Technology leadership, without the full-time hire.
Senior technology leadership for businesses that need a CTO's judgement but not yet a full-time executive. We work alongside your team for an agreed part of each week or month, and we are accountable for the technology decisions we help you make.
It usually fits when…
Nobody owns technology
Decisions are being made by default, with no one accountable for direction.
A founder is still doing it
A founder or non-technical executive is carrying technology decisions on top of their day job.
You rely on agencies
You cannot easily tell whether the work from agencies or contractors is good value or good quality.
You are scaling
Your platform, team or delivery process is starting to strain as the business grows.
A big moment is coming
You are preparing for investment, a sale or a major programme and need a credible technology story.
You are hiring a CTO
You want to appoint a permanent CTO or head of engineering and need help defining and finding the right person.
The work of a CTO, shared.
- Technology strategy and roadmapTurn business goals into a prioritised plan your team, board and investors can follow.
- Architecture and platform decisionsChoose what to build, buy or retire, and keep the design simple enough to maintain.
- Hiring and team structureDefine roles, run technical interviews, and build or reshape your engineering team.
- Vendors and agenciesSelect suppliers, challenge proposals, and hold them to account on cost, quality and delivery.
- Delivery, security and riskPut practical practices in place for how work is planned, shipped and protected.
- Board and investor communicationExplain technology risk and progress in plain language.
A simple, structured engagement.
First conversation
We learn about your business, your team and what is keeping you up at night.
Short assessment
We review where you are today and agree priorities and what success looks like.
Embedded support
We join your leadership rhythm on an agreed time commitment, with regular check-ins and clear outputs.
Handover or hire
When you are ready, we step back, or help you move to a full-time technology leader.
How it compares.
Full-time CTO
The right answer at scale, but a large commitment before the need is proven.
Consultancy project
Good for a defined question, such as a technical review or due diligence, but it does not give you ongoing leadership.
Agency or contractors
They build what you ask for, but they do not own the direction or challenge it.
Frequently asked questions
What is a fractional CTO?
A senior technology leader who works with a business part-time, on a recurring basis, to provide the strategy, oversight and decision-making of a chief technology officer.
How much time will you spend with us?
That depends on your needs. We agree the time commitment and scope in writing before we start, and we can adjust it as your needs change.
Will you replace our existing technical team?
No. We work with the people and suppliers you already have, and aim to make them more effective.
Can you help us hire a permanent CTO?
Yes. We can define the role, assess candidates and support the handover.
Talk to us about fractional CTO support.
Tell us a little about your situation and one of our experts will be in touch.