Fractional CTO Cost for Ideation/Pre-seed
Ideation/Pre-seed fractional CTO services: $3,000-$6,000/month. Get the right level of technical leadership for your growth stage.
Ideation/Pre-seed Company Characteristics
Team Size
0-2 developers
Funding
$0-$500K
Engagement
3-6 months
Best Package
Starter
Ideation/Pre-seed Focus Areas
- MVP development
- Technology validation
- Initial architecture
- Vendor selection
- Cost optimization
Ideation/Pre-seed Pricing Details
Monthly Investment
$3,000-$6,000
Average: $4,200/month
Commitment Length
3-6 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
Technology stack selection
MVP scope definition
Development partner evaluation
Technical feasibility assessment
Initial architecture design
Success Metrics for Ideation/Pre-seed
MVP launch timeline
Development cost efficiency
Technical debt minimization
Scalability foundation
Choose Your Ideation/Pre-seed 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
Ideation/Pre-seed
$3,000-$6,000/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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