Fractional CTO for Media in Austin
Austin's Leading Media & Publishing CTO as a Service
Austin is home to 1280+ startups, with Media & Publishing being a key growth sector. Our CTO as a service model combines deep Media & Publishing expertise with Austin market knowledge to help your company scale effectively.
Why Austin Media & Publishing Companies Choose Our CTO as a Service
Austin Market Expertise
- Access to experienced CTOs at Austin rates (30-40% below SF/NYC) without full-time commitment
- Deep connections to Austin startup community, accelerators (Capital Factory), and UT Austin talent
- Experience helping Austin companies scale from 5 to 50+ engineers during growth phase
- Knowledge of Austin's unique culture and remote-friendly work environment advantages
Media & Publishing Industry Expertise
- MVP development
- Scaling
- Team building
- Tech strategy
Challenges Facing Austin Media & Publishing Companies
Location Challenge
CTO salaries ($150k-$280k) have risen 45% in 3 years due to company relocations and startup growth
Location Challenge
Fierce talent competition from Tesla, Oracle, Apple, Amazon, and Google expansions
Industry Challenge
Content management
Industry Challenge
Streaming
Media & Publishing Tech Stack
languages
frameworks
databases
Compliance & Regulations
Austin-Specific
Business-friendly, no state income tax, lighter regulatory environment than CA/NY
Austin Media & Publishing Market Insights
Startups
1280+
Total in Austin
Avg Funding
$1.8M
Per company
Unicorns
12
Valued at $1B+
Austin's tech workforce grew 56% from 2019-2024, the fastest of any major US city, creating unprecedented demand for experienced technical leadership to scale startups.
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