Fractional CTO
Part-time technical leadership and strategic guidance for startups. Tech strategy, architecture reviews, team mentorship, and vendor evaluation without the full-time cost.
What We Cover
Strategic technical guidance across all aspects of your tech organization.
Tech Strategy & Roadmap
Define technical vision, prioritize initiatives, and plan for scalability
Architecture Reviews
Evaluate system design, identify bottlenecks, and recommend improvements
Team Leadership
Guide engineering teams, establish best practices, and improve productivity
Vendor Evaluation
Assess build vs. buy decisions, review vendor proposals, negotiate contracts
Tech Stack Selection
Choose the right tools, frameworks, and infrastructure for your needs
Documentation & Standards
Establish coding standards, architecture docs, and onboarding guides
Engagement Models
Choose the model that fits your needs and budget.
Monthly Retainer
Ongoing part-time engagement (10-20 hours/month)
Includes:
Project-Based Consulting
Focused engagement for specific initiatives
Includes:
Who Benefits
Fractional CTO services are ideal for these scenarios.
Early-Stage Startups
Need technical direction but can't afford a full-time CTO yet
Non-Technical Founders
Need expert guidance on technical decisions and vendor management
Scaling Companies
Existing team needs strategic leadership and process improvements
Pre-Series A
Building MVP or preparing for fundraising with technical due diligence
Our Approach
From discovery to ongoing guidance in four steps.
Discovery & Assessment
We review your current tech stack, team structure, goals, and challenges to understand where you need help.
Strategy & Planning
Develop technical roadmap, architecture recommendations, and prioritized action items.
Implementation Support
Guide your team through execution, provide code reviews, and make real-time technical decisions.
Ongoing Guidance
Regular check-ins, course corrections, and continuous improvement of processes and systems.
What You Get
Frequently Asked Questions
A Fractional CTO provides part-time strategic technical leadership. This includes tech strategy, architecture decisions, team guidance, vendor evaluation, and helping non-technical founders make informed technology choices.
A full-time CTO is expensive ($150k-$300k+) and may be overkill for early-stage startups. A Fractional CTO gives you experienced technical leadership at a fraction of the cost, typically 10-20 hours per month.
For retainer engagements: 10-20 hours per month, typically split into weekly or bi-weekly sessions. For project-based: depends on scope, usually 2-8 weeks of focused work.
Yes. We can provide strategic oversight, code reviews, architecture guidance, and process improvements to help your existing team work more effectively.
Perfect use case. We can help you define your MVP, choose the right tech stack, create hiring plans, and even conduct technical interviews for your first hires.
This service focuses on strategy and leadership, not hands-on coding. If you need development work, we can recommend our engineering team or help you hire the right people.
We work with SaaS, fintech, e-commerce, healthtech, edtech, and other tech-enabled businesses. Our focus is on web and mobile product companies.
Pricing depends on engagement model and time commitment. Monthly retainers typically range from $3,000-$8,000/month. Project-based engagements are quoted based on scope. Contact us for a custom quote.
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