Budget-Friendly
Fractional CTO Lite
For pre-seed/seed startups who need affordable,
high-leverage guidance for tactical sprints.
$6,000 /month
Full retainer: $12K/mo • 50% savings
Bi-weekly Calls
Async Q&A access
50% vs. Full retainer
Same expertise, lighter touch. Ideal for founders who don't need weekly calls but want a trusted technical advisor on speed dial.
What's Included
Bi-weekly Calls
Review progress, unblock your team, plan next steps.
Async Q&A
Slack/email access for pressing questions.
Roadmap Check-ins
Keep technical strategy aligned with goals.
Code & Arch Review
Spot issues before they become problems.
Lite vs. Full Retainer
Calls
Bi-weekly Weekly
Async access
✓ ✓ Priority
Roadmap
Check-ins Full dev
Hiring support
— ✓
Crisis response
— ✓
Best for
Pre-seed Series A+
Lite ($6K) vs Full ($12K)
Ready for high-leverage guidance?
Brief call to establish fit and scope the partnership.
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