Aspiring and first-time CTOsSee what the job actually asks for before gaps show up in board or team conversations.
Built from 100+ CTO job descriptions
Find the gaps before they become problems
Score yourself against 51 common CTO responsibilities and leave with a clear map of what you cover well, where you are thin, and what to work on next.
- Coverage across eight core CTO themes
- A short, ranked list of priority gaps
- Practical improvement guidance and a PDF report
Free during early access
Free$49
Complete it free while early access is open.
Takes 20 to 35 minutes · Save your report as a PDF
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Who this is for
Built for people carrying more of the tech leadership load than their current map covers.
- Builders stepping into leadershipYou can ship. Now map the risk, hiring, cost, and reliability parts of the role.
- CTOs already in the seatA straight scorecard of where you lead, where you are thin, and what to work on next.
- Founders becoming the tech leadClear language for your own gaps or a hire, based on real job descriptions.
What changes after you take it
You leave with a scored map of the role and a short list of gaps worth working on.
- A full picture of the roleCoverage across the themes companies keep hiring CTOs for.
- A short priority listThe Learning gaps that matter most, not a dump of every skill under the sun.
- Something you can act onHow-to-improve starters, a PDF report, and optional email nudges.
What you will be asked
Read one clear CTO responsibility and choose one of three answers. No typing, calculations, or preparation.
Example · 01 · Strategy & Vision
Translate messy business goals into concrete, prioritised engineering work
Choose one answer
1 · LearningI know this exists, but it is not a strength yet
2 · CompetentI handle this reasonably well most of the time
3 · LeadingI actively set the standard here for others
Inside the assessment
51 common responsibilities across eight themes, scored as Learning, Competent, or Leading.
- 01 Strategy & Vision · 9 items
- 02 Engineering & Architecture · 8 items
- 03 People & Leadership · 10 items
- 04 Product & Innovation · 5 items
- 05 Operations & Cloud · 7 items
- 06 Data & AI · 6 items
- 07 Risk, Security & Compliance · 3 items
- 08 Business & Stakeholders · 3 items
What this does not cover
This is the common core across most CTO roles, not every specialist duty attached to every version of the title.
- Regulated, GovCon, and specialist enterprise responsibilities.
- Sector-specific patent, clearance, or education programmes.
- Context-dependent topics such as ESG computing and one-off client escalations.
- Close the core gaps first, then layer on what your industry uniquely needs.
FAQ
How long does it take?
Most people finish in 20 to 35 minutes. You score yourself theme by theme, then get the full report.
What do I score against?
Common CTO responsibilities drawn from 100+ real job descriptions, grouped into eight themes. Each item is scored Learning, Competent, or Leading.
Is this really free?
Yes. Complete it free while early access is open.
What do I get?
Full results: SWOT, strongest and weakest detail, theme breakdown, how-to-improve guides for Learning gaps, a multi-page PDF, and optional email nudges for up to 10 gaps.
Is the 1-page preview my real result?
No. The preview is a sample page-one report so you can see the format. Your own scores come after you complete the assessment.
Is this a personality quiz?
No. It is a self-scored skills and responsibility map. There is no “type” to pass. The point is an honest gap list you can work.
Does this cover every CTO responsibility?
No. It covers the Common core from 100+ job descriptions, the centre of gravity for most CTO roles. Niche duties for regulated sectors, GovCon, IP portfolios, ESG computing, and similar specialist contexts are out of scope here.
Take the free assessment
Get coverage scores, how-to-improve guides, a PDF report, and optional nudges.
Free during early access
Free$49
Complete it free while early access is open.