How to Spot Revenue Leaks and Align Tech to Business Goals. Lessons from a Fractional CTO ft. Matt Dixon

Matt Dixon, a seasoned tech leader and fractional CTO, shares insights on aligning technology with business goals, addressing revenue leaks, and the importance of mindset in leadership. He discusses the role of a fractional CTO, the significance of metrics that matter, and the challenges of managing technical debt. Matt emphasizes the need for effective team dynamics and the dangers of shiny object syndrome in tech. He also explores the future of AI in business and the evolving role of CTOs in modern organizations.Chapters00:00 Tech, Business, and Leadership04:16 Revenue Leaks and Fractional CTO Work08:41 Working with Existing Tech Teams13:02 Managing Expectations and Misunderstandings16:39 Code Program and Misaligned Priorities20:58 Technical Debt and Shiny Object Syndrome26:47 What CTO's Should Be Doing28:55 AI in Tech and BusinessAbout MattMatt Dixon is the Founder and CEO of Front Range Systems, serving as a Fractional CTO for growth-stage companies generating $10-75 million in revenue. With over 25 years of technology leadership experience, Matt specializes in identifying and eliminating "revenue leaks": the invisible operational inefficiencies that cost companies significant money through manual processes and misaligned systems.Now based in Nashville, Matt focuses on logistics, insurance, healthcare, and sports industries, delivering operational clarity and measurable cost reductions within 90 days.When he's not helping CEOs fix their operations, you'll find him on track days pushing limits behind the wheel or traveling with his wife.Where to find Matt• Website: https://frontrangesystems.com/• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mattdixon/• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/fractionalctomatt• YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@FractionalCTOMatt