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Fractional CTO

8 hrs / mo

Structured oversight for growing teams.
Without full-time executive cost.

Designed for businesses that have developers or vendors in place but need senior-level validation, roadmap clarity, and consistent technical direction.

Month-to-month flexibility · No long-term commitment

Engagement Snapshot

Commitment: ~8 hours/month

Focus: Oversight & validation

Best For: Small teams needing structure

Cadence: Monthly executive check-in

A full-time CTO often costs 3–5× annually. This model delivers strategic coverage at a fractional investment.

What's Included

Monthly roadmap review and priority alignment
Architecture validation and scalability review
Vendor and agency performance oversight
Risk identification and cost exposure analysis
Technical decision validation before major investments
Executive check-ins and strategic guidance

Ideal For

Businesses with developers in place but no technical executive oversight.

Organizations preparing for system upgrades or vendor transitions.

Leaders who want clarity before increasing technology spend.

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Gain clarity before committing to bigger investments.

A focused 30-minute conversation to assess risks, priorities, and next steps.

Confidential discussion · Direct access · No obligation