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262. Why the CEO is the most dangerous person in a tech startup
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Most startup CEOs think they’re the visionary.
But in today’s episode, you’ll learn why the CEO is often the single biggest threat to team productivity — and how to avoid becoming one.
Based on a real conversation with a seasoned CTO and a sales leader who’ve scaled startups to exit, this episode dives into the blind spots that trip up even well-meaning founders.
Whether you’re a CEO, part of a startup team, or investing in one — this lesson will help you lead smarter, build better, and waste less time.
Listen to learn:
Why startup CEOs are more dangerous than corporate CEOs (and it’s not about ego)
What “Seagull CEO Syndrome” does to your roadmap and morale
How developer paralysis destroys velocity — and how to fix it
What smart founders, teams, and investors can do to keep priorities on track
Lesson mentioned in this episode:
Why MVPs are Always Late, Why That's Okay, and What to do About It
Chapters
00:00 — The Real Threat: Why Startup CEOs Kill Productivity
02:10 — Power Without Process: How CEO Impulses Go Unchecked
04:30 — Seagull Syndrome: How CEOs Derail Roadmaps
09:15 — Nothing to Do? Why Bored CEOs Delay MVPs
14:10 — Bottlenecks in Human Form: When CEOs Bypass Their Own Leaders
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For the full transcript, go to https://www.techfornontechies.co/blog/262-why-the-startup-ceo-is-the-biggest-risk-to-their-own-team262 episodes
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