Get the strategic direction, architecture oversight, and engineering credibility of a seasoned CTO - without the full-time cost or equity dilution.
Ex-Google, Wix & Fireblocks architect
Built systems processing billions of transactions
Helping startups make the right technical
decisions from day one
Senior technical leadership across the areas that matter most
Make the right technology choices from the start. Avoid costly rewrites and dead-end decisions that slow you down when you need to move fast.
Build and elevate your engineering team. Get the hiring expertise and leadership your developers need without the overhead of a full-time executive.
Bridge the gap between your engineering team and your board. Translate technical complexity into business language that investors understand and trust.
Startups that need senior technical leadership but aren't ready for a full-time CTO
You have the vision and the market insight, but need a trusted technical partner to translate your product ideas into sound engineering decisions and keep your dev team on track.
You've raised capital or are about to, and need credible technical leadership to satisfy investors, make smart architecture choices, and set the engineering foundation for scale.
Your team is growing from 3 to 15+ engineers and the codebase is getting complex. You need processes, structure, and senior oversight before things break.
Your CTO left and you need someone to hold the technical reins while you find the right long-term hire. Keep your team productive and your investors confident during the transition.
A structured approach to getting the right level of technical leadership
30-minute conversation to understand your business, technical landscape, team composition, and what's keeping you up at night. We'll identify where senior technical leadership will have the most impact.
Deep dive into your current codebase, architecture, team dynamics, and development processes. You'll receive a clear picture of where you stand and a prioritized action plan for what to tackle first.
Regular cadence of architecture reviews, team syncs, strategic planning sessions, and hands-on guidance. I integrate with your team on Slack, attend standups, and review critical PRs -just like a CTO on your team.
What I bring to the table that most fractional CTOs don't
Not just a manager who used to code. I've architected and built systems at Google, Wix, and Fireblocks that handle billions of transactions. I review code, design systems, and solve hard engineering problems alongside your team.
I understand the difference between startup engineering and enterprise engineering. You need pragmatic decisions that balance speed with sustainability -not over-engineered solutions designed for problems you don't have yet.
I work with VCs on technical due diligence. I know exactly what investors look for in a technical team and how to position your engineering story. When your next round comes, you'll be ready for scrutiny.
I've seen dozens of codebases across industries. I get up to speed fast, identify patterns and anti-patterns immediately, and start delivering value from the first week -not the first quarter.
Flexible structures to match your stage and needs
Strategic guidance for founders who need a technical sounding board
Embedded technical leadership for growing startups
Focused engagement for specific technical challenges
A full-time CTO costs €200-350K+ in salary, equity, and benefits. A fractional CTO gives you the same strategic expertise and technical leadership at a fraction of the cost. You get senior-level guidance without the overhead, and you can scale up or down as your needs change. Many startups use a fractional CTO until they reach the stage where a full-time hire makes sense -at which point I help you find and onboard the right person.
My primary value is at the strategic and architectural level - making sure your team builds the right thing, the right way. I review code, design systems, and can prototype critical components. But I'm not a replacement for a development team. If you need hands-on development capacity, I can help you hire the right people and ensure they're set up for success.
Typically within 1-2 weeks of signing. The discovery call and initial assessment happen in the first week. By week two, I'm integrated with your team and contributing to ongoing decisions. I limit the number of concurrent engagements to ensure every client gets meaningful attention.
Engagements are flexible. You can scale up during critical periods (fundraising, product launches, team transitions) and scale back when things stabilize. Minimum commitment is typically 3 months to allow enough time for meaningful impact, with monthly adjustments after that.
I operate as a collaborative leader, not a top-down authority. I join your communication channels, participate in relevant ceremonies, and build trust with your developers through code reviews, architecture discussions, and pair problem-solving. The goal is to elevate the entire team, not create dependency on me.
Absolutely. Since I also do technical due diligence for VCs, I know exactly what investors look for. I'll help you build an investor-ready technical narrative, clean up the codebase for scrutiny, prepare documentation, and coach your team for technical deep-dives. When the DD happens, you'll be ready.
Tell me about your startup and where you need technical leadership
30 minutes to understand your situation, your team, and your technical challenges. No sales pitch -just an honest conversation about whether a fractional CTO is the right move for you right now.
Schedule a CallEmail: gadiguy@gmail.com