AustinMedia & Publishing

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

JavaScriptPythonGo

frameworks

ReactNode.jsDjango

databases

PostgreSQLMongoDB

Compliance & Regulations

GDPR
SOC 2

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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