Ship first. Hire later
Looking for a Fractional CTO? You might not need one yet.
Build your product without giving away half your company. Cash, equity blend, or project-based — your choice. Hands-on technical leadership that gets you investor-ready.
From £5k/month or project-based. Equity optional. See full pricing →
Is this you?
Pre-seed founder burning runway on CTO search
Lost your technical co-founder mid-build
Non-technical CEO needs MVP yesterday
Investors asking for demos you can't build
You don't need a CTO yet — you need a PM who ships.
Most founders start searching for a CTO too early. You don't need a co-founder yet — you need momentum. Prodbod bridges product Management and technology to get you shipping, learning and attracting investors fast.
Built for scale. Proven in production.
What a Fractional CTO actually does for you
Turns your vision into a working prototype investors can demo
Makes technical decisions that won't haunt you at Series A
Builds team and vendor alignment without the politics
Keeps your burn rate sane and your runway alive
Yes, you'll eventually need a full-time CTO
But not today. Get to product-market fit first. Build something real. Raise your round. When you're ready for a permanent hire, I'll help you find them and ensure a smooth handover. Right now, you need to ship.
CTO search vs Fractional approach
| Traditional CTO Hire | Fractional with Prodbod |
|---|---|
| 6-month average search | Begin immediately |
| 30–50% equity typical | 0–3% equity optional |
| £80–120k salary + benefits | £5-6k/month as needed |
| Risk of mis-hire, politics | Clear, defined engagement |
| Permanent commitment | Flexible, milestone-based |
Investment levels
Discovery Sprint
£3,500
Fractional CTO
£5-6k/month
Product Rescue
From £3,250
Led by Ken Tracy – Product Manager, Builder and Operator.
Ken has 25+ years' experience delivering complex products across emergency services, fintech, contact centres and communications. He combines product discovery, architecture and hands-on delivery, supported by the King's College London Product Management Career Accelerator, completed with Distinction.
Get your product investor-ready — without the co-founder drama.
Start this week. No long-term contracts. Equity optional.
✓Currently accepting selected founder, product rescue and fractional leadership engagements.