Fractional CTO Services
Get expert CTO-level guidance and strategic technology leadership without the cost of a full-time executive. Perfect for startups and growing businesses.
Schedule ConsultationWhat is a Fractional CTO?
A Fractional CTO is a part-time Chief Technology Officer who provides senior-level technology leadership and strategic guidance without the commitment and cost of a full-time executive. This model gives you access to decades of experience at a fraction of the cost.
Whether you're a startup building your first product, a growing company scaling your infrastructure, or an established business navigating a technology transformation, a Fractional CTO provides the expertise and leadership you need, when you need it.
Core Services
Comprehensive technology leadership tailored to your needs
Technology Strategy & Roadmapping
- Multi-year technology roadmap aligned with business goals
- Technology investment prioritization and budgeting
- Build vs. buy decisions and vendor evaluation
- Technical debt management and modernization planning
Team Leadership & Mentorship
- Engineering team structure and organization design
- Technical leadership coaching and development
- Hiring strategy and technical interview support
- Engineering culture and best practices implementation
Architecture & Infrastructure Planning
- System architecture design and review
- Scalability and performance optimization
- Cloud infrastructure strategy (AWS, Azure, GCP)
- DevOps and CI/CD pipeline implementation
Vendor & Technology Selection
- Technology stack evaluation and recommendations
- Vendor selection and contract negotiation support
- Third-party integration strategy and oversight
- Technical due diligence for partnerships and acquisitions
Who Benefits from a Fractional CTO?
🚀 Early-Stage Startups
You're building your MVP and need guidance on technology choices, architecture decisions, and hiring your first engineers—but you're not ready for a full-time CTO.
📈 Growing Companies
Your team has grown to 10-50 people, technical complexity is increasing, and you need senior leadership to provide direction and prevent costly mistakes.
🔄 Companies in Transition
You're between CTOs, undergoing a technology transformation, or navigating a critical project that requires experienced leadership during a temporary period.
🏢 Established SMBs
You have an established business with technology needs, but don't require full-time CTO-level leadership. You need strategic guidance 8-16 hours per month.
Flexible Engagement Models
Advisory
8-12 hrs/mo
Perfect for strategic guidance and oversight
- • Monthly strategy sessions
- • Technology roadmap reviews
- • As-needed consultation
- • Email/Slack support
Active Leadership
16-24 hrs/mo
Hands-on leadership for growing teams
- • Weekly team meetings
- • Architecture reviews
- • Hiring support
- • Vendor management
Executive
32-40 hrs/mo
Full executive presence for critical periods
- • Daily availability
- • Board participation
- • Investor meetings
- • Full team leadership
Ready to Add CTO-Level Leadership?
Schedule a free consultation to discuss your technology challenges and explore how fractional CTO services can accelerate your growth.
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