Yes, agreed. But do you know how rare good CTOs are? I do, because I've consulted for more companies without a good one than worked at companies with a good one

Yes, agreed. But do you know how rare good CTOs are? I do, because I've consulted for more companies without a good one than worked at companies with a good one. A good CTO is like a good CEO. They have to be involved in the nitty-gritty sometimes. Stepping down and up is a challenge that not many engineers possess.