CTO Readiness Assessment
Find out if your startup needs a full-time CTO, fractional CTO, or can bootstrap technical leadership. Answer 8 quick questions to get your personalized score.
CTO Readiness Score
This assessment evaluates your need for technical leadership across four key dimensions.
Leadership Gap
Decision-making structure
Strategy Need
Technical planning requirements
Team Complexity
Engineering management needs
Risk Exposure
Compliance and due diligence
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Company Context
Help us understand your current situation
What is a Fractional CTO?
A fractional CTO provides part-time technical leadership, typically 10-20 hours per week. They bring senior-level expertise at a fraction of the cost of a full-time executive.
When to Go Full-Time?
Consider a full-time CTO when: tech spend exceeds $30K/mo, team is 8+ engineers, you're Series A or beyond, or technology is your core competitive advantage.
Bootstrap Mode
Early-stage startups often succeed with a senior developer and periodic technical advisory. Focus on product-market fit before investing in executive leadership.