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Why I left a senior tech role to become a Fractional CTO for startups (and how I help founders now)
r/Entrepreneur
7/3/2025
SAAS TOOLS
| SaaS | URL | Category | Features/Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| No specific SaaS tools mentioned | N/A | N/A | N/A |
USER NEEDS
Pain Points:
- Building fast without breaking things
- Hiring devs before they're ready
- Wasting time/money on wrong tech stack or tools
Problems to Solve:
- Need for scalable tech roadmaps
- Effective AI integration guidance
- Junior dev coaching and team guidance
- Informed tech decision-making for founders
Potential Solutions:
- Fractional CTO services for part-time technical leadership
- Strategic tech roadmap design
- AI implementation consulting
- Mentorship programs for early hires
GROWTH FACTORS
Effective Strategies:
- Offering fractional executive services to startups
- Combining technical expertise with strategic mentoring
Marketing & Acquisition:
- Direct outreach through Reddit engagement
- Positioning as niche expert (AI/Infra)
Monetization & Product:
- Hourly/monthly pricing models (£50ph up to £2k/month)
- Focus on product-market fit for early-stage startups
User Engagement:
- Community participation in entrepreneur subreddits
- Offering free advice to build reputation
- Creating content around common startup tech challenges