Founders rarely fail because they can’t build something. They fail because the wrong technical decisions are made too early — or the right decisions are made too late.
Common traps we see:
Building too much before validating the right things.
Making early architecture decisions that are hard to unwind.
Hiring engineers before clarifying technical direction.
Treating delivery risk as a future problem.
Assuming “we’ll fix it later” won’t compound.
What fractional CTO leadership looks like in practice.
A fractional CTO provides senior leadership and decision‑making without becoming a permanent hire.
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This typically includes:
Technical direction and guardrails.
Delivery oversight and risk reduction.
Hiring and vendor decision support.
Founder support and load‑shedding.
This is leadership — not staff augmentation.
Support shaped to your stage
We work alongside executives and teams — not as vendors, and not as permanent staff.
Pre‑Seed / Early Stage
Validate feasibility and scope.
Avoid irreversible technical mistakes.
Establish MVP direction and hiring plan.
Post‑Raise / Scaling
Stabilise delivery.
Introduce senior technical leadership.
Reduce investor and execution risk.
How our fractional CTO engagements typically begin
If it’s not the right fit, we’ll say so.
Founder Conversation
A short, no-obligation conversation to understand your context.
CTO Readiness Review
A focused, paid review to clarify risks and next steps.
Time‑boxed Engagement
Stage‑appropriate fractional CTO support.
This is a good fit if...
You want senior judgement, not just output.
You value clear decisions and accountability.
You’re building something real.
This is not a good fit if...
You want free consulting.
You need someone to write code full‑time.
You’re not ready to make decisions.
About the CTO you’ll speak with
You’ll speak directly with an experienced CTO who has led complex delivery and transformation initiatives across startups and large, regulated organisations.
Practical, candid, and outcome‑focused.
Book a Founder Conversation
A 30‑minute conversation to discuss your current situation and whether fractional CTO support makes sense.
What this call is:
Practical and specific.
Focused on your stage and risks.
What this call isn't:
A sales pitch.
Free consulting.