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Fractional CTO

Executive-level technology leadership on a flexible basis—for companies in transition, between leaders, or scaling faster than their current organization can support.

Overview

Senior Leadership Without the Full-Time Commitment

Every company needs technology leadership. Not every company needs—or can support—a full-time CTO at every stage of its journey. Growth-stage companies, PE-backed portfolio companies in transition, and organizations navigating a leadership gap all face the same problem: critical decisions are being made without the executive perspective they deserve.

As a Fractional CTO, I provide the strategic technology leadership your company needs—on a schedule and scope that fits your situation. I work alongside your team, not around it. I bring executive presence to investor conversations, credibility to recruiting, and clarity to engineering decisions that shape your product and cost structure for years to come.

This is not consulting from the sidelines. It's embedded, accountable leadership calibrated to what you actually need right now.

How We Work Together

Engagement Models

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Part-Time Embedded

A fixed number of days per week or month. Attend leadership meetings, drive engineering direction, and be accessible to the team. Best for companies that need consistent presence without full-time cost.

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Interim CTO

Full engagement during a leadership transition—between CTOs, post-acquisition, or through a critical scaling period. Provide day-to-day technology leadership while you find and onboard the right permanent hire.

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Advisory & Board Support

Strategic counsel on technology direction, investment decisions, and team structure. Ideal for boards and PE sponsors who need an independent technology voice without an embedded role.

When It Makes Sense

Common Scenarios

CTO Departure or Vacancy

Your CTO just left—or wasn't the right fit for the next phase. Keep technology moving forward while you conduct a deliberate, unhurried search for the right permanent leader.

PE Ownership Transition

New ownership brings new expectations. I help align the technology organization to the investor's thesis, communicate credibly to the board, and set the right priorities for the hold period.

Rapid Scaling

Your engineering team is growing faster than your processes can support. Bring in senior leadership to design the right org structure, hiring plan, and delivery model before chaos sets in.

Pre-Exit Preparation

Preparing for a sale or recapitalization? Technology story, team credibility, and platform maturity all affect valuation. I help you present the strongest possible picture to acquirers and investors.

Engineering Under-Performance

Delivery is slow, quality is unpredictable, and the team seems stuck. Bring in an experienced leader to diagnose the root causes and drive a turnaround—without replacing everyone in the org.

First-Time CTO Support

A strong technical leader just stepped into their first CTO role. Give them an experienced partner to think alongside—shaping board communications, org decisions, and strategic tradeoffs.

What You Get

Areas of Focus

Let's Talk

Is a Fractional CTO Right for You?

Every engagement starts with a conversation. Tell me where you are and what you're trying to solve—I'll tell you honestly whether I can help.

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