Fractional CTO
Embedded technical leadership for AI-native and high-stakes software companies. Architecture, engineering judgment, technical diligence, and senior representation in the rooms where it matters — without a full-time hire.
Engagement Surface
6-month defaultArchitecture
Decisions, reviews, technical risk
Engineering Judgment
Build / buy / kill / sequence calls
Team Leadership
Hiring rubric, leveling, 1:1s as needed
Diligence & Investor
DD prep, technical narrative, board ops
Hands-On Delivery
Code, infra, eval rigs when scope demands
Cadence
Weekly syncs · monthly board · always async
Production exit
Senior technical leadership your team and investors actually feel.
Who It's For
- Startups without technical co-founders
- Growth companies between CTO hires
- Companies preparing for fundraising
- Organizations needing technical board presence
Our Approach
Onboarding
Deep dive into your business, product, team, and technology stack. Identify immediate risks and quick wins to build momentum.
Strategy
Define technical strategy aligned with business goals, establish architecture principles, and create a prioritized roadmap.
Execution
Provide ongoing technical leadership through regular check-ins, architecture reviews, hiring support, and strategic guidance as your company evolves.
Common Questions
How much time do you dedicate per month?
Typical retainers range from 2-4 days per month, depending on your needs. This includes regular strategy sessions, architecture reviews, team mentoring, and availability for ad-hoc decisions. We scale up during critical periods like fundraising or major technical decisions.
How is this different from a technical advisor?
A Fractional CTO is hands-on. We don't just advise; we attend leadership meetings, make architecture decisions, interview engineering candidates, and represent the technical team to the board. We're accountable for outcomes, not just opinions.
What happens when we're ready to hire a full-time CTO?
That's a success for us. We help you define the role, participate in the hiring process, and ensure a smooth transition. Many clients keep a lighter advisory relationship after their full-time CTO is in place.