[threesevens]

I do need a programmer, but I would like someone that also takes accountability and ownership of the business. Eventually they'd grow into a CTO role.

I wanted a product made for my own use case, so I paid someone to make it. Now I'm showing people, and there are minor changes they'd want.

[IncRnd]

That makes sense. I really hope that takes off for you.

Regarding a CTO, though, maybe a business manager would work for you. That certainly sounds cheaper to me, and you'd still control the product direction if desired.