ICGTEC Insights
Notes from running the stack, not just reviewing it
Practical, specific guides on the questions that come up most: what a CTO actually costs, how to manage agencies you can't personally evaluate, and when to build instead of buy.
Cost & Hiring
Outsourced CTO vs. Full-Time CTO: The Real Cost Comparison
What a full-time CTO actually costs once you add equity, benefits, and recruiting fees - and how that compares to fractional and diagnostic-based alternatives.
Vendor ManagementHow to Manage Multiple Dev Agencies Without Getting Played
Warning signs you're being played, and a practical framework for coordinating agencies when you can't personally verify their technical claims.
Ecommerce & ShopifyShopify App Development: Build vs. Buy
The signs you've outgrown the Shopify App Store, what custom development actually involves, and a real decision framework.