Fractional AI CTO
AI strategy, vendor evaluation, hiring plans, and execution oversight for teams that need senior technical leadership without the $300k+ full-time cost.
What a fractional AI CTO does for you
AI roadmap
Translate business goals into a prioritized AI roadmap with clear feasibility, cost, and risk estimates.
Vendor + model evaluation
Cut through vendor demos. Compare providers and model choices on cost, latency, accuracy, and lock-in.
Hiring + team design
Define the first AI hires, interview loops, and the mix of full-time vs. fractional talent.
Execution oversight
Review architecture, code, and vendor deliverables. Keep internal or external build teams aligned.
Risk + governance
Build AI policies, review gates, and safety checks that satisfy leadership, legal, and customers.
Board + investor updates
Translate AI progress into the language leadership understands: milestones, spend, risk, and ROI.
Engagement options
Advisory
$3,500/mo
4 hours/month. Roadmap, vendor review, and async guidance.
Execution
$7,500/mo
12 hours/month. Hands-on architecture, reviews, and team oversight.
Embedded
$12,000+/mo
20+ hours/month. Acting AI lead with dedicated slack and weekly standups.
All plans include a 90-day cancellation window and a no-commitment discovery call.
Need AI leadership without the full-time hire?
Tell me about your team, roadmap, and where you need the most help. I'll reply within one business day.