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Fractional CTO

A fractional CTO from Silicon Valley, a few days a month.

Senior technology leadership for startups and growth companies in the US, EU and MENA. Board-ready, hands-on where it matters, and priced as a fraction of a full-time seat.

When a fractional CTO makes sense

Before the full-time hire

You need CTO-level judgement now, but a full-time CTO is a year or a round away.

Between leaders

A gap after a departure, covered by an interim operator while the permanent search runs.

A specific mandate

A raise, a launch, an expansion or a rebuild that needs senior hands for a set period.

What the role covers

01

Technical strategy

Architecture, build-vs-buy and a roadmap the board can follow.

02

Engineering team

Hiring plan, first leaders, process and culture.

03

Investor readiness

Technical due diligence and a credible story for the raise.

How engagements work

Advisory

2–4 days a month. Strategy, reviews and a standing line to the CEO.

Fractional seat

1–3 days a week. Owns the function, leads the team, reports to the board.

Interim

Full-time for 3–6 months while we run the permanent search.

Questions founders ask

What does a fractional CTO cost?

Typically a monthly retainer sized to days per month. We share ranges on the first call.

How fast can someone start?

Usually within two to three weeks of the first conversation.

Can the fractional role become full-time?

Yes. Many engagements end with a permanent hire — either the operator or someone we find for you.

Talk to us about a fractional CTO.

Tell us the stage, the gap and the timing. We reply within one business day.

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