Become CTO

Become CTO helps technologists step into their full leadership potential — to think bigger, lead boldly, and create meaningful impact in their companies and careers. Our Mission: We transform technical experts from order-takers to impact-makers through strategic coaching and actionable frameworks. Because being smart isn't enough. Technical skill gets you in. Leadership keeps you there. Our Approach: Our methodology focuses on four key pillars: • Identity Shift: From reactive to proactive, from contributor to decision-maker • Real Impact: Building influence, strategy, ownership, and scale • Structure + Support: Providing the frameworks and guidance needed for transformation • Being LIT: Operating as a Leader, Innovator, and Technologist in everything you do Our Founder: Founded by TJ Hitchens, 6x CTO and former AWS leader, Become CTO brings real-world experience and proven frameworks to technical leadership development. Ready to unlock your potential? The CTO within awaits.