CTO for a Day:
Expert Technology
Leadership When You Need It
Up to three workshops
at half the commercial rate at £450
£900
Tailored Expertise
Our CTOs have proven experience with UK & US startups in Green Energy, FinTech, and Commodities, offering tailored expertise and strategic insight.
Cost-Effective
Full-time CTOs can be costly for early startups. CTO for a Day service provides expert guidance without the long-term commitment.
Strategic Growth
The CTOs guide your tech strategy from Pre-Seed to Series A, aligning it with your goals to drive growth and attract investors.
Flexible Engagement
Flexible CTO for a Day service offers tailored support, whether you need a few hours of consultation or ongoing assistance.
Accelerate Your Startup’s Growth with CTO for a Day Service
In the fast-paced world of startups, having exemplary technical leadership is crucial for success. However, hiring a full-time CTO can be costly and often unnecessary in the early stages. That's where our CTO for a Day service comes in.
We offer flexible, on-demand CTO expertise to help you navigate the technical challenges of building and scaling your startup. Whether you need guidance on your tech stack, advice on scaling your infrastructure, or strategic input for your next funding round, our experienced Fractional CTOs are here to support you.
Why Choose CTO for a Day?
Don’t let technical challenges hold you back. Unlock the potential of your startup with our "CTO for a Day" service.
Tailored Expertise
Our CTOs are seasoned professionals with a proven track record of working with UK & US startups across various industries, including Green Energy, FinTech, and Commodities. They bring deep technical knowledge and strategic insight customised to your unique business needs.
Cost-Effective
Hiring a full-time CTO can be cost-prohibitive, especially in the early stages of your startup. With our CTO for a Day service, you get top-tier expertise without the long-term commitment or overhead costs.
Flexible Engagement
Our CTO for a Day service is designed to be as flexible as you need. Whether you require a few consultation hours or ongoing support, we adapt to your schedule and budget.
Strategic Growth
From Pre-Seed to Series A and above, our CTOs provide the technical direction to align your technology with your business goals. We help you make informed decisions that drive growth and attract investors.
Accelerated Decision-Making
Make informed, strategic decisions quickly with expert guidance, enabling your startup to respond to challenges and opportunities with agility.
Risk Mitigation
Identify and address potential risks in your technology stack and infrastructure early on. Our service includes thorough assessments to safeguard your startup against security vulnerabilities, scalability issues, and technical debt.
How We Can Help Your Startup
Find out how we can help you at different stages of growth.
Typical Pre-Seed Stage Outputs
- Investor-Focused Presentations: Develop a compelling tech roadmap and system architecture to showcase to investors, helping you confidently secure funding.
- Technology Stack Guidance: Choose the most suitable technology stack that balances development speed, scalability, and cost-efficiency, ensuring your startup is built on a solid foundation.
- MVP Budget & Scope Optimization: Optimize your MVP’s budget and scope to ensure efficient allocation of resources and minimise financial risks, setting you up for success.
Example outputs for Seed Stage
- Tech Team Structure & Hiring Strategy: Define the future structure of your tech team and create a strategic hiring plan to attract the right talent as your startup grows.
- Modern SDLC Practices: Implement modern Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC) practices to accelerate software releases and delivery, helping you stay ahead of the competition.
- Vendor Evaluation: Evaluate potential vendors based on criteria such as functionality, reliability, scalability, and cost. We assist in making informed build vs. buy decisions.
Example outputs for Series A and Above
- Scalability Assessment: Assess the scalability of your current technology to identify limitations and prepare your systems for increased demand.
- Infrastructure Risk Assessment: Conduct a thorough risk assessment of your infrastructure to identify potential threats and vulnerabilities, ensuring your systems are secure and resilient.
- System Architecture Design: Design a robust system architecture that supports future business and team growth, enabling your startup to scale smoothly.
Who is it for?
Pre-Seed
Lay the proper foundation for your technology with expert guidance.
Seed
Scale your operations and optimise your tech stack as you prepare for growth.
Series A and Above
Refine your strategy and strengthen your tech infrastructure as you expand.
Meet Our CTOs
Our "CTO for a Day" service is delivered by seasoned professionals with extensive experience in leading technology teams and driving innovation. Meet the experts who will help you.
Mateusz Wilczyński, CTO @ Exlabs
- Mateusz Wilczyński is a highly skilled CTO with over a decade of experience in software development and technical leadership. With a strong background in both corporate and startup environments, Mateusz specialises in building scalable, high-performance systems and driving technology strategy.
- He has a proven track record of leading engineering teams, optimising tech stacks, and implementing cutting-edge solutions that align with business objectives.
- Mateusz’s expertise spans various industries, making him an invaluable resource for startups looking to grow and scale effectively.
Krzysztof Szromek, Technical Business Partner / Cloud & Security Specialist @ Exlabs
- Krzysztof Szromek is a cloud and security expert with over 10 years of experience in technology. Currently, he serves as a Technical Business Partner and Cloud & Security Specialist at Exlabs.
- With nearly five years as a CTO, he has led a team of 40 engineers, focusing on delivering business value by understanding the "Why" behind every decision.
- His expertise includes cloud architecture, security, Infrastructure as Code (IaC) with Terraform, and managing multi-cloud environments across AWS and Azure. Krzysztof’s approach ensures startups build secure, scalable, and resilient platforms.
Unlock Strategic Technology Guidance Today
Don’t let technical challenges hold you back. Unlock the potential of your startup with our "CTO for a Day" service. Whether you're looking for a one-time consultation or ongoing support, we're here to help you succeed.