STRATEGIC LEADERSHIP

Fractional CTO

Strategic technology leadership without the full-time commitment. Access experienced CTO guidance at a fraction of the cost, exactly when you need it.

Expert technology guidance for growing businesses

Not every business needs a full-time CTO, but every business making technology decisions deserves expert guidance. Our Fractional CTO service gives you access to senior technology leadership exactly when you need it, without the commitment of a full-time hire.

We start with honesty. If we can't help you, we'll tell you straight away. No bluffing, no pretending, no wasted time. When we can help, we offer a clear pathway from initial conversation through to delivered software.

How it works

Step 1

Free Consultation

A free, no-obligation conversation where we ask questions to understand your situation. We'll be honest about whether we can help - if we can't, we'll say so.

Step 2

Advisory Sessions

Blocks of 5 one-hour consultations. Discuss anything you like: think through ideas, review completed work, or get advice on technology use in your business. Buy as many blocks as you need.

Step 3

MVP Scoping

Have a software idea? We interview your key staff to define what's in and out of scope. You get a detailed specification, interactive wireframes, and a fixed-price quote valid for 6 months. Take it to any supplier.

Step 4

We Build It

Ready to move forward? We deliver your MVP at the fixed price we quoted. Our experienced development team brings your vision to life with the same transparency and honesty.

Why Fractional CTO?

The benefits of senior technology leadership without the full-time cost

  • Access experienced technology leadership before you're ready for a full-time CTO
  • Get honest, unbiased advice with no hidden agenda
  • Pay only for the time you need
  • Validate your software ideas before investing in development
  • Receive a professional specification you can take to any supplier
  • Fixed-price quotes give you certainty and control

What people say

Working with Elastic Mint has been a journey. Their advice has helped me turn a vague idea into a workable product: they positively disrupted my understanding of what it means to build software. Friendly, helpful, and professional I have made the right choice in teaming with them.

Peter Hall

Professor in Computer Science, Bath University

Start with a free consultation

Let's talk about how we can help