Fractional CTO Services for San Francisco Startups
Get experienced technology leadership for your SF startup without the $400K+ salary. Remote-first approach with Bay Area expertise starting at $2,999/month.
Why San Francisco Startups Choose Our Fractional CTO Services
VC & Investor Ready
We understand SF's funding landscape. Our clients have successfully raised $200M+ from top Bay Area VCs including Sequoia, a16z, and Kleiner Perkins with our technical due diligence support.
SF Talent Network
Leverage our extensive network of Bay Area engineers and technical talent. We help you compete for top talent against Google, Meta, and other tech giants through smart recruiting strategies.
Scale Like SF Giants
Apply proven scaling strategies from SF unicorns. We've helped replicate the architectural patterns and team structures that powered companies from stealth to IPO.
San Francisco Success Stories
FinTech Startup - SOMA
Payment processing platform
Challenge: Needed enterprise-grade security for institutional clients and VC due diligence.Result: Implemented SOC 2 Type II compliance, passed technical DD, secured $25M Series B from NEA.
AI/ML Platform - Mission Bay
Healthcare AI startup
Challenge: ML models couldn't scale past prototype. Needed HIPAA compliance for healthcare data.Result: Built Kubernetes-based ML pipeline, achieved HIPAA compliance, now processing 1M+ predictions daily.
San Francisco Fractional CTO Pricing
Competitive pricing designed for SF startups. Pay 70% less than hiring a full-time CTO (average SF CTO salary: $400K+ annually).
SF Startup
per month
vs $33K+/month for FT CTO
- 20 hours/month dedicated time
- Technology strategy & roadmap
- Weekly strategy calls
- SF talent network access
- VC pitch technical support
SF Growth
per month
vs $50K+/month for FT CTO
- 40 hours/month dedicated time
- All Startup package features
- Hands-on architecture review
- Team leadership & mentoring
- SF office visits (quarterly)
- Due diligence support
SF Enterprise
per month
vs $67K+/month for FT CTO
- 80 hours/month dedicated time
- All Growth package features
- Weekly on-site presence
- 24/7 emergency support
- Board presentation support
- Multi-team coordination
San Francisco Fractional CTO FAQ
Do you provide in-person services in San Francisco?
Yes! While we operate primarily remotely for maximum efficiency and cost-effectiveness, we offer in-person meetings and can work on-site in San Francisco when needed. Our Growth and Enterprise packages include quarterly and weekly SF office visits respectively.
How do you compare to other SF technology consultants?
Traditional SF technology consultants charge $300-500/hour ($48K-80K/month for full-time equivalent). Our fractional model provides C-level expertise at $2,999-9,999/month - a 70-85% cost savings. Plus, we offer ongoing strategic partnership rather than project-based consulting.
Can you help with VC technical due diligence?
Absolutely. We've helped clients successfully pass technical due diligence from top Bay Area VCs including Sequoia Capital, Andreessen Horowitz, Kleiner Perkins, and NEA. We prepare comprehensive technical documentation, architecture reviews, and security assessments that investors expect.
Do you understand San Francisco's competitive talent market?
Yes, we have extensive experience competing for top talent against FAANG companies. We help startups develop compelling technical career paths, competitive compensation packages, and unique engineering culture that attracts senior talent away from big tech.
Ready to Scale Your San Francisco Startup?
Join the ranks of successful SF startups that have raised $200M+ with our technical leadership. Schedule your free consultation today.
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