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This is a great read for any startup leader wondering when to begin investing in their company’s IT organization. As the article points out, timing is everything. Decisions such as when to hire an IT leader, when to invest in enterprise systems, and what interim solutions to use are critical to supporting rapid growth.
Equally important is choosing the right person to lead IT through this stage of evolution. What type of technology leader does your company need at this moment? Someone who can build the foundation, support expansion, and guide the business through a period of complexity and change.
The excerpt below summarizes this perfectly:
As these demands would suggest, a successful technology leader at an adolescent company will be both visionary and hands-on. They must describe and chart a path to the future state but have a detailed enough knowledge of the business and technology to adjust quickly. Communication is critical here. The leader needs to help their business partners understand the direction but also the trade-offs being made, especially in terms of future costs being incurred.
For founders, executives, and early-stage operators, understanding this balance early can be the difference between scaling smoothly and hitting avoidable roadblocks. A strong IT foundation, paired with the right leadership, positions a growing startup for long-term success.
Read the full article here: https://nationalcioreview.com/business/when-to-introduce-it-to-a-growing-startup/