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CTO & CPO Coach | Executive Coach | M&A Product/Tech Diligence

🎯 3 Pitfalls When Interviewing CTOs & VPs of Engineering 👥 Overemphasizing Technical Skills  Technical prowess clearly matters, but exceptional CTOs need outstanding leadership abilities and strategic vision to align technology with business objectives. 🧩 Relying on Past Experience Alone  Seasoned candidates typically have well-rehearsed stories about their past experiences. Challenge them with real-time scenarios to truly assess their problem-solving capabilities and judgment. 📊 Missing Structured Evaluation Criteria  Without a clear assessment framework, bias and emotion creeps in.  Define specific leadership, technical, and strategic benchmarks to make objective hiring decisions. Want to learn more? Hoola Hoop can help. #TechHiring #Leadership #Engineering

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