# EP68: So You Want To Be A CTO with David Crawford

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Podcast: [Tech World Human Skills](https://stenobird.com/podcast/tech-world-human-skills-6393428)
Published: 2025-11-12T05:30:00+00:00
Episode link: https://www.elevatedyou.live/podcasts/tech-world-human-skills/episodes/2149109769
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In this episode we're talking about being a CTO. People listening might have CTO career aspirations. A lot might report into a CTO, and others might be selling to CTO's. So we talk to David about all things CTO. David Crawford has spent many years as a CTO. He's also been a CTO advisor and non-executive director. He often hosts London Tech Leader panels, and also hosts the "CTO Lens" podcast. Show Links Ben Pearce LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/benpthoughts/ Tech World Human Skills Home - https://www.techworldhumanskills.com David Linked In -  https://www.linkedin.com/in/david-crawford-13679a/   CTO Lens Podcast -  https://open.spotify.com/show/5aT2XrO7CTOCLPqKZmcnT9   Takeaways The role of a CTO is complex and varies by organization. CTOs are responsible for technology vision and strategy. Understanding finance is crucial for technology leaders. Soft skills in leadership are essential for success. Performance management is a critical aspect of the CTO role. Engaging with the business is vital for a CTO. Career development requires curiosity and mentorship. Fractional CTO roles are becoming more popular. CTOs must balance technical knowledge with leadership skills. Communication with non-technical stakeholders is key. Keywords CTO, CIO, technology leadership, fractional CTO, skills, career development, performance management, stakeholder management, communication, technology strategy    

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