[gtirloni]

Patience. Your timeline doesn't align with the CTO's or the company 's timelines and that's upsetting you , apparently.

Your CTO seems like technically knowledgeable. He's trying to be hands-on. These 2-hour meetings to listen to "his ideas" could just be him trying to communicate better because he obviously sees you're not on the same page. You should cherish these meetings, not push back.

For any new leader, existing coworkers that are constantly pushing back is just the worst. If you think you can't change your mindset to be more cooperative and empathetic with your boss, it might be better to quit.

Finally, would you like to be the CTO of this company if given the opportunity today?