1. What is a Fractional CTO?

A Fractional CTO is a part-time technology executive who provides strategic and technical leadership to organizations without the full-time commitment or cost of a permanent CTO. They bridge the gap between business and technology, driving innovation, scalability, and efficiency.

2. How does a Fractional CTO work?

Fractional CTOs typically engage flexibly, whether a few hours a week or for specific project durations. They assess the organization's needs, create technical roadmaps, guide product development, mentor teams, and ensure technology aligns with business goals.

3. Why should you use a Fractional CTO?

  • Cost-Effective Expertise: Gain senior-level guidance without the overhead of a full-time hire.
  • Scalability: Build a tech foundation that evolves with your business.
  • Rapid Problem Solving: Address technical bottlenecks and inefficiencies.
  • Strategic Vision: Ensure your technology strategy aligns with your business objectives.

4. What’s the difference between a Fractional CTO and a Consultant?

  • Ongoing Partnership vs. Specific Projects: Fractional CTOs are embedded in the organization’s strategy and offer long-term guidance, while consultants focus on delivering one-off solutions.
  • Leadership Role: Fractional CTOs often assume leadership roles, mentoring teams and making executive decisions. Consultants provide advice but rarely assume such responsibility.

5. What services do I offer as a Fractional CTO?

  • MVP Development: Rapidly prototype and validate your product ideas with lean, scalable architectures.
  • Technical Audits: Assess your infrastructure, codebase, and processes to identify risks and opportunities.
  • Process Optimization: Introduce agile methodologies, CI/CD pipelines, and best practices to improve delivery speed and quality.
  • Cloud and Cost Management: Optimize deployments and reduce unnecessary cloud spending.
  • Leadership Coaching: Mentor existing CTOs or recruit new tech leaders.
  • Scaling Startups: Transition startups from MVP to a robust, market-ready platform.
  • Investor Support: Provide technical due diligence and reporting to build confidence in your business’s scalability.

6. Who benefits from my services?

  • Early-Stage Startups: Need lean, cost-effective tech solutions to validate their MVPs.
  • Scaling Startups: Require guidance to manage technical debt and streamline operations.
  • Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs): Struggling with legacy systems and siloed teams, looking to modernize.
  • Investors: Need reliable technical audits and strategies to maximize portfolio ROI.

7. Why choose Yann as your Fractional CTO?

With over 25 years of experience leading engineering and product teams, I combine hands-on technical expertise with a strategic mindset. I’ve helped startups and established companies streamline operations, modernize infrastructure, and scale efficiently. My tailored, results-driven approach ensures you get more than you pay for—delivering real value and tangible outcomes.

8. How can I get started?

Let’s discuss your goals. Whether you need a quick consultation or a long-term technology partner, I’ll craft a plan that works for your business. Schedule a free consultation today!