A Technical Partner Who Actually Ships
Not a consultant who hands you a deck. Not an agency that disappears after launch. A developer who stays, builds with you, and grows your product.
"Matt's been with us for 3 years. He's not our fractional CTO; he's our technical partner."
— Keith, TourPass
You've Probably Been Here
The agency delivered... something.
It technically works, but nobody knows how. Now they want $20K to add a feature.
Your developer quit.
They were the only one who understood the codebase. Now you're stuck.
You outgrew no-code.
Bubble was great until it wasn't. Now you need "real" software but don't know where to start.
Your "CTO" only strategizes.
Lots of architecture diagrams. No actual code.
Sound familiar?
How It Works
We Talk
30-minute call. No pitch deck. I learn what you're building, where you're stuck, and whether I can help.
Discovery Sprint (optional)
For complex projects: 2-week deep dive. I audit your stack, map the path forward, and give you a clear plan, whether you work with me or not.
We Build Together
Monthly retainer. I'm in your Slack, shipping code, reviewing PRs, making technical decisions alongside you. Not above you.
What Makes This Different
| Fractional CTO (typical) | Technical Partner (me) |
|---|---|
| Strategy and oversight | Strategy + execution |
| Manages your dev team | Is your dev team (or leads it) |
| 5-10 hours/month | 20-40 hours/month |
| Advises on architecture | Writes the architecture |
| Exits after 6 months | Stays as long as you need |
I'm the developer who doesn't leave.
Who I Work With
Bootstrapped SaaS founders who:
- Are doing $10K-100K MRR
- Need senior technical judgment, not just junior dev hours
- Want someone who understands the business, not just the code
- Are tired of the agency/freelancer churn
Pricing
Monthly Retainer
$5,000 - $12,000/month
- • Direct Slack access
- • Weekly syncs
- • Code reviews & architecture decisions
- • Hands-on development
- • No surprise invoices
Discovery Sprint
$3,500 / 2 weeks
Full technical audit and roadmap. Usable whether we continue working together or not.
Not ready for a retainer? Start here.
Questions
How is this different from hiring a full-time CTO?
A full-time CTO costs $200-400K/year fully loaded. I cost a fraction of that. For most bootstrapped SaaS companies under $1M ARR, you don't need a full-time exec. you need someone who can both think and build.
What if I already have developers?
Great. I can lead them, review their work, and handle the hard architectural decisions. Or I can be the senior dev your junior team needs.
What tech stack do you work with?
React, Next.js, Node.js, PostgreSQL, Supabase, Vercel, Stripe. Modern SaaS stack. If you're on something else, we can talk.
How fast can you start?
Usually within 1-2 weeks. I keep my client roster small (max 5) so I can actually focus.
What if it's not a fit?
Month-to-month. No long-term contracts. If it's not working, we part ways cleanly.
Ready to Stop Cycling Through Agencies and Freelancers?
Let's talk. 30 minutes. No commitment. Just a conversation about what you're building and whether I can help.
Or email me: matt@uxcontinuum.com