AI, Startup Growth & The Game-Changing Role of Fractional CTOs | Innovantage Podcast #16

In this episode of The Innovantage Podcast, host Maxim Golikov speaks with Laimonas Sutkus, a Fractional CTO and Tech Advisor with over a decade of experience in AI startups, fintech, and health tech. Laimonas brings a unique perspective on the role of fractional CTOs and their game-changing impact on early-stage startups.

Key Topics Covered:
➡️ Laimonas’ Journey: From launching AI and SaaS startups to becoming a fractional CTO.
➡️ AI Startups: Are we in another bubble, or is AI here to stay?
➡️ The Fractional CTO Advantage: How startups can benefit from flexible, cost-effective leadership.
➡️ Startup Strategy: Practical advice on MVP development, securing funding, and scaling effectively.
➡️ AI and Data Quality: Why proper data management is critical for AI success.
➡️ Emerging Technologies: Beyond AI – what other innovations are shaping the startup ecosystem?
➡️ Mentorship and Validation: The importance of mentorship and validating product-market fit.
➡️ Advice for Non-Technical Founders: How to effectively lead and scale a tech-driven startup without a technical background.

Laimonas also shares practical tips on navigating product development uncertainties, building high-performing tech teams, and creating strategies for sustainable startup growth.

If you’re a startup founder, entrepreneur, or aspiring leader in the tech space, this episode is full of actionable insights to help you thrive in today’s fast-paced tech landscape.

🎙 Connect with Our Guest:
🔗 Laimonas Sutkus: LinkedIn

🎙 Connect with Max (Host):
🔗 Max Golikov: LinkedIn

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