Engagement
Three ways to work together
Flexible engagements that scale up or down with your needs. Transparent scope, clear deliverables, and an exit plan built in from day one.
Advisory
~4 hours / week
Founders and CEOs who need a trusted technical sounding board.
- Bi-weekly strategy sessions
- Async review of key decisions
- Email & Slack access
- Hiring input on senior technical roles
Fractional CTO
2–3 days / week
Companies that need real executive technology leadership, now.
- Owns the technology roadmap end-to-end
- Leads and grows the engineering team
- Board & investor representation
- Architecture and delivery oversight
- Vendor and build-vs-buy decisions
Project / Interim
Scoped engagement
A defined initiative — audit, migration, 0→1 build, or coverage.
- Fixed scope and milestones
- Architecture or audit deliverables
- Interim leadership coverage
- Knowledge transfer to your team
Pricing shared in the proposal after a discovery call — every engagement is scoped to your context.
Always included
No matter which model you choose
Clear response times
Defined SLAs for async and scheduled time — you're never left guessing.
Outcome-based metrics
We agree on what success looks like and track it together.
Independent advice
No vendor partnerships or kickbacks. Recommendations serve only you.
Written documentation
Architecture decisions, roadmaps, and findings documented for your team.
Knowledge transfer
I build your team's capability, not dependence on me.
Quarterly reviews
Formal check-ins on value delivered and whether to continue, expand, or wind down.
FAQ
Common questions
How quickly can you start?
Most engagements begin within two weeks of our first call. Advisory engagements can often start the same week. Scoped projects depend on calendar alignment.
Do you work with pre-revenue or pre-funding startups?
Yes. Advisory engagements are designed to fit early-stage budgets, and I'm transparent about whether a heavier engagement makes sense yet. [Adjust to your positioning.]
What does a typical fractional CTO engagement cost?
Pricing scales with time commitment and scope. I'll give you a fixed monthly figure in the proposal — no surprise invoices. [Add your typical range or keep it case-by-case.]
Are you available for full-time roles?
Occasionally, for the right team. I'm open about it up front so we can structure the engagement honestly. [Adjust to your preference.]
Do you work onsite or remote?
Primarily remote with periodic onsite visits for key workshops, kickoffs, or team integration. Travel is factored into scoped engagements.
Ready to find the right fit?
Book a free discovery call. We'll talk through your situation and I'll recommend the engagement that makes sense — or tell you if you're not ready yet.