Category: Blog
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This question’s been floating around a lot lately. And I get it. The pace of change is wild. Tools that barely existed a few months ago are now building actual software. Not mockups. Not ideas. Real working apps. I’ve been playing with a few of these tools recently. One of them let me build an…
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Fractional leaders are no longer a fringe idea – they’re becoming a permanent fixture in the modern business landscape. As companies navigate the uncertainty of scaling, tight resources, and ever-changing market demands, bringing in a seasoned part-time leader can be the difference between drifting and deliberate growth. I’ve been living this shift first-hand through FlexyCTO,…
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The Rise of Conversational Software Creation and What It Means for Business In the past few days, I’ve had a glimpse into a future where coding isn’t just faster – it’s almost optional. It started with trying a voice-based AI tool. Unlike the typical robotic assistants, this one felt human. It used natural pauses, intonation,…
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Flexible Tech Leadership for Growing Businesses I’m Andrew, the founder and driving force behind FlexyCTO.com. As a Yorkshire native with deep roots in Leeds, my connection to the city extends far beyond my university years at the University of Leeds. I’ve actively participated in and supported Leeds’ thriving innovation hubs and collaborative spaces, gaining first…
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(Except When It Isn’t) I heard a phrase recently on a podcast that stopped me in my tracks. It wasn’t even a main point – just a throwaway comment – but it lodged itself in my brain:“The best predictor of future success is past performance.” It hit home for me because I’m living it right…
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How Decision-Making Works in Professional Environments When people are exposed to an idea enough times, they often make a decision without actively realising it. Repetition builds familiarity, and familiarity builds trust. However, when dealing with busy professionals, getting them to pay attention to something new is incredibly difficult. Even if a new product could save…
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Why Startups & SMEs Struggle Without Tech Leadership Many startups are founded by domain experts – healthcare professionals, engineers, or industry specialists – who have identified a real problem and a potential solution. They understand the market need and may have commercial guidance, but technology leadership is often missing. There are three essential pillars for…
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Startups Have Great Ideas – But That’s When the Problems Begin Many startups – especially in tech and software development – begin with a brilliant idea. But having a great idea is just the start. Execution is where things often go wrong. The reality is, most ideas never get executed at all. We’ve all heard…
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Interesting question, isn’t it? There’s this stereotype we’ve all seen – the college dropout in their 20s with nothing but a laptop, big dreams, and maybe a hoodie. Think Zuckerberg, Page, and Brin. The narrative is that young entrepreneurs are the ones building billion-dollar empires from dorm rooms. But is it actually true? average age…
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It’s a tricky question, isn’t it? When I’m reading a book or watching a film, I usually finish. Even if the book is tough going or the film is a bit of a slog, I push through. Why? Honestly, I’m not sure. Maybe it’s the guilt of seeing an unfinished book staring at me from…
