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

Episode notes

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.