Fractional CTO. From Idea to Production
CTO-level leadership as a service. Technology choices, architecture, team building, predictable delivery — from a dedicated team, not a solo consultant.
Who it's for
Founders & CEOs
You're running the business but need someone to own the tech side — architecture decisions, team management, release quality.
Building From Scratch
You have a business idea but no tech team yet. You need someone to choose the stack, design the architecture, hire developers, and get v0 built right.
Product Teams Without a CTO
Your dev team delivers features but nobody owns the big picture — priorities, technical debt, infrastructure, hiring.
Vibe-Coded MVP Owners
You shipped fast with AI tools or freelancers. Now you need someone to stabilize it, fix the risks, and make it production-ready.
How we can help
Fractional CTO Retainer
Ongoing tech leadership for your product
A dedicated tech leadership team embedded in your workflow. Whether you're building from scratch or scaling an existing product — we handle technology choices, architecture, team building, vendor management, and delivery. CTO-level leadership without the full-time cost.
- Technology stack selection & architecture design
- Sprint priorities and roadmap ownership
- Team building: hiring, interviews, onboarding
- Vendor and contractor management
- Release process & quality gates
- Incident response & escalation path
Vibe-Coded MVP Rescue
From fast prototype to production-grade product
Your MVP was built fast — with AI tools, no-code, or offshore freelancers. It works, but it's fragile. We stabilize the codebase, fix critical risks, set up observability, and hand you a clear plan forward.
- Codebase audit & risk assessment
- Critical bug and security fixes
- CI/CD and deployment pipeline
- Basic observability (logs, alerts, uptime)
- Architecture cleanup & documentation
- Handoff plan for your team or next hire
Production Readiness Audit
Fixed-price entry point — know where you stand
Not ready for a retainer? Start here. A 5-day deep dive into your codebase, architecture, and processes. You get a risk map, a prioritized action plan, and a walkthrough call. No commitment beyond the audit.
- Codebase & architecture review
- Risk assessment with severity ranking
- Actionable stabilization plan
- 1-hour walkthrough call
- Delivered in 5 business days
How we work
Discovery call
30-minute call to understand your situation — whether you have a product, a team, or just an idea. Free, no commitment.
Assessment or planning
If you have a product — we audit it (fixed-price, 5 days). If you're starting from scratch — we define the stack, architecture, and team plan.
Ongoing engagement
Retainer or project-based work. We embed into your workflow — Slack, standups, PRs, the works.
What you get
Concrete deliverables, not consulting fluff.
Action Plan & Roadmap
What to do next and why. Prioritized by impact and effort.
Risk Map
Top technical and operational risks ranked by severity with mitigation steps.
Architecture Decisions
Stack selection, system design, or cleanup of what exists. Clear trade-offs, not ivory-tower diagrams.
Delivery System
Release process, quality gates, CI/CD, and ownership model.
Team & Vendor Plan
Who to hire, how to manage contractors, interview support, full hiring takeover if needed.
Decision Access
Async availability via Slack for architecture decisions, code reviews, and escalations.
How it works, cost-wise
Every engagement starts with a conversation. Here's what to expect.
Production Readiness Audit
A clear starting point. We review your codebase, assess risks, and deliver an actionable plan in 5 business days.
- Codebase & architecture review
- Risk assessment with severity ranking
- Actionable stabilization plan
- 1-hour walkthrough call
- Delivered in 5 business days
Fractional CTO Retainer
Ongoing tech leadership scoped to your needs. Architecture, team, releases, hiring — we agree on scope and intensity together.
- Everything in Audit
- Weekly architecture & priority reviews
- Team and vendor management
- Release process ownership
- Hiring support & interviews
- Slack/async access for decisions
Vibe-Coded Rescue
Hands-on stabilization scoped to your MVP. We assess, fix the critical issues, set up infrastructure, and hand off. Typically 2–4 weeks.
- Everything in Audit
- Critical fixes & security patches
- CI/CD pipeline setup
- Observability & alerting
- Documentation & handoff
- Post-launch support included
Why you can trust us
we take responsibility for your tech, not just give advice.
not a solo consultant. We match the right expertise to your problem.
from kick-off to actionable plan
no vendor lock-in. We work with what you have — or help you choose.
What we're not
- Not a dev shop or body-leasing agency
- Not an outsourcing company selling developer hours
- Not a consulting firm that writes reports nobody reads
- A tech leadership team — embedded in your workflow
- We work with your developers, contractors, or vendors
- Hands-on when needed, but the role is strategic
- We can own the entire tech side end-to-end if that's what you need
FAQ
Everything a full-time CTO would — architecture decisions, team management, release quality, hiring, vendor oversight — but part-time and without the full-time salary. We assign a dedicated team lead and bring in the right specialists from our team depending on your needs.
It's a team. You get a dedicated lead who knows your product inside out, backed by specialists we bring in as needed — security, DevOps, architecture, hiring. You deal with one point of contact, we handle the rest internally.
Production Readiness Audit can start within a week of signing. Retainer engagements typically begin within 1–2 weeks after the initial audit.
Yes, for audits and rescue work we need read access to your repository. We sign NDAs before any engagement and can work within your security requirements.
That's the typical scenario. We work alongside your existing team or contractors — setting priorities, reviewing architecture, improving processes. We don't replace your devs, we make them more effective.
When needed — yes. But the primary role is decisions, architecture, and team management. We review PRs, set standards, and fix critical issues. We're not a dev shop — we're the people who make sure your dev shop delivers.
That's the goal. We help you hire a full-time CTO, transition knowledge, and make sure the team can run independently. A clean handoff is part of the service.
We're based in Cyprus (EET/UTC+2) and cover European and US East Coast hours comfortably. Async communication works well for West Coast and APAC clients.
Yes. All deliverables, communication, and documentation are in English.
We sign NDAs before any code access. All work product and recommendations remain your intellectual property.
Yes. We can run technical interviews, evaluate candidates, design interview processes, and fully manage the hiring pipeline if needed.
That's a common starting point. We help you choose the technology stack, design the architecture, hire the first developers, set up processes, and oversee the build from day one.
Ready to get your tech under control?
Start with a 30-minute discovery call. No commitment, no sales pitch — just a conversation about your product and what you need.