Fractional CTO services for startups
Fractional CTO services for non-technical founders who need someone in the room for direction, architecture, and hiring. I keep the build honest. When you need more hands, my build team ships it.
A part-time CTO usually costs less than a full-time hire, can start within days, and can bring a build team later if you need one.
What the CTO seat covers
- Product and Roadmap
- Architecture and Tech Stack
- MVP Development
- AI Integration
- Hiring and Team Setup
- Vendor and Code Review
Pick the seat that fits your stage
MVP and Prototype
Scale an Existing Product
Rescue a Stalled Build
AI Product and Agents
From what is broken to a plan you can fund
- Straight answer call
- Blueprint
- Execute and handoff
Full-time CTO or fractional CTO?
Pay for the seat you need, start within days, and scale hours with a build team with a build team when required.
Fractional CTO questions
What is a fractional CTO?
A senior technology leader who works with your company part time. You get CTO-level calls on product, architecture, hiring, and vendors without paying a full-time executive salary.
When should a startup hire a fractional CTO?
When you need senior technical judgment and a full-time CTO does not make sense yet. Common moments are before an MVP, before fundraising, or when a team ships but lacks direction.
Can you help a non-technical founder?
Yes. Most of my clients are non-technical. I turn technical tradeoffs into plain business decisions.
How is this different from hiring an agency?
An agency sells a build. A fractional CTO owns the decisions: what to build, who builds it, and whether it is on track.
How fast can we start?
With a free 20-minute call. After that we move into the blueprint, so there is a plan before money goes into building.
Do you work with a specific tech stack?
No. I recommend what fits your product, your team, and your budget, and I explain why.
What if we need to change product direction?
We adjust the roadmap and the team, and keep the work that still has value.
What happens when we hire a full-time CTO?
I help you hire them, then hand over the system, code, and documentation. You own everything.