Opinion

August 2, 2021

Why CPTOs shouldn't be the new normal

There are some cases where a CPTO can thrive, but they are the exception, not the norm.


Credit: Stephanie and Frank Leue

Frank, my husband, and I could be our own little C-suite. Frank is a former chief technology officer (CTO) who transitioned into a product role, and I am a chief product officer (CPO) with more than 14 years of experience. 

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