Fractional CTO Cost for Bootstrapped (Growing)
Bootstrapped (Growing) fractional CTO services: $4,000-$8,000/month. Get the right level of technical leadership for your growth stage.
Bootstrapped (Growing) Company Characteristics
Team Size
5-15 developers
Funding
Revenue-funded
Engagement
6-12 months
Best Package
Starter
Bootstrapped (Growing) Focus Areas
- Profitable growth
- Efficiency optimization
- Team productivity
- Sustainable scaling
- Customer satisfaction
Bootstrapped (Growing) Pricing Details
Monthly Investment
$4,000-$8,000
Average: $5,800/month
Commitment Length
6-12 months
Flexible terms available
ROI Timeline
3-6 mo
Typical payback period
Why Early-Stage and Growth-Stage Pricing Differs
Fractional CTO pricing scales with your company's needs and complexity:
Lower Cost Stages:
- Smaller team size (fewer people to manage)
- Simpler technical architecture
- Fewer hours required per month
- Focus on foundational guidance
Higher Cost Stages:
- Larger teams require more coordination
- Complex multi-product architectures
- More hours needed for leadership
- Strategic planning and board reporting
What We'll Focus On
Process optimization
Team efficiency programs
Infrastructure cost management
Automation opportunities
Quality improvement
Success Metrics for Bootstrapped (Growing)
Revenue per developer
Infrastructure cost ratio
Customer satisfaction
Team productivity
Choose Your Bootstrapped (Growing) Package
Starter
10-15 hours/month
Includes:
- Weekly strategy call
- Async support via Slack/email
- Architecture review
- Technology roadmap
- Vendor evaluation
Growth
20-30 hours/month
Includes:
- 2x weekly strategy calls
- Team mentorship and coaching
- Hiring support and interviews
- Code review processes
- Security and compliance guidance
- Product-tech alignment
Scale
40+ hours/month
Includes:
- Daily availability
- Leadership team participation
- Board meeting preparation and reporting
- Multi-team coordination
- M&A technical due diligence
- Enterprise architecture
- Budget and resource planning
Your Scaling Path
As Your Company Grows
Current Stage
Bootstrapped (Growing)
$4,000-$8,000/mo
Next Stage
Scale as you grow
Flexible pricing adjustments
Future
Transition option
Help hire your full-time CTO
We adjust pricing and scope as your company grows. No surprises, no lock-in.
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