Books

You've built an MVP, found product-market fit, and now the pressure is on to hire more developers and scale faster—but here's the brutal truth: adding more people often makes everything slower, not faster, and most CTOs become bottlenecks drowning in meetings while their teams struggle with chaos. Stephan Schmidt, veteran CTO and startup coach, reveals seven battle-tested principles for scaling tech teams without losing your sanity, from structuring around ownership and promoting from within to avoiding the bottleneck trap and understanding why AI changes the scaling game entirely. Whether you're managing 5 developers or 50, this practical guide will help you build sustainable organizations that scale with purpose, not just pressure—stop throwing money at problems and start building organizations that actually work.

Engineering Leadership in Regulated Environments: A CTO’s HandbookBy Chrysovalantis D. Koutsoumpos In regulated industries, engineering leaders face a unique challenge: how to build systems that move fast without breaking rules, and scale teams without losing clarity or control. This book offers practical guidance drawn from real-world experience — designed for engineering leaders who operate in environments where compliance, trust, and delivery must coexist. Covering 30 focused chapters, it explores topics like team structures, architecture, risk management, audit readiness, product delivery frameworks, and long-term strategy. Each chapter includes actionable insights, tools, and approaches that help bridge the gap between technical leadership and regulatory expectations. Whether you're leading engineering at a fintech, healthcare company, or any compliance-heavy organization, this handbook provides a thoughtful and pragmatic reference to support your growth — and your team’s.

A pathway to a new philosophy of work, management & leadership, and a call to action for anyone faced with Intractable Problems & Elusive Opportunities. For current, aspiring, formal, and informal leaders. This book presents new principles, attitudes and behaviours along with examples from organisations and concrete practices. Perfectly suited for this digital, hyperconnected world and the ongoing Artificial Intelligence revolution.

Transform your startup from struggling to unicorn status with the Scaleup Methodology covering seven essential pillars—from digital sales to engineering excellence. Built on real-world experience across hundreds of scaling companies, The Unicorn Blueprint delivers actionable systems, not theory, that will revolutionize how you scale.

Como melhorar na arte de aprender com os erros — construindo uma cultura de aprendizado a partir dos erros em sua equipe ou organização.

The booklet contains everything to you need to make role descriptions work for you. Getting role descriptions right and using them as a tool will reduce your management effort, free your time, reduce conflicts and increases performance and motivation. The insights and practices in this booklet are based on my experience as an engineering manager and CTO, and my work as a CTO coach. Role descriptions are one of the areas I work with most of my clients on.

Unleash Your Inner Entrepreneur! What does it take to turn ordinary ideas into extraordinary success in the digital age? How can you navigate challenges, embrace innovation, and create a lasting impact in today’s fast-paced world? "Entrepreneur in Digital Era" is your ultimate guide to mastering the art of entrepreneurship in the modern world. Packed with insights from iconic companies like Apple, Google, and Amazon, and lessons from inspiring figures like Simon Sinek, J.K. Rowling, and Muhammad Ali Jinnah, this book will show you how to think big, act boldly, and stay ahead of the game. Discover how to:✅ Build a resilient mindset✅ Harness the power of digital tools✅ Lead with purpose and vision✅ Balance profit and social responsibility✅ Turn challenges into opportunitiesGet ready to redefine success and become the entrepreneur you've always dreamed of being. Are you ready to make your mark? 

Was erwartet Sie in diesem Buch?Grundlagen der Gewerbesteuer, wie ihre Berechnung funktioniert und wer sie zahlen muss.Praxisnahe Tipps zur Steuererklärung, zur Optimierung Ihrer Steuerlast und zur Nutzung von Freibeträgen.Strategien, wie Sie durch die Wahl des Standorts oder den Wechsel der Rechtsform langfristig Steuern sparen können.Fallbeispiele, die Ihnen konkrete Einblicke in die Auswirkungen der Gewerbesteuer geben.Warum ist dieses Thema so wichtig? Die Gewerbesteuer hat nicht nur Einfluss auf Ihre finanzielle Planung, sondern auch auf Ihre strategischen Entscheidungen. Sie kann bestimmen, wo Sie sich niederlassen, wie Sie Ihre Gewinne verteilen und welche Investitionen Sie tätigen. Eine professionelle Steuerstrategie ist daher ein entscheidender Faktor für den Erfolg Ihres Unternehmens.

Transform your cybersecurity from a necessary expense into a powerful engine for business expansion and market differentiation. This guide reveals how fractional executive leadership provides the enterprise-level strategy needed to build customer trust, navigate compliance, and outpace the competition. Stop just protecting your business and start using security to propel it forward.

Tired of wasting money on marketing that doesn’t work? The Only Marketing Guide You’ll Ever Need is the step-by-step guide you’ve been looking for to create a winning marketing strategy, no MBA or fancy consultant required. Whether you’re an entrepreneur or a small business owner, this book breaks down complex marketing into simple, actionable steps that drive real results. Learn how to audit your current business, set achievable goals, and implement proven strategies to grow your brand and boost sales. No fluff, no jargon—just practical advice you can apply today. If you’re ready to stop guessing and start seeing results, The Only Marketing Guide You’ll Ever Need is your ticket to marketing success.

Unlock the secrets to establishing your own successful online English school with "Eigo on the Go." This comprehensive guide offers step-by-step strategies, innovative teaching techniques, and practical tools designed to empower aspiring educators. With insights gained from years of teaching experience, you'll discover how to tailor lessons to meet student needs, integrate advanced AI technologies, and build a thriving learning community. Whether you're starting from scratch or looking to enhance your current offerings, this book is your essential roadmap to transforming your vision into reality.

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The worlds best documented planning methods, with 83% startup survival after 3 years etc.

איך להשתפר בלמידה מטעויות — לבנות תרבות של למידה מטעויות בצוות או בארגון שלך.