#11 How to not burn money and why startups don’t need a CTO | Stephen Blum

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The following is a conversation with Stephen Blum, CTO of PubNub, a serial entrepreneur, and investor. Stephen has played a crucial role in scaling PubNub to support over a billion devices, sending trillions of JSON messages for multi-user experiences. In addition to his role at PubNub, Stephen invests in startups, focusing on API companies and AI. In this episode, we talk about: Navigating the Tech Startup Ecosystem Stephen shares insights on scaling PubNub, tackling technical challenges, and the importance of having a market fit before raising funds. ️ Building a Resilient Infrastructure How PubNub's globally distributed messaging bus helps overcome scaling limitations and ensures high reliability and performance. Investing in Startups Discuss the criteria Stephen uses to evaluate startups, the importance of rapid MVP development, and market validation. Overcoming Scaling Challenges Learn about the evolution of roles within PubNub and the strategies for constructing successful and independent teams. Leadership in Tech Stephen's advice for non-tech founders, the importance of promoting your business effectively, and leveraging AI for operational efficiency. And more!