Some Silicon Valley execs, for short

Answer:

CTOS

Hint:

Think of the top leaders in tech companies who report directly to the board—this abbreviation is their title. You might see it in job listings for major corporations.

Explanation:

This clue plays on the abbreviation for "Chief Technology Officers," which is commonly shortened to CTOs in Silicon Valley. The term "execs" hints at executives, and "for short" signals that the answer is an abbreviation. Since multiple execs are referenced, the plural "CTOs" fits perfectly.

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