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November 4 & 5, 2024

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September 4 & 5, 2024

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June 16 & 17, 2025

The Many Shapes of a VP of Engineering

Emily will talk about different archetypes that are common for the VP of Engineering role, how to assess what type your organization needs, and how the role can evolve over time.

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July 26, 2023

There’s a common misconception that, while CTO roles vary widely from company to company, VPs of Engineering play the same part everywhere.

The best VPs of Engineering know this isn’t true; the ideal role shape is contextual and based on the needs and stage of the company. Emily will talk about different archetypes that are common for the VP of Engineering role, how to assess what type your organization needs, and how the role can evolve over time. She’ll also talk about how to best prepare for the role in your organization if you’re interested in being a VP of Engineering someday, as well as how to build manager-of-managers skills that are essential to the VPE role.