When a Fractional CTO makes sense
- You are building a new digital product
- Your business has outgrown its current technology
- You are unsure which technology stack to choose
- Development is moving without a clear technical roadmap
- You rely on several agencies or developers and need senior oversight
- You want to integrate AI but need a practical strategy
- You need to evaluate a technical vendor or proposal
- A project is delayed or technically unstable
- You need technical input before investing in a product or startup
Fractional CTO services
Technology Strategy
Align technology priorities with business goals and set a realistic roadmap.
Product & MVP Planning
Define what should be built, what should wait, and how the product should evolve.
Architecture & Technology Stack
Review or recommend platforms, infrastructure, frameworks and architecture.
Development Oversight
Provide senior review and direction for internal developers, freelancers or agencies.
Vendor Evaluation & Technical Due Diligence
Assess technical proposals, vendors, product architecture and technical readiness.
Scalability, Performance & Project Recovery
Plan for growth before technology becomes a bottleneck, and diagnose projects that are delayed, overcomplicated or not delivering business value.
Engagement models
- Monthly Fractional CTO retainer
- Project-based technology advisory
- Product or MVP planning engagement
- Technical audit
- Vendor selection and evaluation
- Temporary leadership during a transition