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Engineering ownership on retainer. About twenty hours a week.

A monthly fractional CTO engagement. ~20 hours/week of focused engineering, architecture, and ownership of one critical surface area. Best for post-Build clients and growing SMBs without an in-house technical lead.

$2,500/mo
Quarterly minimum· Monthly retainer
What's included
  • ~20 hours/week of focused engineering
  • Weekly sync + written status
  • Async availability via Slack / Linear
  • Architecture review on all major changes
  • On-call coverage during launches
FAQ
Can I scale this up to full-time?
Operate is capped at 20 hrs/week. For more, it converts to a Build sprint or a multi-month custom engagement.
What is the minimum commitment?
One quarter (3 months). After the first quarter, month-to-month with 30 days notice.
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