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Technology that actually moves the needle.
I help founders make smarter tech decisions, build engineering teams that actually ship, and turn technical complexity into a competitive advantage.
No hard sell. Just actionable advice.
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What does “fractional CTO” actually mean?
A fractional CTO is a senior technical leader who works with your company part-time — typically a few days a week. You get the strategy, oversight, and hands-on expertise of an experienced CTO, without the cost or long-term commitment of a full-time hire.
For most early-stage companies, that’s exactly the right model. You don’t need someone full-time yet — but you do need someone who’s done this before.
This is right for you if…
- ✓You're building a product but don't have a technical co-founder.
- ✓You have developers, but no one steering the technical direction.
- ✓You're making architecture, hiring, or tooling decisions without confidence.
- ✓You've been burned by a bad technical call and need to course-correct.
- ✓You need someone who can speak to both your team and your board.
Not sure if you fit? That’s exactly what the discovery call is for.
Bridging the Gap Between Business, People, and Code.
I'm Matt. For over 21 years, I've been obsessed with not just how software is built, but why.
I started as a backend developer, staying up late debugging messy legacy code. Eventually, I moved into leadership, where I realized the hardest problems aren't technical—they are human.
Today, I exist at the intersection of these two worlds. I speak "Executive" to founders and "Engineer" to developers, ensuring that your technology strategy actually serves your business goals.
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Pick your starting point.
Start where it makes sense, and go deeper when you’re ready.
For founders finding their footing
Advisor
A sharp technical mind in your corner, without the overhead. Weekly calls to pressure-test decisions and keep your roadmap on track.
- ✓ Weekly 45-min strategy call
- ✓ Roadmap & prioritisation review
- ✓ Vendor, tool & hiring decisions
- ✓ Async Slack/email support
Weekly calls. No long-term contract.
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For founders ready to move fast
Strategist
I get under the hood — architecture, team structure, dev processes. We build the foundations your product needs to scale.
- ✓ Everything in Advisor
- ✓ Architecture & technical design
- ✓ Dev team structure & hiring support
- ✓ Code & PR review
- ✓ Hands-on time scoped to your needs
3-month retainer.
For founders who need to ship
Partner
I embed into your business. We build it together — strategy, execution, and everything in between.
- ✓ Everything in Strategist
- ✓ Active software development
- ✓ Full-stack web & eCommerce
- ✓ Open source & platform integrations
- ✓ Significant embedded time each month
Project-based or retainer.
Questions founders actually ask.
Straight answers, no sales pitch.
What does a fractional CTO actually do?+
I plug in at the technical-leadership level without the full-time cost — setting technical strategy, hiring and coaching engineers, and making the calls a founder without a technical co-founder can't make alone.
I don't have a technical co-founder — where do I even start?+
Start with an Advisor engagement: a short, fixed run of weekly calls, no long-term commitment. We get your near-term technical decisions right while you figure out what you actually need long-term.
What's the difference between Advisor, Strategist, and Partner?+
Advisor is a short, fixed run of weekly calls. Strategist is a focused retainer for founders ready to build out their engineering function. Partner is embedded, hands-on time for founders who need to ship, not just plan.
Do I need to commit to a long-term contract?+
No long-term lock-in. Advisor is a short, fixed engagement, and Strategist/Partner scope to what you actually need rather than an open-ended term.
My company is stuck in technical complexity without a full-time CTO — how do you help?+
That's exactly the gap fractional CTO work fills — strategic technical direction, without the overhead of a full-time hire, for as long as you need it.
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