Fractional CTO Amsterdam
Strategic Technology 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. Competition for senior technical leadership is fierce. 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 before you're ready.
Amsterdam Tech Ecosystem
I work with companies across the Dutch tech landscape, with regular on-site availability:
Amsterdam City Centre
Fintech, SaaS, and creative tech
Amsterdam Zuid / Zuidas
Corporate tech and scale-ups
Amsterdam Science Park
Deep tech and AI companies
Rotterdam
Logistics tech and port innovation
The Hague
GovTech and security startups
Utrecht & Eindhoven
Broader Randstad tech ecosystem
Why Dutch Startups Choose Me
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.
Industries Strong in the Netherlands
E-commerce & Marketplaces
Building on Dutch logistics excellence
Fintech & Payments
Following the Adyen model
Logistics Tech
Optimizing the Dutch trading hub
AgriTech
Leveraging Dutch agricultural innovation
SaaS & B2B Software
Enterprise and mid-market solutions
CleanTech
Sustainability and energy tech
Services for Amsterdam Startups
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.
Team Leadership & Hiring
Lead your engineering team, establish best practices, and help you attract talent in Amsterdam's competitive, internationally-minded tech market.
Investor Readiness
Prepare for Dutch and international VC due diligence, including technical documentation for investors like Peak Capital, Keen Venture Partners, and international funds.
AI & Automation Strategy
Identify practical opportunities to leverage AI and automation — particularly relevant for Amsterdam's strong e-commerce, logistics, and fintech sectors.
Scale-up Technical Leadership
For companies growing beyond initial product-market fit, provide the technical leadership needed to scale systems, teams, and processes.
Dutch B.V. Structure Support
Understand implications of B.V. structure for technical teams, including employee equity participation schemes (SOPs) and technical governance.
Pricing for Dutch Companies
Transparent pricing. All plans exclude BTW (Dutch VAT). Dutch contract terms available.
Strategic oversight, monthly planning, team mentoring, architecture reviews.
Active roadmap involvement, architecture decisions, hiring support, delivery leadership.
Deep engagement, leading major initiatives, transformation projects, M&A preparation.
Amsterdam Fractional CTO FAQ
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.
Ready to Discuss Your Needs?
Book a free 30-minute consultation to explore how fractional CTO services can accelerate your Amsterdam-based company.
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