A single high-impact technical hire can accelerate an ISP for years, while the wrong hire can quietly introduce risk, stall progress, and drain organizational energy. This session focuses on how CTOs can significantly improve their odds of hiring technical talent that multiplies capability rather than simply filling open roles.

The discussion covers the technical and non-technical traits that matter most in ISP environments, how to distinguish true problem-solvers from résumé-driven candidates, and interview techniques that reveal how individuals think under real operational constraints. The session also addresses team fit, growth mindset, and role design, ensuring that top performers are positioned to succeed after they are hired. Attendees will leave with sharper criteria, better questions, and a stronger hiring lens so every technical hire moves the organization forward.