Strategic Technical Leadership Without Full-Time Commitment
Part-time CTO for product strategy, architecture, and technical decisions.
Senior Technical Leadership—Without the $250K Salary
Part-time CTO engagement scoped to the hours and budget your startup actually needs—from advisory calls to hands-on architecture work.
Most startups need senior technical judgment—architecture decisions, hiring guidance, investor-ready documentation—but can't justify a $200K+ full-time hire. A fractional CTO fills that gap: experienced leadership on your terms, no equity dilution, no long-term commitment.
What a fractional CTO covers
Architecture & tech stack decisions
Right choices made early prevent expensive rebuilds
Engineering hiring & interviews
Know what to look for—avoid costly mis-hires
Investor-ready technical docs
Due diligence prep, scalability assessments, roadmaps
Month-to-month, no lock-in
Start with advisory, scale to hands-on as you grow
Senior Technical Judgment on Tap
The strategic thinking of a $200K/year CTO, scoped to your stage and budget.
Technical Architecture
System design, tech stack decisions, scalability planning. We define the technical foundation so your team builds on solid ground.
Product & Engineering Strategy
Roadmap prioritization, build-vs-buy decisions, technical debt management. Align engineering output with business goals.
Team Building & Mentorship
Hiring plans, interview processes, code review standards. Build an engineering culture that attracts and retains talent.
Vendor & Tool Evaluation
Evaluate third-party services, negotiate contracts, choose the right tools. Stop wasting money on the wrong SaaS stack.
Due Diligence & Investor Support
Technical due diligence for fundraising. Architecture documentation, code quality reports, and scalability assessments.
Who Needs a Fractional CTO
If any of these sound like you, we should talk.
Non-Technical Founders
You have the vision but need a technical partner to translate it into architecture, evaluate developers, and avoid costly mistakes.
Growing Startups
Your team is shipping, but you need senior technical oversight for architecture decisions, scaling challenges, and engineering processes.
Agencies Serving Technical Clients
Your clients need technical credibility. Bring in CTO-level guidance for proposals, architecture reviews, and client confidence.
Companies Between CTOs
Your CTO left and you need bridge leadership. Keep engineering moving while you recruit a permanent replacement.
Flexible Plans for Every Stage
Start with Advisory and scale up as your needs grow. Month-to-month, no long-term contracts.
Advisory
Strategic guidance on demand
$1,500 - $2,000/month
8-10 hours/month
- Architecture reviews
- Tech stack guidance
- Monthly strategy call
- Async Slack/email access
- Vendor evaluation
Strategic
Active technical leadership
$3,000 - $4,000/month
15-20 hours/month
- Everything in Advisory
- Weekly strategy sessions
- Team code reviews
- Hiring support
- Engineering process design
- Roadmap planning
Hands-On
Embedded technical partner
$5,000 - $8,000/month
30-40 hours/month
- Everything in Strategic
- Daily team involvement
- Hands-on architecture work
- Sprint participation
- Investor/board prep
- On-call for critical issues
Everything a CTO Does—On Your Terms
Pick the areas you need most. We adapt to your priorities.
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What to expect from a fractional CTO engagement.
Advisory: 8-10 hours/month. Strategic: 15-20 hours/month. Hands-On: 30-40 hours/month. Hours are tracked and reported weekly. Unused hours don't roll over, but we're flexible about scheduling.
Need Technical Leadership?
Book a free 30-minute discovery call. We'll assess your technical challenges and recommend the right plan—no commitment.