma Systems, which he successfully sells in the late '90s before returning to consulting.
Marc's role as Chief Architect at various organizations, where he emphasizes the importance of customer focus, quality assurance, and continuous integration in software development. He provides insights into his approach to maintaining high-quality standards and ensuring customer satisfaction, drawing from his experiences at Citigroup and MetLife. Marc delves into his latest venture, CTO as a Service. He shares the genesis of the idea, inspired by years of providing free advice to startups and entrepreneurs seeking technical guidance.
Let's head up 95 to New York and delve deeper into the experiences and expertise of Marc Adler, leaving us inspired by his journey in the tech world!
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