Hire a Fractional CTO

Get the technology guidance you need without the overhead of a full-time executive.

Our fractional CTOs are trusted by:

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Hire a CTO

What a Fractional CTO can do for your business

Technology oversight

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R&D guidance

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Full-stack development

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Product development

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Digital transformation

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Tech team leadership

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Source top talent from our growing pool of pre-vetted professionals.

our process

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Access pre-vetted, hand-picked executives.

Get customized candidate profiles served to your inbox from our shortlist.

View and discuss candidate profiles with us before scheduling interviews.

We’ll help negotiate a deal that makes the most sense for your business.

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Tell us what your challenges are

Contact us for a response within 24 hours to identify the type of professional you need.

We’ll shortlist 3-5 fractional professionals for you based on industry experience, values alignment, working style, availability, and more.

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Get to work with your Professional

Hire and onboard your new fractional professional however you like to work.

We’ll help set up your payments with our streamlined process.

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Keep us in the loop

We conduct regular feedback sessions to make sure you’re getting what you signed up for.

Hear from our clients

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"solace has access to some of the best talent I've ever seen - you've got a pool of A+ players. That makes the decision pretty easy because ultimately when you're hiring someone, it's about the quality of your resources, and solace has that."

Alexandra Nuth

Head of New Ventures, Cashco

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"I wish I knew about fractional executives for my non-tech / traditional businesses. Experienced talent on a part-time and flexible basis? It just makes sense."

Dave Tougas

Co-Founder & CEO, Drift Golf

Ready to move quickly?

So are we.

Join us, and connect with the perfect match for your next challenge.

faq

Get all your questions answered and find the best solution for your hiring needs.

  • A Fractional CTO is a senior technology executive who provides strategic leadership and technical expertise to a company on a part-time or contractual basis. This model gives you access to top-tier talent to guide your tech strategy, R&D, and product development without the cost and commitment of a full-time hire

  • A Fractional CTO's duties are tailored to your needs but typically include developing a technology roadmap, managing and mentoring your tech team, overseeing product development, leading digital transformation efforts, and ensuring your technology stack is scalable and secure.

  • Startups and small-to-medium-sized businesses (SMBs) are ideal candidates. Companies that need to scale their technology, require expert guidance for a new product launch, are undergoing digital transformation, or need to bridge a leadership gap are perfect fits for a fractional technology leader.

  • Hiring a Fractional CTO is significantly more cost-effective than a full-time executive. You avoid the high salary, benefits, and equity demands of a full-time hire while still getting the critical strategic oversight your business needs to grow.

  • Our process is simple and personalized. We begin with a deep dive into your business needs, culture, and goals. We then match you with pre-vetted, hand-picked candidates from our network, provide you with their profiles, and facilitate interviews. Once you've selected your ideal CTO, we handle the contracting and ensure a smooth onboarding process.

  • The time commitment is flexible and based on your specific needs. It can range from a few days a month for high-level strategic guidance to several days a week for more hands-on project and team management. We customize the engagement to ensure you get the right level of support.

  • Yes, absolutely. An experienced Fractional CTO can be invaluable during fundraising. They can help build a compelling technology roadmap, prepare technical due diligence materials, and confidently communicate your product vision and strategy to investors.

  • While other platforms allow anyone to sign up and start bidding on opportunities, we only admit fractional executives and professionals that we’ve vetted, reference checked, and feel confident introducing to start-ups and SMBs. From there, we support each side every step of the way to ensure the right talent is paired with the right business and able to have an immediate impact.