You're building a software company. You shouldn't have to guess at the software.
Every technical decision lands on you: which stack, which developers, whether the agency is on track, whether the AI-built MVP will survive launch. We bring the judgment of a CTO and a team that can act on it.
- > question: is the code any good?
- > question: is this estimate fair?
- ! no technical cofounder
- > assign: senior technical lead
- ✓ decisions made with confidence
The founder's blind spot.
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You can't judge the work
Developers say it's going well. You have no way to check whether the code, the estimates or the progress are real.
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Estimates feel like guesses
Every quote is different, every deadline slips, and you can't tell a fair price from a padded one.
- 03
Your MVP runs on prompts
You built it with AI tools and it mostly works. You don't know what will break when real customers arrive.
- 04
Investors want a technical story
Due diligence and board questions about architecture, security and team keep landing on you.
CTO-level judgment, on your side.
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Decisions explained in plain language
Every recommendation comes with the reasoning, the trade-offs and what it costs, so you can decide with confidence.
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Someone checking the work
We review code, estimates and vendor progress on your behalf and tell you what we see.
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A plan you can show investors
A written technical strategy and roadmap that holds up to due diligence.
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A team that can act on it
When something needs building or fixing, the same people who advised you can do it.
Where founders usually start.
- Fractional CTOSenior technical judgment for founders, without the full-time hire.Learn more about Fractional CTO
- Code & security auditA senior review of your codebase and infrastructure, with a ranked list of what to fix first.Learn more about Code & security audit
- Fix an AI-built appYour vibe-coded app breaks under real users. We find the cause and make the fix stick.Learn more about Fix an AI-built app
- Rapid AI prototypingA clickable, testable product in weeks, before you fund the full build.Learn more about Rapid AI prototyping
Founder questions.
Something else on your mind? Ask it on the call. That's what it's for.
Book a callI'm not technical at all. Is that a problem?
No. That's exactly who this is for. We explain things in plain language and never make you feel behind for asking.
Do I need a CTO, an agency or a freelancer?
It depends on your stage, budget and what you're building. We'll give you an honest recommendation on the first call, even if the answer isn't us.
What if I already have developers?
Good. We work alongside them as your technical representative: reviewing work, setting direction and helping them succeed.
Can you help me talk to investors?
Yes. We can prepare the technical parts of your deck, answer due-diligence questions and join calls when it helps.
Get a straight answer.
Tell us what you're building and what worries you. We'll tell you what we'd do, even if it isn't hiring us.