Fractional CTO
Executive-level tech leadership without the full-time cost
Part-time technology leadership—architectural reviews, roadmap development, team building, and strategic planning.
What's included.
Technology Strategy
Align technology decisions with business goals. Define the technical vision, make build vs. buy decisions, and prioritize investments.
Architecture Leadership
Guide technical architecture decisions. Review designs, establish standards, and ensure systems are built for scale.
Team Development
Build and grow your engineering team. Hiring strategy, organizational design, mentorship, and performance management.
Vendor & Partner Management
Evaluate and manage technology vendors. Contract negotiation, relationship management, and vendor selection.
Board & Investor Relations
Communicate technology strategy to stakeholders. Board presentations, due diligence support, and investor updates.
Risk & Security Oversight
Ensure appropriate security and compliance posture. Risk assessment, incident response planning, and security governance.
Why choose this service.
Our fractional cto solution delivers tangible results that impact your bottom line.
How clients use this.
Pre-Series A Startups
Early-stage companies that need technical leadership but can't justify a full-time CTO. Strategic guidance during critical growth phases.
Growing Companies
Companies scaling beyond their founding engineers. Need leadership to build teams, establish processes, and professionalize operations.
Non-Tech Founders
Business leaders without deep technical backgrounds who need a trusted technical advisor for strategy and vendor management.
Transition Periods
Cover during CTO search or transition. Maintain momentum and continuity while finding the right permanent leader.
How we deliver.
Assessment
Understand your business, technology landscape, and challenges. Identify highest-leverage areas for improvement.
Engagement Design
Define scope, time commitment, and working relationship. Establish communication rhythms and decision-making processes.
Active Leadership
Provide ongoing strategic guidance, team leadership, and decision support. Regular check-ins and as-needed availability.
Transition
As your needs evolve, help hire and onboard permanent leadership. Ensure smooth handoff and continued success.
Tools we use.
When a Fractional CTO Makes Sense
A full-time CTO costs $300-500K+ when you factor salary, equity, and opportunity cost. For many growing companies, that's neither affordable nor necessary. A fractional CTO provides the strategic guidance and leadership you need at 20-40% of the cost, scaling up as your needs grow.
The Role of a CTO
A CTO isn't about writing code—it's about making decisions. Technology strategy, architecture direction, team building, vendor management, and stakeholder communication. It's ensuring that technology enables rather than constrains your business growth.
Ready for strategic technology leadership?
Let's discuss your challenges and explore whether fractional CTO support is right for you. No commitment, just a conversation.