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Just about everyone knows about the CEO and CFO. But chances are you’ve heard of a few other chief officers- such as the CIO, CTO, or CPO.

These roles are responsible for making some of the most important decisions for a company. While their responsibilities often overlap to a degree, they do have dedicated and important functions.

The Chief Information Officer (CIO) is in charge of information and technology.

The Chief Technology Officer (CTO) is in charge of building the product.

And the Chief Product Officer (CPO) is in charge of the product itself.

Let’s take a look at each of these in turn to see what exactly their role is.

Developing cutting-edge technology has become synonymous with success. For startups and non-technical founders navigating the competitive market, off-the-shelf solutions might fall short of meeting their unique demands and ambitions. This is where the prowess of a custom software development company shines.

The tech industry is notorious for its abundance of jargon, acronyms, and complex terminology that can leave even the most seasoned entrepreneurs scratching their heads. It can be especially daunting for non-technical founders – another barrier they must face as they strive to build a successful tech startup. 

For these entrepreneurs, the need to understand common tech jargon can add stress. To help, we’ve decoded some of the most important tech terms and concepts for non-technical founders. 

By the end, you’ll be fluent in tech-speak, having unlocked a new level of understanding on your entrepreneurial journey. 

Many of our clients don’t have a technical background. But that doesn’t stop them from founding tech startups and building amazing products.

The truth is, being a computer wizard is not a prerequisite at all for working in tech. Non-technical founders can get the technical skills they need by hiring the right people. And the expertise that they do have- such as social skills or industry-specific knowledge- may far outweigh the need for programming abilities.

But if you don’t have a tech background, you do potentially face some challenges that other founders don’t have. Watch out for these issues:

No-code and low-code platforms are popular software solutions for many founders and organizations. With little training, almost anybody can create working applications using these frameworks.

Yet at the same time, relying too heavily on no-code creates long term problems for founders. They can get locked in to a single vendor, making it difficult or impossible to move their business to a more suitable system. In many cases, a custom software approach would have made more sense.