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Fractional CTO & Technical Leadership

Strategic technical guidance without the full-time commitment. Get CTO-level expertise for architecture decisions, team building, and technology strategy.

The Technical Leadership Gap

Growing companies often face a critical gap: you need senior technical leadership, but you're not ready for a full-time CTO. You might be struggling with:

Architecture decisions

Major technical choices with long-term consequences, but no one with the experience to make them confidently.

Team scaling

You need to grow your engineering team but don't know how to structure it, hire well, or set up processes.

Technical debt

Development is slowing down. You suspect there are problems, but you're not sure what to fix first.

Investor confidence

VCs and board members want to see technical leadership. You need someone who can speak their language.

What I Provide

I work as your technical partner—available for strategic decisions, architecture reviews, and team guidance without the overhead of a full-time executive.

Architecture Strategy

Technical roadmaps, system design decisions, and technology choices aligned with your business goals.

Team Building

Hiring processes, interview frameworks, team structure, engineering culture, and developer experience.

Technical Due Diligence

Code audits, architecture reviews, and honest assessments for investors, acquirers, or your own peace of mind.

Vendor & Build Decisions

Buy vs. build analysis, vendor evaluation, and technology partnerships that make sense for your stage.

Who This Is For

Funded Startups

Series A/B companies that need technical leadership but aren't ready for a full-time CTO commitment.

Non-Technical Founders

You have a great product vision but need a technical partner to translate it into architecture.

Growing Teams

Your engineering team is expanding and you need help with structure, processes, and culture.

Pre-Acquisition

You're preparing for due diligence and need your technical house in order.

Engagement Models

Advisory Retainer

4-8 hours/month

Ongoing strategic guidance, architecture reviews, and availability for critical decisions.

Active Engagement

2-3 days/week

Hands-on technical leadership: team meetings, code reviews, architecture work, hiring support.

Project-Based

Defined scope

Specific deliverables: technical audit, architecture design, due diligence preparation.

Frequently Asked Questions

How is this different from a consultant?

Consultants give advice and leave. I stick around to see decisions through, attend team meetings, and take ownership of technical outcomes. I'm accountable, not just advisory.

What's the typical engagement length?

Most engagements run 6-12 months, though some clients keep me on advisory retainer for years. I'm flexible—scale up during critical periods, scale down when you're stable.

Can you help hire a full-time CTO?

Yes. Part of my job is often helping you define the CTO role, build the job description, evaluate candidates, and eventually hand off to your permanent hire.

Do you write code?

When needed. I can do architecture work, critical implementations, and code reviews. But my primary value is strategic—making sure your team is building the right things the right way.

What industries do you work with?

I've worked across fintech, healthtech, e-commerce, and B2B SaaS. The specific domain matters less than the technical challenges—I learn your business context quickly.

Need Technical Leadership?

Let's discuss your situation and see if fractional CTO support makes sense for your stage. No commitment—just an honest conversation.

Asaf Arviv | Senior Software Architect & MVP Development