Fractional CTO Insights & Guides
Practical articles on technology leadership, startup scaling, and making the right technical decisions for your company.
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How to Find a Fractional CTO: A Founder's Complete Guide
You've decided you need a fractional CTO. Now comes the harder question: how do you actually find one who's right for your company?
Fractional CTO Day Rates in the UK: 2025 Pricing Guide
"How much does a fractional CTO cost?"
What a Fractional CTO Does in the First 30 Days
You've just hired a fractional CTO. Now what?
Fractional CTO for Non-Technical Founders: A Complete Guide
You're building a technology company. You're not a technologist.
Fractional CTO for Startups: When Pre-Seed to Series A Companies Should Hire
There's a persistent myth in startup land that fractional CTOs are only for scale-ups—companies with product-market fit, Series A behind them, and an enginee...
Fractional CTO for Series A/B: Scaling Technology Leadership
You've raised your Series A. Maybe even Series B. Growth is accelerating. The engineering team that got you here is straining under the pressure. And you're...
Fractional CTO vs Technical Co-Founder: A Decision Framework
"Should I find a technical co-founder or hire a fractional CTO?"
How to Build a Tech Roadmap That Investors Trust
"Walk me through your technology roadmap."
How to Prepare for Technical Due Diligence: A Fractional CTO's Checklist
Technical due diligence kills deals.
Fractional CTO vs Interim CTO vs Full-Time CTO: A Decision Framework
You need senior technology leadership. You're not sure which kind.
How to Hire a Fractional CTO: Interview Questions, Red Flags & Contract Checklist
Hiring a fractional CTO is not like hiring an employee. It's not like hiring a consultant either. It's a unique relationship—part strategic partner, part int...
What Is a Fractional CTO? The Complete Guide for Founders
If you're a founder staring at technical decisions you don't fully understand, watching developers make choices you can't evaluate, or preparing for fundrais...
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AI Strategy for SMEs: Practical Implementation Without the Hype
Every vendor wants to sell you AI. Every conference promises AI transformation. Every competitor claims to be AI-powered.
Your CTO Is Leaving: Transition Playbook for Founders
Your CTO just resigned.
Fractional CTO Scope of Work: What's Included (And What's Not)
"What does a fractional CTO actually do?"
Fractional CTO vs Consultant: What's the Difference?
"Isn't a fractional CTO just a fancy name for a consultant?"
Fractional CTO vs VP Engineering: Which Does Your Company Need?
"Should we hire a fractional CTO or a VP of Engineering?"
How to Build an Engineering Team: A Fractional CTO's Framework
Building an engineering team is one of the highest-leverage activities a startup founder undertakes. Get it right, and you create a compounding advantage. Ge...
Technical Debt Prioritisation: A Framework for Startup CTOs
Every engineering team has technical debt. The ones that succeed aren't debt-free—they're skilled at managing debt strategically.
Virtual CTO vs Fractional CTO: Are They the Same Thing?
"What's the difference between a virtual CTO and a fractional CTO?"
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