FraCTOnal CTO Retainer

Service Overview

Duration: Monthly
Investment: Flexible arrangements available

Ongoing part-time CTO guidance without the full-time cost. We provide strategic support, tech leadership, and executive insight tailored to your growth journey.

• Advisory: 4–6 hrs/month — $3,000/mo
• Embedded: 10–15 hrs/month — $5,000–$7,500/mo
• Strategic Partner: 20+ hrs/month — $8,000–$12,000/mo
• Monthly strategy sessions
• Hiring/vendor support
• Roadmap ownership & board alignment
• Slack/email support & weekly check-ins

Advisory Tier

4–6 hours/month • $3,000/month

• Monthly Strategy Session: 2-hour deep dive on technology strategy
• Email Support: Priority response to strategic questions
• Board Preparation: Support for technology-related board discussions
• Vendor Reviews: Assessment of technology vendor proposals
• Architecture Guidance: High-level technical direction

Perfect for companies with established tech teams needing strategic guidance.

Embedded Tier

10–15 hours/month • $5,000–$7,500/month

• All Advisory Benefits: Plus deeper engagement
• Weekly Check-ins: Regular progress and issue resolution
• Team Leadership: Direct involvement with technical team
• Hiring Support: Technical interview participation and role definition
• Process Optimization: Development and operational process improvement
• Slack Support: Real-time technical guidance

Ideal for growing companies needing hands-on technical leadership.

Strategic Partner Tier

20+ hours/month • $8,000–$12,000/month

• All Embedded Benefits: Plus comprehensive partnership
• Roadmap Ownership: Full responsibility for technology roadmap
• Executive Leadership: Active participation in executive meetings
• Team Building: Complete hiring strategy and team development
• Investor Relations: Technical due diligence and investor presentations
• Strategic Planning: Long-term technology vision and planning

For companies needing full CTO-level leadership without full-time commitment.

What You Get

• Strategic Guidance: Technology strategy aligned with business goals
• Technical Leadership: Architecture and technology decisions
• Team Development: Hiring, mentoring, and team optimization
• Process Improvement: Development and operational efficiency
• Vendor Management: Technology vendor selection and oversight
• Risk Management: Technology risk assessment and mitigation
• Board Support: Technology presentations and Q&A

Perfect For

• Startups with growing technology needs
• Companies needing experienced technical leadership
• Organizations in transition or growth phases
• Businesses with complex technology decisions
• Companies preparing for funding or acquisition
• Teams needing strategic technology direction

Monthly Engagement

• Strategy Sessions: Monthly deep-dive planning meetings
• Weekly Check-ins: Progress updates and issue resolution
• Team Meetings: Participation in key technical discussions
• Documentation Review: Architecture and technical documentation
• Performance Monitoring: Technology metrics and KPIs
• Continuous Support: Email and Slack availability