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FeaturedMay 25, 2026
Your First 90 Days as a Fractional CTO: A Practical Playbook
The first 90 days set the tone for the entire engagement. Move too fast and the team resists. Move too slow and you lose credibility. Here is the playbook I follow.
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May 25, 2026 / Mikael Danielian
Fractional CTO vs Full-Time CTO: Cost, Scope & When Each Makes Sense
Most founders pick between a fractional and full-time CTO based on cost. That's the wrong way to choose. Here is a clearer way to think about it.
May 25, 2026 / Mikael Danielian
How Much Does a Fractional CTO Cost in 2026?
Fractional CTO pricing is all over the place. Here are the real numbers, the engagement models, and what actually drives the price up or down.
May 21, 2026 / Mikael Danielian
What is a Fractional CTO? And When Should You Hire One
Most founders don't need a $300K full-time CTO. They need senior technical leadership a few days a week. Here's what a fractional CTO actually does and when to bring one in.
March 28, 2026 / Mikael Danielian
When Does Your Startup Need a CTO?
Every founder faces this question eventually. Here's how to tell if you need a CTO now, should wait, or if a fractional engagement is the smarter first step.