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Hire a Fractional CTO. Full-Time Results.

Senior technology leadership without the full‑time overhead. Fractionus connects you with pre‑vetted fractional CTOs who plug in fast, own the roadmap, and drive innovation.

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Why technology leaders choose Fractionus?

Vetted leaders only. We shortlist experienced CTOs who’ve already scaled businesses like yours.

  1. Fast start. Typical kickoff in days, not months.

  2. Flexible engagement. 1–3 days/week, day rate or retainer.

  3. Clear outcomes. Technical strategy, architecture, scalability, team buildout, and a board‑worthy roadmap.

What is a Fractional CTO?

A fractional CTO is a senior technology leader who partners with your exec team part‑time to own technical strategy, guide development through your internal/partner resources, and be accountable for delivery outcomes (not just oversight). They bring the same leadership you'd expect from a full‑time CTO—technical vision, team structure, performance metrics, resource allocation—but allow you to test before you invest in a permanent hire while maintaining contractor status for maximum flexibility.

Where they go deep

  • Technical architecture & scalability planning

  • Engineering team structure & development processes

  • Product roadmap & technology stack decisions

  • Security, compliance & infrastructure strategy

  • Engineering ops, metrics, and hiring your first key developers/vendor mix

When to hire a fractional CTO

You’re at/near product‑market fit, but growth is lumpy and you need a real GTM plan.

  • You're scaling and need senior leadership to design the engine (and mentor your team) before committing to a full‑time C‑suite hire through our test before you invest approach.

  • You're between CMOs and want continuity that's more strategic than a short‑term "interim." (Interim = hold the fort; Fractional = architect the system and lead it over time as an embedded team member.)

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What does engagement look like?

Most companies start 1–2 days per week for the first 90 days to build the technical foundation, then adjust as the systems mature. Common formats: retained days, sprint blocks, or outcome‑based scopes.

90‑Day deliverables typically include

  • Technical audit & architecture roadmap

  • Technology stack optimisation + integration strategy

  • Development methodology & delivery pipeline

  • Budget, team structure & vendor plan

  • Performance metrics, monitoring dashboard, and engineering cadence

Why the fractional model is surging?

Fractional leadership has boomed as companies prioritise speed, flexibility, and cost optimisation. This "try-before-you-buy" approach to senior talent delivers outcome-focused expertise and cross-industry insights. Industry data shows sharp growth in fractional executive roles since 2022.

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Louis / Ecom Mamanger

Adam / UX Designer

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How Fractionus works

  • Brief us once. Your goals, stage, ICP, tech stack, and constraints.

  • Shortlist in days. Meet 2–3 vetted fractional CTOs matched to your needs.

  • You choose. Interview, check fit, and select your leader.

  • We handle everything else. Paperwork, billing, and smooth scale‑up/scale‑down.

What you’ll get - and measure

  • A single accountable owner for technology/delivery

  • A realistic roadmap and development rhythm your team can execute

  • Faster release cycles and cleaner code quality

  • Leading indicators (velocity, uptime, performance) tied to product goals

Don’t take our word for it

Stories are best told by the people who lived them.

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“From the big picture to day-to-day communication - we couldn’t be happier with the result. It will allow us to easily market and grow the business as we add additional brands.”

- Jess Baker, Creative Director

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Frequently Asked Questions

Answers to the most common questions about working with a CTO through Fractionus

What’s the difference between an interim CTO and a fractional CTO?

An interim CTO steps in full-time to keep your technology running when someone leaves. A fractional CTO is strategically part-time from the start — they're designing your technical infrastructure, establishing engineering culture, and driving long-term platform evolution without the overhead of a permanent hire.

How quickly can we start?

Most clients meet shortlists within a week and kick off within days after selection (scope dependent).

Will they manage agencies and hire our team?

Absolutely—fractional CTOs typically design the engineering strategy, manage technology partnerships, guide key technical hires, and establish the development rhythm that aligns your entire tech organisation.

What if we outgrow the model?

Perfect. Your fractional CTO can recruit/onboard a permanent leader and hand over a well-architected technical foundation. Or if the partnership works well, they can step into the full-time role themselves.