Strategic technology direction without the full-time hire
Your business needs senior technical guidance - architecture decisions, team building, vendor assessment, technology strategy. You don't need (or can't justify) a full-time CTO. That's exactly where we come in.
Why Fractional CTO?
Most growing businesses reach a point where technology decisions become too important to leave to chance - but too early to justify a full-time CTO at €200k+/year.
A fractional CTO gives you senior technical leadership on your terms: a few days a month, a focused engagement, or an ongoing advisory relationship. You get 20 years of architecture and leadership experience without the overhead.
What This Looks Like in Practice
Every engagement is different, but typical scenarios include:
- A founder-led business that needs help choosing between building custom software vs. buying SaaS tools
- An SME preparing for a technology investment and needing a technical strategy before hiring developers
- A company evaluating an acquisition target and needing honest technical due diligence
- A growing team that needs someone to define architecture standards and hiring processes
How We Work Together
We start with a focused discovery session to understand your business, your current technology, and where you need to go. From there, we define a clear engagement scope - whether that’s a one-time strategy project or ongoing advisory.
You always work directly with the principal consultant. No handoffs, no layers.
What Fractional CTO Covers
Technology Strategy & Roadmap
Define where your technology should go and how to get there - aligned with your business goals, not just technical preferences.
- Technology audit and current-state assessment
- Prioritized roadmap tied to business outcomes
- Build-vs-buy analysis for key decisions
Architecture & System Design
Make the right structural decisions before you invest in code. Avoid the costly rearchitecture that happens when you skip this step.
- System architecture design and review
- API and integration strategy
- Security and compliance architecture
Team Building & Technical Hiring
Find, assess, and onboard the right technical people. Define roles, set standards, and build a team that can deliver.
- Role definition and job descriptions
- Technical interview process design
- Developer onboarding and standards
Technical Due Diligence
Before you invest, acquire, or partner - get an honest technical assessment. Code quality, architecture risks, team capability, technical debt.
- Codebase and architecture audit
- Team and process assessment
- Technical risk and debt report
Vendor & Tool Assessment
Navigate the landscape of tools, platforms, and vendors. Get recommendations based on your actual needs, not vendor sales pitches.
- Requirements-driven vendor comparison
- Contract and SLA review support
- Integration feasibility assessment
Digital Transformation Advisory
Practical guidance on modernizing your operations and technology - without the buzzwords and without the consulting firm overhead.
- Process and workflow assessment
- Technology modernization planning
- Change management support
Need senior technical guidance?
Tell us about your project to discuss your situation. No pitch, no pressure - just an honest conversation about whether fractional CTO support is right for you.