Fractional CTO / CAIO
Fractional CTO & CAIO
Senior technical leadership on demand — without the seven-figure hire.
What's Included
Capabilities
Technical leadership
We own architecture decisions, technical strategy, and the engineering roadmap.
Team building & mentorship
Hire, structure, and coach your engineering team — from interviews to standards.
Investor & board readiness
Technical due diligence, data-room prep, and a credible technical story for raises.
Vendor & stack decisions
Cut through tooling noise with decisions grounded in your stage and budget.
AI leadership (CAIO)
Set responsible, ROI-driven AI direction across product and operations.
How It Works
The Process
Embed
We integrate with your team, tools, and rituals in the first two weeks.
Assess
Audit the codebase, team, and roadmap; surface risks and quick wins.
Lead
Drive weekly execution, hiring, and architecture as part of your leadership.
Scale
Hand off to a full-time hire when you're ready — we help you find them.
Retainer
From $6,000/mo
Scales with days-per-week of involvement.
FAQ
Questions
How many days a week?
Typically 1–3 days/week, scaled to your stage and budget.
Can you help us hire our permanent CTO?
Yes — many engagements end with us recruiting and onboarding our own replacement.
Do you support due diligence?
Yes, we regularly serve as the technical contact for fundraising and acquisition due diligence.
Ready to start?
Let's talk about your fractional cto / caio goals and how the Axveer collective can help.