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Fractional CIO & Ventures

Not every business needs a full-time CIO — but every growing business needs someone who can own technology strategy. We provide that leadership, drawing on 25+ years of experience including CIO roles in international business.

Engage us on a retainer for ongoing guidance, or as a venture partner — where we embed as your technology team and share in the outcome, not just the invoice.

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Two ways to work with us

Who it's for

  • SMEs that need senior technology leadership without a full-time hire.
  • Founders building a technology-dependent venture.
  • Boards and owners who want independent, accountable tech direction.

How an engagement works

  1. Assess

    We learn the business, the goals and the current state.

  2. Strategy & roadmap

    A clear technology plan tied to outcomes and budget.

  3. Lead & execute

    We drive the work — vendors, architecture, delivery.

  4. Review & evolve

    Regular review as the business grows.

Frequently asked questions

What is a fractional CIO?

Senior technology leadership — roadmap, architecture, vendor and budget decisions — without the cost of a full-time hire. You get the strategic oversight a CIO brings, scaled to what an SME actually needs.

How is the venture-partner model different?

For founders, we embed as your technology team and participate in the venture — partnership or equity — alongside or instead of billing hours. We share in the outcome, not just the invoice.

How much time do you commit?

It's a retainer scaled to the business — from a few days a month of guidance to deeper, hands-on involvement. We agree the cadence up front and adjust as you grow.

Is this just advice, or do you execute?

Both. We set the strategy and then drive the work — vendors, architecture and delivery — so the roadmap actually gets built, not just presented.

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