Your tech strategy is
costing you growth.
Fix it in weeks, not quarters.
We match you with a senior CTO from our vetted roster – someone who's built companies at your exact stage and stack. They're inside your business in under a week, turning engineering into a growth lever instead of a money pit.
No commitment. We'll tell you on the call if we're not the right match.
Trusted by teams at
The four situations
that bring founders to us.
If you're in one of them, you're in the right place.
The Black Box
“I have no idea what my dev team is actually doing. Sprints finish, budgets get spent, but I can't tell what's moving forward and what's spinning in place. When I ask for a timeline, I get a different answer every time.”
The Empty Chair
“Our CTO left two months ago. I'm a CEO, not an engineer - but now every technical decision lands on me. The team needs direction I can't give, and I can feel things starting to slip.”
The Growing Pains
“We went from 5 engineers to 20 in a year. But we're shipping slower than when we were five. No code reviews, no clear process, no one owns architecture. We hired fast and now we're paying for it.”
The Investor Question
“Last board meeting, three questions I couldn't answer. Tech stack, security posture, scalability plan. I'm building something real - but I don't have the technical story investors need to hear.”
Built for leaders who need results, not resumes
We match founders and CEOs to the right CTO based on company stage, tech stack, and the problem they're actually trying to solve. Here's who we work with:
Scaling Companies
Your dev team is growing but shipping is slowing down. Architecture decisions made at 5 engineers are breaking at 50.
You need: A CTO who has scaled teams before and can restructure without stopping delivery.
→ We match you with a CTO who has scaled engineering from 5 to 50+.
Funded Startups
Investors want a credible tech leader on the cap table, but a full-time CTO would cost more than your next two hires combined.
You need: Senior-level guidance at a fraction of the cost, with the flexibility to scale up or down.
→ We match you with a fractional CTO who has advised investor-backed startups – senior-level guidance without the senior-level salary.
Companies in Transition
Your previous CTO left, a merger created tech debt, or you need to pivot your product fast.
You need: An interim leader who can stabilize operations and set the next 12-month roadmap.
→ We match you with a CTO who has guided companies through transitions and built roadmaps under pressure.
Bootstrapped Companies
You've outgrown your first technical setup but aren't ready for a $300K/year CTO. Tech decisions are made by committee - or by nobody.
You need: A part-time tech leader who can own the roadmap and bring order to chaos.
→ We match you with a CTO who has built structure in companies at your exact revenue stage.
This is NOT the right fit if...
You're pre-revenue and looking for someone to build your MVP from scratch · You need a full-time in-office executive every day · You need a full development team, not a tech leader
Not sure? Tell us on the fit call – we'll be honest about whether we're the right match.
Find out in 30 minutes if we have a CTO match for you.
Outcomes you can expect
Every engagement is measured against hard business metrics, not activity reports.
From “I need a CTO”
to measurable results – here's exactly how it works.
We make the match before you commit to a thing. Here's exactly how it works:
Fit Call
Tell us your industry, team size, stack, and the problem you’re trying to solve. We listen and tell you honestly if we’re the right fit.
CTO Match
We review your situation against our full roster – stage match, stack match, chemistry fit. We come back with one recommendation, not three.
CTO Introduction
You meet your recommended CTO. Ask anything. You decide whether to move forward. No pressure.
Kickoff
Your matched CTO is live inside your business. No long ramp-up. Delivering from week one.
Diagnose & Stabilize
Full tech & team audit. Quick wins shipped. 90-day roadmap delivered. First cost or process improvement live.
Restructure & Accelerate
Architecture optimization. Engineering processes overhauled (CI/CD, sprints). Vendor renegotiations begin. Release velocity measurably improving.
Scale & Transfer
Long-term technology strategy documented. Knowledge transfer to internal leads. Cost savings fully realized. Optional: transition to fractional retainer.
Choose the model
that fits your stage
Every company is different. Pick the engagement depth that matches your challenge – or let us recommend one on your fit call.
Interim CTO
A senior technology leader takes the reins full-time, stabilizing your team, managing stakeholders, and owning the technical roadmap until your permanent hire is in place.
- ✓Executive-level stakeholder reporting
- ✓Team performance reviews & re-orgs
- ✓Vendor and partner management
- ✓Hiring pipeline for permanent CTO
Fractional Leadership
Ongoing strategic guidance without the full-time price tag. Your matched fractional CTO joins leadership meetings, reviews architecture decisions, and mentors your engineering leads.
- ✓Weekly leadership syncs
- ✓Architecture & code review cadence
- ✓Quarterly technology roadmaps
- ✓Engineering team mentorship
Project Rescue
When a critical project has gone off the rails, your matched CTO conducts a rapid diagnostic, re-prioritizes the backlog, and drives the team to a successful delivery.
- ✓Root-cause analysis & risk audit
- ✓Re-scoped delivery timeline
- ✓Daily standups & blocker removal
- ✓Post-mortem & process fixes
Engineering Cost Rescue
A focused engagement to slash technology costs. Your matched CTO audits infrastructure, licenses, and vendor contracts – then executes the savings plan hands-on.
- ✓Full infrastructure & spend audit
- ✓Vendor contract renegotiation
- ✓Cloud architecture optimization
- ✓Ongoing cost monitoring setup
Four options for your tech
leadership gap. One clear winner.
Here's how a matched fractional CTO compares to every other option non-technical founders consider:
| Fractional CTO MatchWiserBrand | Full-Time CTO | Solo Freelancer | Dev Agency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cost | ✓ $5K–$18K/month | ✗ $250K–$400K+/yr | ✗ Hourly, adds up | ✗ SOW-locked |
| Time to start | ✓ 5 business days | ✗ 3–6 months | ~ 2–4 weeks | ✗ 4–8 weeks |
| Strategic leadership | ✓ CTO-level | ✓ CTO-level | ✗ Execution only | ✗ Project-scoped |
| Matched to stack & stage | ✓ Yes – matched | ✗ Generic hiring | ✗ Manual search, no stage match | ✗ No |
| Flexible commitment | ✓ Month-to-month | ✗ Full-time salary | ~ Per project | ✗ Contract-locked |
| Team leadership | ✓ Embeds with team | ✓ Full-time leader | ✗ Solo contributor | ✗ External team |
| Impact within 30 days | ✓ Designed for 30-day impact | ✗ 3–6 month ramp | ~ Depends on scope | ✗ Discovery phase |
| Risk mitigation | ✓ Month-to-month, fit guarantee | ✗ 12-month commitment | ✗ No guarantees | ✗ SOW-locked |
Free · 30 minutes · No commitment.
Client Results
See how our matched CTOs have transformed companies like yours.
Custom CRM Development
Through custom CRM development, we unified document processing, automated HR workflows, and integrated third-party systems for seamless data exchange.
Outsourced Tech Leadership
We empowered a sustainable electronics startup by providing outsourced tech leadership, leading to faster market entry and increased customer satisfaction.
Cloud-Based Health Solution
We helped a US tech provider accelerate the development of an innovative digital health platform by implementing a cloud-based solution with React and Node.js.
Book your CTO fit call –
it's free, and you'll know in 30 minutes
if we're the right match.
No pitch. No pressure. We'll listen to where you are, tell you honestly what we'd do – and whether we're the right fit.
Prompt Response
We'll respond within 1–2 business hours to discuss your project.
Fit Call
30-minute call to understand your needs and assess fit.
CTO Match & Proposal
Within 48 hours, a tailored recommendation and proposal.