Fractional CTO advisory

Standing counsel for founders and product leaders who need a senior technical voice without hiring a full-time CTO yet.

Format
Retainer advisory (video + on-site when useful)
Typical duration
Ongoing, reviewed every 12 weeks
Delivery
Perth studio or remote across Australia
Pricing basis
Monthly retainer from AUD 6,800

Who this is for

Founders and general managers who already ship software, yet lack a consistent senior technical partner for hiring, architecture trade-offs, vendor selection, and engineering culture. It also suits CTOs who want a confidential peer for hard calls before they land with the board.

What you receive

  • A fixed weekly advisory slot plus async written notes after each session
  • Preparation of decision briefs: options, risks, and a recommended path
  • Coaching for engineering managers on feedback, planning hygiene, and hiring bars
  • Optional attendance at planning forums or leadership offsites (scoped separately)

What we deliberately leave out

We do not write production code, operate your cloud accounts, or replace your engineering managers. If implementation work is required, we help you brief the right contractor or hire—not perform the build ourselves.

How delivery works

Most clients begin with a four-week diagnosis retainer, then move to a lighter monthly cadence. Sessions are held by video; Perth-based teams can book half-days at our office when a whiteboard conversation is worth the travel.

Preparation we ask of you

Share org charts, recent incident summaries, and the last two planning artefacts before the first session. Name the single decision you most need help with in the opening month.

Next step

Request a discovery conversation and mention “Fractional CTO advisory.” We will reply with availability and a short questionnaire so the first call is useful.

Enquire about this consultation