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Fractional CTO for Startups

Expert technical leadership—without the full-time cost. I help early-stage founders move fast, avoid costly mistakes, and build tech that scales. Many early-stage startups start with a great idea and quick code, but scaling that idea into a business takes more than just development—it requires technical strategy, product foresight, and leadership. As your Fractional CTO, I bridge the gap between vision and execution so you can focus on growing your business.

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Fractional CTO Benefits

How I help founders and startups succeed

Strategy

Define and validate your technical strategy

Get a clear, actionable plan for your product and tech stack.

Architecture

Architect systems that scale

Build a foundation that grows with your business.

Roadmap

Translate vision into an actionable roadmap

Turn ideas into milestones and deliverables.

Team

Guide hiring and mentor your team

Interview technical talent and level up your developers.

Risk

Spot risks before they become problems

Proactive risk management saves time and money.

Advisory Call

Quick strategy session to point you in the right direction

Starting at

$200

  • 60-minute call with prep if you share context
  • Ask me about technical strategy, team, or roadmap
  • Get clarity on next steps

Fractional CTO (Monthly)

Ongoing technical leadership without the full-time cost

Starting at

$5000 /month

  • Part-time CTO involvement (4–6 strategy hours/week)
  • Technical strategy and roadmap guidance
  • Team mentorship and support
  • Available for async questions and reviews

Project-Based CTO

Hands-on leadership for a specific product or launch

Starting at

$150 /hour

  • Hourly or fixed-price depending on scope
  • System design and architecture decisions
  • Code reviews and technical oversight
  • Guidance through launch or scaling milestone
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Let’s Talk About Your Startup

If you’ve started building but need help making it real, let’s chat. I offer a free consult to understand your challenges and see if I’m the right fit.