Fractional CTO & Advisory Support
Senior technical leadership without the full-time salary. I work alongside your team — guiding architecture decisions, mentoring leads, and keeping your engineering strategy on track.
Why Ongoing Advisory?
If any of these sound like your situation, advisory support is the right fit.
Outgrown Your Technical Co-founder
Your co-founder was great at building the MVP, but scaling to the next level requires a different kind of leadership.
Can't Justify a Full-Time CTO
You need CTO-level expertise for decisions and strategy, but not 40 hours a week. You need senior guidance at a fraction of the cost.
Need Implementation Support
You completed an assessment or strategy project and now need ongoing guidance to execute the recommendations successfully.
Decisions Are Stalling
Technical decisions pile up because nobody has the experience or authority to make them. Your team is stuck waiting.
How It Works
Flexible engagement that adapts to your needs
Assessment
I start by understanding your current situation, technical challenges, and business goals
Scope
Agree on the problem to steady, the cadence, and how we'll know it's working
Engagement
Begin working together with clearly defined expectations and success metrics
Flex
Adjust depth and cadence as your needs evolve — no long-term lock-in
Common Questions
How is this different from hiring a full-time CTO?
You get senior-level expertise without a full-time salary and without the risk of a bad executive hire. Engagements are scoped to what's actually happening — delivery, architecture, leadership — and sized to your stage. When you're ready for a full-time CTO, I help with the transition.
Can engagement depth change over time?
Yes. Cadence and depth flex as your needs evolve. I can scale up during an intense phase and scale back once things are steady. There's no long-term lock-in — just a standard notice period.
Do you help with actual technical work or just strategy?
I focus on leadership and strategy — architecture decisions, team structure, process design, hiring, and executive communication. I provide hands-on architecture guidance, but I don't write production code. Think of me as the person who makes sure your team is building the right things the right way.
How long do most engagements last?
Most clients work with me for 12-24 months. Some start with shorter terms and extend, others need longer-term partnerships as they scale. I also help with the transition when you're ready to hire a full-time CTO.
What if we decide to hire a full-time CTO?
That's a great outcome. I help with the transition process, including defining the role, evaluating candidates, and onboarding your new CTO. My goal is to make myself unnecessary.
Do I need to complete a project before starting advisory support?
No. While many clients start with a Technical Assessment and then move to advisory, you can start with advisory support directly. I'll use the first month to understand your situation and build a strategic plan.
What if I'm not sure what cadence I need?
Let's talk. I'll recommend a starting cadence based on your situation, and we adjust from there. Most engagements find their fit within the first month.
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Want to talk?
I'm happy to discuss your situation and recommend the right shape of support. No pitch, no pressure.