Fractional CTO
Strategic technical leadership for €12,000/month (3-month minimum)
The Problem
You need senior technical leadership but can't justify a full-time CTO:
- Important architectural decisions get delayed or made poorly
- Your team lacks strategic direction and gets stuck in tactical work
- Technology choices feel reactive rather than strategic
- Board asks technical questions you can't confidently answer
- Junior developers need mentoring but senior staff is overloaded
- Vendor evaluations and major decisions need expert oversight
You need access to CTO-level expertise without the full-time commitment and cost.
What You'll Get
Weekly Strategic Sessions
2-hour deep-dive sessions on architecture, technology strategy, and team development.
Architectural Oversight
Review and approval of major technical decisions with long-term impact.
Team Mentoring
Regular 1:1s with your technical leads and code review guidance.
Technology Evaluation
Expert assessment of tools, vendors, and technology choices for your roadmap.
Board Communication
Monthly technical reports and direct participation in board meetings as needed.
Crisis Response
Priority access during technical emergencies or critical decision points.
Monthly Structure
Week 1: Strategic Planning
- Monthly goal setting and priority review
- Architecture roadmap updates
- Team capacity and skill gap analysis
Week 2-3: Execution Support
- Weekly progress reviews
- Technical decision guidance
- Individual team member mentoring
Week 4: Review & Planning
- Monthly retrospective
- Board report preparation
- Next month's strategic priorities
Availability: 20-25 hours per month including meetings, reviews, and ad-hoc consultation
Investment
€12,000/month
3-month minimum • 30-day notice • No long-term contract
- 20-25 hours of senior CTO expertise monthly
- Unlimited Slack/email access for urgent questions
- Monthly board reports and presentations
- Team mentoring and 1:1 sessions
- Technology strategy and vendor evaluation
Compare: Full-time CTO salary €8,000-15,000/month + equity + benefits + 6-12 month hiring process
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