What does a fractional CTO actually do?

Senior technical leadership on agreed days each month. Roadmaps, architecture and build decisions, supplier oversight, and a credible voice in the board room.

We already have a tech team or a supplier. Where do you fit?

Usually above them, not instead of them. We set direction, pressure test decisions and hold suppliers to account.

Do we need to be a B Corp to work with you?

No. We are a B Corp and a 1% for the Planet member because it is how we choose to work. It is not a condition of working with us.

Does the EU AI Act apply to us if we are UK based?

Often yes, if you offer services into the EU or your systems touch EU users. We help you work out what applies and what to do about it.

How do you use AI in your own work?

AI assists, people decide. Every AI-assisted output has a named person accountable for it, and nothing ships unchecked. Our AI pledge sets out the detail.

What happens to our data if you use AI on our project?

We only use tools with business-grade data handling, never free consumer tiers, and your data is never used to train a third-party model without your permission.

How do you avoid scope creep and budget overruns?

Scoping and discovery comes first, then the work runs in defined, time-boxed stages against agreed costs.

What happens after launch?

Aftercare and evolution is a named stage, not an afterthought.

Can we start with advice rather than a build?

Yes, and sometimes we will tell you a build is not the answer.

Do you work with clients outside the UK?

Yes. We have delivered for clients across Europe and in the United States, working across time zones.

What does low-carbon software mean in practice?

Lighter pages, efficient code, leaner data, hosting choices that matter, and products that keep devices useful for longer.

How do you measure impact?

With our Environmental and Social Impact Assessment framework, applied to the decisions as well as the finished thing.

How quickly can you start?

A consultation within days. Most engagements start within a few weeks.

What is the first step?

A consultation. You bring the problem, we bring the diagnosis, and you leave with a view of what to do first.

Start with a conversation, not a proposal

Book a consultation