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Practical notes on fractional CTO work, product and technology for early-stage startups: no abstract theory, just what I have learned working on the ground.

When to Hire a CTO

The signals that show a startup needs a CTO, how it differs from a technical cofounder or a fractional CTO, and why full-time is often premature.

Fractional CTO Cost

The pricing model behind a fractional CTO: fixed monthly fee, not hourly, a part-time commitment, and what drives the cost compared to a full-time hire.

MVP in 2 Months: the method

How to take a product from concept to an MVP in store in 2 months: the method used for BRUM Patenti, now at 150,000 downloads, applied to a new project.