Senior technical leadership at a fraction of the cost. Reduced rates in exchange for equity — a partner genuinely invested in your success.
In addition to standard commercial engagements, Applied Iteration offers a Fractional CTO model for select businesses. This is designed for companies that need senior technical leadership but cannot justify or afford a full-time CTO hire.
Applied Iteration provides the full rapid iteration service at a reduced weekly rate in exchange for a percentage of equity in the client company. The exact split is negotiated on a per-business basis, taking into account the stage of the company, the scope of technical work, and the long-term potential.
The equity component creates the deepest possible alignment between Applied Iteration and the client. We are not just delivering a project and moving on — we have skin in the game.
When we make architectural decisions, we are making them for a company we partly own. When we prioritise features, we are prioritising based on what will genuinely drive the business forward, not what fills the most billable hours.
For the client, this dramatically lowers the cost of accessing senior technical leadership, with the equity component ensuring long-term commitment.
Fractional CTO engagements are selective. Not every company is the right fit.
Clear market understanding and domain expertise. We invest in people, not just ideas.
A real need for senior leadership that goes beyond just code output.
A business model with potential that justifies the equity arrangement for both sides.
Clear path to revenue or existing traction — not just an idea.
Each arrangement is bespoke. Equity percentage, reduced rate, duration, and scope are all negotiated per engagement.