This episode is with Stephen Morris. Steve is a fractional CTO with a passion for software development and cyber security.  He directs IT strategies, advises on product and technology and helps other CTOs to go to market too.   Things we discussed: Companies not needing or being able to afford a full time CTO Helping aspiring CTOs Interim and fractional being a career progression from a full time engagement How he got bored when doing only one job, and the challenges were the same year on year The need for companies to have a CTO Bailey & Associates - a company that helps CIOs and CTOs to thrive: https://bailey.associates/ The difference between a CTO, CIO and CDO A longer discussion around C-level naming, and how they connect How portfolio careers get more popular in Europe A choice of commitment Shared responsibility How to price oneself: fixed pricing, ongoing commitment, time based, equity only How to find work: networking, platforms and recommendations Trust between contractor and business The Portfolio Collective: https://portfolio-collective.com/ The trusted advisor book How Covid and working from home made it easier to take on work The gig economy for C-Level Shared learning and cross fertilisation Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/stephen-morris-cto/ Volker is a sales, strategy and leadership consultant working as an interim CRO. Find out more on his website or subscribe to his newsletter.