unrealistsFractional & interim CTO services
Get senior technology leadership without a full-time hire. We work as fractional or interim CTO and VP Engineering partners—from roadmap and architecture through delivery and team building.
When it helps
You need experienced leadership for a funding round, product launch, re-org, or transformation—but hiring a full-time CTO is too slow or too costly. We embed with your leadership team, align engineering with business goals, and leave you with clearer processes and a stronger team.
What we deliver
Tech strategy and roadmaps, architecture reviews, hiring support, vendor and build-vs-buy decisions, delivery oversight, and hands-on execution when it matters. We have decades of combined experience across startups and larger transformations.
Engagement model
Typical engagements run three to nine months, often starting with a short workshop to scope goals. We adapt to your stage—seed startup, scale-up, or special project inside an established company. See our process for how we start.