Services

Three ways to engage. One mission. Get your technical foundation right.

REALITY

Pilot purgatory versus production

Most startups get stuck between proof and scale

Engage

ongoing fractional CTO

  • Deploys the Functional Technology® Framework to build out technology strategy, establish KPIs and reporting, define positioning, and more.
  • Functional Technology® Systems Map delivered after the first 30 days
  • Quarterly Planning calls quarterly, Sprint Planning and Review calls led weekly, and Daily Stand-Ups with the team
  • Hire, train, evaluate and fire vendors, employees, & contractors
Strategize

Half-Day Consultation

  • 4-hour Strategy Session for your team using the Functional Technology® Framework to focus your technology strategy. Custom, bespoke based on your company’s needs.
  • 14-to-7-day Preparatory Period via email correspondence
  • Delivery includes immediate technology punch list, list of blindspots, and technology campaigns for next 1-6 months
ADVise

Fractional CTO Advisor

  • 4-hour Strategy Session for your team using the Functional Technology® Framework to focus your technology strategy. Custom, bespoke based on your company’s needs.
  • 14-to-7-day Preparatory Period via email correspondence
  • Delivery includes immediate technology punch list, list of blindspots, and technology campaigns for next 1-6 months

Your Questions Answered

Explore common inquiries about our Fractional CTO services and how they can empower your business with AI and automation solutions.

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What core problems do your Fractional CTO services solve?

Most mid-sized companies reach a "technical ceiling" where the founder or a lead engineer can no longer manage the complexity of AI, data strategy, and team scaling. I step in to provide executive-level leadership that bridges the gap between business goals and technical execution.

Whether you are struggling with a stalled AI roadmap, technical debt, or the need to scale your engineering processes, I provide the strategic oversight and hands-on direction needed to turn technology into a profit center rather than a cost center.

How is your approach to AI and automation different from a standard consultancy?

I am an "AI-first" operator, meaning I don’t just deliver a slide deck of recommendations. I focus on high-impact, practical implementations like Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG) systems and agentic workflows that automate back-office tasks.

My goal is to build robust, secure architectures—specifically in regulated sectors like Insurance and Healthcare—that your internal team can actually run and scale long after my engagement ends.

What is the Functional Technology® Framework?

The Functional Technology® Framework is my proprietary methodology for ensuring every technical decision is tied directly to a business outcome. Instead of building features for the sake of "innovation," we use this framework to audit your current stack, identify technical blindspots, and launch "campaigns" that improve specific KPIs like Customer Acquisition Cost (CAC), operational margin, and risk reduction.

Every engagement, from a half-day session to a monthly retainer, is built on this foundation.

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In which industries do you have the most deep "operator" experience?

While my technical frameworks are industry-agnostic, I specialize in complex, data-heavy, and regulated markets. This includes Insurtech and Insurance, HealthTech, Renewables, and B2B SaaS.

Because I have led engineering in risk-driven businesses, I bring a unique "security-first" mindset to AI and data, ensuring your company remains compliant while innovating faster than the competition.

How do I choose between the Engage, Strategize, and Advice tiers?

Choosing the right tier depends on your current stage of growth and the "velocity" you need:

  • Strategize (Half-Day Session): Best for teams that need immediate clarity, a technical audit, or a roadmap for the next 6 months.

  • Engage (Ongoing Fractional CTO): Best for companies in a high-growth or transition phase that need an integrated leader to manage teams, vendors, and complex AI deployments.

  • Advice (Strategic Advisor): Best for stable organizations that have an existing technical lead but need senior-level "eyes" on their strategy and quarterly planning.

What is the typical ROI of hiring a Fractional CTO compared to a full-time executive?

Hiring a Fractional CTO typically results in a 40-60% cost saving compared to the $300k+ annual salary, benefits, and equity required for a full-time C-level hire. Beyond the direct savings, my clients see a 3x faster time-to-value on technical projects because they bypass the 6-month hiring search and move straight into execution.

We measure success through "Functional" wins: hours saved via automation, reduced technical debt, and faster product shipping cycles.

Real AI and Automation Results

Fractional CTO services for B2B SaaS, insurtech, and more.