What a Fractional CTO Does
Technical Strategy & Roadmap
Architecture Design & Review
Engineering Team Building
Tech Stack Selection
Code Review & Quality
DevOps & Infrastructure
Security Assessment
Technical Due Diligence
Vendor Evaluation
Agile Process Implementation
Technical Debt Management
Scaling Engineering Orgs
Signs You Need a Fractional CTO
- No technical leadership - You are a non-technical founder who needs someone to lead technology decisions.
- Architecture concerns - Your system is showing cracks and you need guidance on how to scale.
- Building your first team - You need to hire engineers but lack the expertise to assess technical talent.
- Technical debt mounting - Development is slowing down due to accumulated shortcuts and legacy code.
- Preparing for due diligence - Investors or acquirers want to review your technology and you need it audit-ready.
How Much Does a Fractional CTO Cost?
Fractional CTO Cost
Low End
$8K/mo
Typical
$15K/mo
High End
$20K/mo
Rates vary based on technical complexity, team size, and time commitment (typically 15-25 hrs/week).
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