The Challenge: A Fractional CTO for growth and alignment can be pivotal for companies struggling to scale. In this case, an investor’s young portfolio company was challenged in elevating a key developer to CTO. Despite strong technical skills, the developer faced leadership gaps, leading to delivery delays and frustrations for senior leaders. Concerned about the company’s growth potential without strategic oversight, the investor sought an effective solution.
Our Solution:
To support growth and alignment, our Fractional CTO stepped in to mentor the developer in critical leadership skills. This guidance enabled them to grow effectively into the CTO role. The Fractional CTO established strategic oversight, enhanced team delivery, and implemented clear reporting structures. This approach identified gaps, resolved misalignments, and kept the team on track.
Outcome:
With the new leadership support, the company saw immediate improvements in delivery and team cohesion. The emerging CTO gained confidence and skills, enabling the business to hit growth milestones more effectively. This transformation gave the investor confidence in the company’s future, knowing that capable leadership was now firmly in place to support scalable growth.
Developer-Led Team Lacking Strategic Direction Leads to Business Misalignment and Stagnation
A talented development team without strategic oversight led to misaligned business priorities, delayed deliveries, and stagnant growth. A Fractional CTO brought in to bridge the gap between tech and business helped align goals, improve reporting, and drive progress