FraCTOnal CTO Sprint
Need a CTO, fast? This two-week sprint embeds us into your team to stabilize, prioritize, and architect a solid path forward. Perfect for product launches, funding prep, or scaling challenges.
Service Overview
Duration: 2 Weeks
Investment: Flexible arrangements available
Need a CTO, fast? This two-week sprint embeds us into your team to stabilize, prioritize, and architect a solid path forward. Perfect for product launches, funding prep, or scaling challenges.
- All elements of Deep Dive
- Interim CTO support in meetings and strategy
- Technical debt + delivery blocker triage
- Hiring plans & team design
- Investor/Board Q&A support
What You Get
- Full CTO Coverage: Interim CTO support in all meetings and strategic discussions
- Technical Stabilization: Immediate triage and resolution of critical technical issues
- Delivery Optimization: Identification and removal of delivery blockers
- Team Assessment: Evaluation of current team structure and capabilities
- Hiring Strategy: Detailed hiring plans and team design recommendations
- Investor Support: Preparation and support for investor/board presentations
Perfect For
- Startups preparing for product launches
- Companies in funding rounds needing technical leadership
- Organizations with urgent technical challenges
- Teams experiencing rapid growth or scaling issues
- Companies with interim CTO needs
- Businesses needing immediate technical direction
Week 1 - Stabilization
- Day 1-2: Team immersion and current state assessment
- Day 3-4: Critical issue identification and triage
- Day 5: Immediate action plan and stakeholder alignment
- Weekend: Strategy development and planning
Week 2 - Strategy & Planning
- Day 8-9: Technical debt assessment and prioritization
- Day 10-11: Team structure analysis and hiring plans
- Day 12-13: Strategic roadmap development
- Day 14: Final presentation and handoff planning
Deliverables
- Immediate Action Plan: Prioritized list of critical actions
- Technical Assessment: Comprehensive review of current systems
- Team Analysis: Structure, gaps, and hiring recommendations
- Strategic Roadmap: 90-day execution plan
- Investor Materials: Technical due diligence support
- Handoff Documentation: Knowledge transfer materials
Ongoing Support
- Handoff Session: Knowledge transfer to your team
- 30-Day Check-in: Progress review and adjustment
- 90-Day Review: Strategy validation and next steps
- Transition Support: Assistance with permanent CTO hiring
- Emergency Support: Critical issue escalation during transition