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Principal-level CTO leadership without the hire

Get strategic architecture, team guidance, and execution oversight at a fraction of the cost. Avoid the $150k-$250k+ full-time hire while getting the expertise you need.

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70%
Cost savings vs full-time CTO
15+
Years of technical leadership
Flexible
Scale up or down as needed

Full-time CTO vs Fractional CTO

Full-Time CTO

$150k-$250k+
Per year + equity + benefits
  • 6-12 month hiring process
  • Risk of bad hire (costly to replace)
  • Fixed cost regardless of workload
  • May lack hands-on execution skills
  • Limited to one person's expertise
  • Equity dilution
Best Value

Fractional CTO

$4k-$12k
Per month, flexible engagement
  • Start immediately (no hiring delay)
  • Proven track record, zero risk
  • Scale up/down based on needs
  • Strategic + hands-on execution
  • Access to full technical network
  • No equity required

What you get

Technical Strategy & Architecture

System architecture decisions, technology stack selection, scalability planning. Make the right technical decisions before they become expensive mistakes.

Team Leadership & Mentorship

Guide your engineering team, establish best practices, conduct code reviews, and mentor junior developers. Raise the bar across your entire team.

Hiring & Team Building

Define roles, screen candidates, conduct technical interviews. Build a high-performing engineering team without the costly hiring mistakes.

Execution Oversight

Sprint planning, roadmap prioritization, delivery management. Ensure your team ships on time without burning out.

Vendor & Partner Management

Evaluate tools, negotiate contracts, manage technical vendors. Make informed decisions on build vs buy.

Investor & Board Communication

Translate technical progress into business outcomes. Prepare technical due diligence for fundraising.

Who this is perfect for

Pre-Seed to Series A Startups

You need senior technical leadership but can't justify a $200k+ hire. Get strategic guidance and execution oversight without burning runway.

Non-Technical Founders

You're building a technical product but lack the expertise to make critical architecture decisions or manage a dev team effectively.

Growing Companies

Your engineering team is growing but you don't have senior leadership to guide architecture, establish processes, and mentor the team.

Engagement models

Strategic Advisory

8-12 hours/month • $4k-$6k/month

Monthly strategy sessions, architecture reviews, and async guidance. Perfect for companies with a strong team that needs strategic direction.

Active Leadership

20-30 hours/month • $8k-$12k/month

Weekly team meetings, sprint planning, code reviews, hiring support. Full CTO responsibilities at a fraction of the cost.

Custom Engagement

Flexible hours • Custom pricing

Tailored to your specific needs. Scale up during critical periods, scale down during steady state.

Need senior technical leadership?

30-minute consultation to discuss your technical challenges, team structure, and how fractional CTO support can accelerate your growth.

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