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Build the Machine That Builds the Machine

Why CTOs and CPOs must step away from the code to truly scale

lilobase
Sep 26, 2025
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There’s a line I keep coming back to when thinking about leadership roles in tech: “Your job is to build the machine that builds the machine.”

It’s not just a clever metaphor — it’s a shift in mindset. And for CTOs, CPOs, and anyone leading product or tech at scale, it’s the only way to succeed.

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