Strategic Leadership • Hands-On Execution • Proven Exits
Get Stanford-trained technical leadership with 44 patents and proven exits—without the $300K+ price tag. Start in 1 week.
I architect defensible IP moats and prepare portfolios for M&A. View patents →
Building AI tools daily. The same workflows I develop for my AI CTO Agent platform, I deploy for your team. 2025 practices, not 2020 advice.
2 successful exits. 20+ companies prepared for VC due diligence. I know what investors and acquirers scrutinize.
Perfect for: Pre-seed/Seed companies, first-time founders
Perfect for: Series A-B companies, teams 10-50 developers
Perfect for: Companies preparing for M&A or Series B+
10-40 hours/week | Custom retainer
Perfect for any stage needing continuous strategic technical leadership. Flexible engagement tailored to your needs.
See Pricing Details"Steve joined us pre-Series A when our technical debt was out of control. In 90 days, he architected our refactor strategy, implemented DORA metrics, and prepared our technical due diligence documentation. We closed our $8M Series A with flying colors."
"As a non-technical founder, I needed someone who could translate complex technology into business language. Steve doesn't just build—he educates. Our board presentations are now data-driven and confident."
"The AI Transformation Program increased our team's velocity by 35% in 3 months. The productivity gains paid for Steve's engagement twice over."
Thoughts on AI, startups, and technical leadership
Transparent Fractional CTO Pricing: No Hidden Costs or Surprises. You deserve to know exactly what you're paying and what you're getting.
| Engagement Type | New Client | After 6 Months | After 1 Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heavy/Hands-On (10-20 hrs/week) | $200/hour | $150/hour | $150/hour |
| Light/Advisory (10-20 hrs/month) | $250/hour | $200/hour | $150/hour |
Save 56% vs full-time CTO ($325K+/year). Start in <1 week. No equity dilution.
Stanford EECS. StartX S17. 17 years from silicon to cloud to AI.
Stack: AI/LLMs, Full-Stack (iOS, Android, MERN), DevOps, IoT, HIPAA/FDA/SOC-2
No pressure, no sales pitch. Just an honest conversation about whether I can help.