You Need a CTO. But You Don't Need One Full-Time.
You're making technology decisions that could make or break your business—but nobody on your team has done this before. Get the strategic guidance you need, not another full-time employee.
Flying Blind on Technology Decisions
Every day you're making bets on technology that will determine your company's future. Here's what that feels like without guidance.
What You're Dealing With Now
- Making expensive guesses — Betting thousands on technology because a vendor said so, not because it fits your strategy
- Vendors running the show — Salesforce says buy Salesforce, AWS says use AWS, but nobody's looking at what YOU actually need
- Dev team drifting — Your developers are smart but shipping slow, picking the wrong tools, and nobody senior to guide them
- Scared of the wrong bet — One bad platform choice or architecture decision could set you back years
What a Fractional CTO Partnership Delivers
- Confident decisions — Technology choices backed by experience, not sales pitches. Every choice tied to your business goals.
- We speak vendor so you don't have to — We negotiate, evaluate, and manage vendors. They work for you, not the other way around.
- Senior leadership on call — Your team gets mentorship, architecture guidance, and someone experienced to make the tough calls
- Sleep at night — Knowing your technology foundation supports growth instead of blocking it
How We Partner With You
This isn't a service you buy. It's a partnership that gives your business the technical leadership it needs, when you need it.
Technology Strategy
A clear 12-24 month technology roadmap aligned with your business goals. Know what to build, what to buy, and when to do it.
- Build vs. buy decisions
- Priority-based planning
- Budget-aligned roadmaps
Typical result: Clarity on what to do next
Vendor Management
We negotiate contracts, evaluate solutions, and manage your technology vendors so they serve your needs, not their quotas.
- Contract negotiation
- Vendor evaluation
- Cost optimization
Typical result: 20-40% savings on vendor spend
Team Leadership
Mentor your developers and guide technical decisions without micromanaging. We elevate your team's capabilities.
- Architecture guidance
- Code review oversight
- Hiring support
Typical result: Faster shipping, fewer bugs
Architecture Review
We audit your current systems, identify bottlenecks and risks, and create a practical improvement plan.
- Current state assessment
- Risk identification
- Migration planning
Typical result: Roadmap from technical debt to solid foundation
Due Diligence
Technical assessment for acquisitions, investments, or partnerships. Know what you're actually buying.
- Codebase assessment
- Risk analysis
- Integration planning
Typical result: Clear picture of technical value and risks
Crisis Response
When something breaks badly and you need senior technical help immediately. We've seen it before and know how to fix it.
- Emergency triage
- Root cause analysis
- Recovery planning
Typical result: Crisis stabilized, path to prevention
Arizona Businesses We've Partnered With
Real examples of how fractional CTO guidance changed outcomes for businesses like yours.
Growing SaaS Startup
Tempe (15 employees, Series A)
Had a working product but architecture couldn't scale. Every new feature broke something else. We rebuilt their roadmap, mentored the dev team, and replatformed core services.
Result: Shipping 3x faster with 70% fewer production incidents
Healthcare Practice
Phoenix (expanding to 5 locations)
Needed HIPAA-compliant systems but every vendor claimed they were compliant. We evaluated options, negotiated contracts, and implemented a patient management platform that actually works.
Result: $150K saved on wrong tech choices, full HIPAA compliance
E-commerce Brand
Scottsdale (scaling to $5M ARR)
Outgrowing Shopify but agency pushing a $500K custom build. We analyzed their actual needs, found a middle-ground solution, and managed the migration.
Result: Right-sized platform at $80K, scaled through Black Friday
Professional Services Firm
Mesa (120 employees, analog operations)
Running entirely on paper and spreadsheets. Owners knew they needed to modernize but terrified of choosing wrong. We created a phased digital transformation plan and managed every vendor.
Result: 18-month transformation plan, first phase delivered on budget
The Cost of Flying Solo vs. Having a Partner
What bad technology decisions actually cost Phoenix businesses.
$250K+
Full-Time CTO Salary
Plus benefits, equity, overhead
$36K-120K
Fractional CTO/Year
Strategic guidance when you need it
$500K+
Cost of One Wrong Platform Bet
Rewrite, migration, lost time
The Real ROI Example
A Scottsdale e-commerce company was told by their agency they needed a $500K custom platform rebuild. We assessed their actual needs and found a $80K middle-ground solution that handled their scale perfectly.
What they were told:
$500K custom build
What they actually needed:
$80K + fractional CTO guidance
Savings: $370K + the right solution for their business
How the Partnership Works
From first conversation to ongoing strategic guidance
Discovery Call
We learn about your business, your technology challenges, and what keeps you up at night. Free consultation.
Assessment & Plan
We evaluate your current technology, identify gaps, and create a strategic roadmap tailored to your goals.
Ongoing Partnership
Regular strategy sessions, vendor management, team mentorship, and on-call support for critical decisions.
Iterate & Scale
As your business grows, we adjust the strategy. Always aligned with where you're going, not just where you are.
What Technology Decision is Keeping You Up at Night?
You don't have to make these decisions alone. Schedule a free strategy call—we'll discuss your challenges and see if we're the right partner. No pressure, just guidance.
Free strategy consultation | $3,000-$10,000/month | Partnership, not a service