Serving startups since 2007

Fractional CTO Amsterdam

Q: Are you based in the Netherlands?

Yes. I am a Netherlands resident and can be on-site in Amsterdam regularly for meetings, workshops, and team collaboration.

Q: What makes you different from agencies?

I am an individual practitioner, not a body shop. You work directly with me — someone with founder experience and a track record of building successful companies. My reputation depends on your success.

Strategic Tech Leadership for Dutch Startups & Scale-ups

Amsterdam has become one of Europe's most dynamic tech hubs, home to Booking.com, Adyen, and a thriving ecosystem of startups. A fractional CTO gives you access to experienced technology leadership without competing for scarce full-time CTO talent or committing €200,000+ in annual salary.

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Start within 2 weeks

No long-term lock-in

60-70% cost savings

Romain Eude

Fractional CTO

5x CTO•1 Exit•25+ Years Exp.

Netherlands-Based, Amsterdam & Randstad

English & French fluent

AI/ML & Platform Architecture

25+

Years Experience

CTO Roles

Successful Exit

60%

Cost Savings vs Full-Time

Who This Is For

Fractional CTO services are ideal for startups and scale-ups that need senior tech leadership but aren't ready for a full-time hire.

Netherlands Resident

Local presence with international perspective — available for in-person collaboration in Amsterdam regularly.

Dutch Startup Ecosystem

Navigate StartupDelta, TechLeap, and Innovation Quarter. Understand Dutch B.V. structure implications for technical teams.

European Market Expertise

Understanding of Dutch, UK, and French tech ecosystems — ideal for companies expanding across Europe.

International Talent Pool

Connect with the international talent pool that Amsterdam attracts. Support expansion into other European markets.

Tech Debt Crisis

Your platform is slowing down, incidents are increasing, and the team is frustrated. Time for strategic technical leadership.

AI & Automation Initiatives

Want to leverage AI but don't know where to start? I help identify practical opportunities and avoid expensive mistakes.

What a Fractional CTO Does

Strategic technology leadership tailored to your stage and needs.

Technology Strategy & Roadmap

Define your technical vision and create a development roadmap aligned with your growth objectives and the pragmatic Dutch approach to building companies.

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Team Leadership & Hiring

Lead your engineering team, establish best practices, and help you attract talent in Amsterdam's competitive, internationally-minded tech market.

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Investor Readiness

Prepare for Dutch and international VC due diligence, including technical documentation for investors like Peak Capital, Keen Venture Partners, and international funds.

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AI & Automation Strategy

Identify practical opportunities to leverage AI and automation — particularly relevant for Amsterdam's strong e-commerce, logistics, and fintech sectors.

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Scale-up Technical Leadership

For companies growing beyond initial product-market fit, provide the technical leadership needed to scale systems, teams, and processes.

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Dutch B.V. Structure Support

Understand implications of B.V. structure for technical teams, including employee equity participation schemes (SOPs) and technical governance.

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Calculate Your Savings

See how much you could save with a Fractional CTO vs full-time hire

1Full-Time CTO Cost

Base salary

€

Benefits & taxes (~30%)€45,000

Equity (estimated value)€50,000

Recruiting costs (~25%)€37,500

Ramp-up time (3 months)€18,750

Total Annual Cost€301,250

2Fractional CTO Cost

Choose your engagement

Annual cost€57,588

Your Annual Savings

€243,66281% savings

Plus: No equity dilution, immediate start, flexibility to scale

Engagement Models

Flexible part-time arrangements that scale with your needs. No long-term lock-in - most engagements are month-to-month after an initial commitment.

Foundation

2 Days/Month

€2,499/month

Strategic oversight
Monthly planning sessions
Architecture reviews
Team mentoring

Momentum

1 Day/Week

€4,799/month

Active roadmap involvement
Architecture decisions
Hiring support
Delivery leadership
Weekly syncs

Breakthrough

2 Days/Week

€9,599/month

Deep engagement
Leading major initiatives
Transformation projects
M&A preparation

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Successful Exit

Utelly → Synamedia

About Your Fractional CTO

Romain Eude - I'm Romain Eude, a 5x CTO with 25+ years of experience building technology platforms for startups and scale-ups. My most recent exit was Utelly, a media tech company I co-founded that was acquired by Synamedia.

I specialise in AI/ML product development, recommendation systems, large-scale data platforms, and helping non-technical founders build tech teams. I've worked across e-commerce, media tech, and fashion tech.

Serving startups since 2007.

5x CTO2x Founder1 ExitAngel Investor

Frequently Asked Questions

Are you based in the Netherlands?

Yes. I'm a Netherlands resident and can be on-site in Amsterdam regularly for meetings, workshops, and team collaboration.

Do you work in Dutch?

I work primarily in English (the standard for Amsterdam tech), with a working understanding of Dutch business culture and context. Most Amsterdam startups operate in English given their international teams.

What makes you different from agencies?

I'm an individual practitioner, not a body shop. You work directly with me — someone with founder experience and a track record of building successful companies. My reputation depends on your success.

How quickly can you start?

Typically within 1-2 weeks. Being based in NL means no timezone challenges or travel logistics for kickoff.

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Ready to Talk?

Book a free 30-minute discovery call. We'll discuss your situation and I'll give you honest advice on whether a fractional CTO is right for you - no sales pressure.

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