The Problem
What It Looks Like
- • No clear technology strategy
- • Engineering decisions made ad-hoc
- • Architecture evolves randomly
- • Technical debt accumulates without prioritisation
- • Board asks about technology and nobody has answers
What It Costs
- Scattered investments in tools and platforms
- Inconsistent architecture and technical debt
- Slower delivery from lack of standards
- Difficulty hiring (no clear technical vision)
- Increased risk (security, compliance, scalability)
The Real Risk: Technology companies without technology leadership make expensive mistakes. Wrong architecture choices cost millions to fix. Security gaps create existential risk. Talent leaves for companies with clearer direction.
Fractional CTO-as-a-Service
Strategic leadership doesn't require full-time presence. What matters is clear thinking, documented decisions, and consistent follow-through. We provide 2-4 days/month focused on decisions that matter most.
What We Deliver
- Quarterly strategy reviews — Update roadmap aligned with business goals
- Architecture reviews — Major decisions with documented rationale
- Risk oversight — Security, compliance, scalability
- Team guidance — Development pathways and hiring
Documentation That Persists
- Technology strategy document — Your roadmap for the next 12-18 months
- Architecture decision records — Why we chose specific approaches
- Standards and guidelines — How your team should build
- Risk register — Known issues and mitigation plans
Cost Comparison
Full-time CTO
Hiring risk, retention risk
CTO Advisory (Fractional)
Recommended starting point
No CTO
Expensive mistakes inevitable
Typical Engagement
Monthly Investment
Commitment: 2-4 days/month
Duration
Typical retainer arrangement
Setup Time
Initial assessment and planning
First Month Deliverables
- Technology strategy assessment
- Critical risk identification
- Initial roadmap recommendations
- Governance framework
When You Need More
Need Hands-On Help
Executing on strategy requires more than oversight
Add: CTO Development (CHF 8-12k/week)
Need Team Training
Your team needs skills to execute independently
Add: CTO Literacy (CHF 3-5k/week)
Preparing for CTO Hire
Want to hire a full-time CTO eventually
We help: Recruiting and onboarding