7CTOs Growth Program

Up-level your team. Up-level your career.
Become the CTO you aspire to be.

7CTOs’ supportive CTO group coaching program is laser-focused on helping your engineering team deliver more effectively and helping you grow your CTO leadership skills.

The 7CTOs group coaching program utilizes the proven CTO Levels™ framework, with assessments and action plans, helping you and your team stay focused on what works. You also have full access to our supportive CTO community so you can foster innovation and creative thinking.

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ASSESS

Step 1: Assess your current team, process, and technology challenges

You’ve been heads down working on building your company. We love it. You do what it takes to get your products in the hands of your customers.

These easy-to-complete assessments, are focused on our topic of the month so you can focus on evolving in a specific area at a time. These assessments help you evaluate where your tech and team stand according to best practices.

LEARN

Step 2: Monthly group coaching calls to get you unstuck!

Focused on our topic of the month, these calls dive deep in how to recognize your challenge areas so you can get your team unstuck.

We love connecting you with CTOs and other experienced tech people to help get you unstuck, so throughout the month you’ll participate in the 7CTOs private community – asking question, and getting really great answers from other experienced CTOs.

TAKE ACTION

Step 3: Build an Action Plan focused on the next right thing

Each month as you learn, you’ll get the tools you need to build your 7CTOs Action Plan. It’s a very simple process that helps you understand just what to focus on next.

We know there is always a ton of work to do. So we give you clear guidance, and playbooks to focus your action directly toward driving results.

Whenever you have questions or feel blocked, the experienced CTOs in the 7CTOs community are there to help you get unblocked and get your questions answered.

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A GROWTH membership includes automatic priority enrollment in all 7CTOs events and activities.

All fees are covered as a part of your membership. A few examples:

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Private Community

Full access to the worldwide 7CTOs community of experienced CTOs. From startup to enterprise, we all have areas we need to strengthen in how we lead.

Ask questions, get informed answers – follow the topics you’re most interested in to learn how others are putting innovation into action

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Community Events

7CTOs regularly holds virtual community wide events which include fireside chats with well-known CTOs,

holds citywide Chapter Meetings for regional members to mingle, engage with a great speaker, discuss hot current events and topics, and connect with valuable resources.

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7CTOs 0111 Conference

Meet, mingle and learn with other 7CTOs members. The 7CTOs 0111 Conference includes killer presentations and fun events designed to grow your network and arm you with new strategies and know-how to take your tech organization and leadership skills to the next level.

Group Coaching

The heart and soul of the 7CTOs GROWTH program experience centers around our virtual group coaching sessions. These 90 minute sessions are professionally-facilitated by a CTO Levels™ Certified Coach and occur twice a month for each track.

Our tracks, align to the CTO Levels™ framework, STARTUP (Levels 0-3) and SPRINT (Levels 4-6) are designed to help you stay focused on what is most important to embrace for the the level your company needs you to operate.

In this confidential forum and relaxed environment, CTOs build trusted relationships, learn new skills and solve problems together.

Learn about the CTO Levels™ framework

Growth CTO Group Coaching — FAQs

What is the 7CTOs Growth CTO Group Coaching program?

Growth is a structured group coaching program for CTOs and senior engineering leaders who want to scale their leadership and improve how their teams execute. Each month focuses on a core CTO challenge, supported by coaching sessions, practical tools, and a trusted peer group. The goal is to help you move from reactive leadership to repeatable progress.

Who is Growth coaching for?

CTO group coaching is designed for CTOs, VPs of Engineering, and technical founders who are leading teams and navigating real scaling pressure. If you’re responsible for delivery, team health, and technical direction, and you want stronger systems, clearer priorities, and better leadership leverage, this program is built for you. 7CTOs offers the Growth CTO Group Coaching program for CTOs who want to strengthen their foundations.

What do Growth CTO Group Coaching members get each month?

Growth CTO Group Coaching members receive structured coaching sessions, a monthly topic focus based on the CTO Levels framework, and tools to help apply what you’re learning immediately. You’ll also get peer insight, accountability, and a community of CTOs who understand the job at the same altitude. This is not passive content, it’s guided execution.

How does group coaching work?

Coaching happens in a small-group format (10-15 people) so you can bring real challenges and get real feedback. Sessions include topic teaching, group discussion, and live coaching around member scenarios. You’ll leave with practical next steps you can implement with your team right away.

What topics does Growth coaching cover?

Growth focuses on the leadership and operational realities CTOs/SVPs face while scaling, including:

Aligning with the CEO and executive team
Building a high-performing engineering org
Hiring, leveling, and team structure
Delivery and execution systems
Strategy, prioritization, and roadmap clarity
Communication, influence, and decision-making

Topics are designed to help you lead with confidence and drive outcomes. This program is based on the concepts in the CTO Levels framework.

What results can I expect from CTO Group Coaching?

Most members join because they want clarity, momentum, and a better way to lead under pressure. The Growth CTO Group Coaching program helps you:

Make faster, higher-quality decisions
Reduce firefighting and execution chaos
Improve team accountability and performance
Communicate more clearly across the business
Build leadership habits that scale with your company

The outcome is measurable progress, not just new ideas.

How is Growth CTO Group Coaching different from other CTO communities or masterminds?

Many communities offer connection. Growth combines connection with structured coaching, facilitation, and real implementation support. You’re not just networking, you’re developing as a CTO alongside peers, with a framework and a cadence that creates momentum.

How much time does Growth CTO Group Coaching require each month?

Growth is designed to fit into a CTO schedule. The program is 3 hours over the course of the month and sessions are recorded for members to review.

Is Growth CTO Group Coaching right for first-time CTOs?

Yes, Growth group coaching is a strong fit for first-time CTOs who are learning how to lead at the executive level while building the engineering organization. It’s also valuable for experienced CTOs who want sharper systems, better leverage, and stronger peer support while scaling.

What if I’m a VP of Engineering or Head of Engineering, not a CTO?

You’re still welcome. Growth group coaching is built for senior engineering leaders who carry CTO-level responsibility, team performance, execution, strategy, and cross-functional leadership. If you’re operating at that level, you’ll get value from the program.

How do I join the Growth CTO Group Coaching program?

You can start by applying through the 7CTOs website. If it’s a fit, we’ll help you get enrolled and oriented so you can start strong in your first month.

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Principles we share in this experience:

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Learn a powerful tactic for how to put the block of the month into action within your team

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Challenge processing // present a current challenge to the group & get help on how to tackle it

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Block-specific Q&A //get clear so that you can develop your action plan

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Explore proven best practices that, when put into action, help our teams become more effective.

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Develop and exhibit a continuous learning mindset.

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Together we move from reactive to proactive.

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We practice the learnings from 7CTOs and CTO Levels™ in how we show up in group coaching and within the community.

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Together we learn and grow.

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