--- title: On-Demand CTO Leadership Without the Full-Time Cost description: We are a US-based custom web development agency that provides Fractional CTO services to companies in need of a part-time technical expert. image: https://hello.thesmythgroup.com/hubfs/Screenshot%202025-03-12%20at%204.12.27%20PM.jpg --- [Skip to main content](https://hello.thesmythgroup.com/fractional-cto#main) [![TSG-Logo-tsg-horizontal-dark@2x](https://hello.thesmythgroup.com/hs-fs/hubfs/TSG-Logo-tsg-horizontal-dark@2x.png?width=168&height=60&name=TSG-Logo-tsg-horizontal-dark@2x.png) ![TSG-Logo-tsg-horizontal-dark@2x](https://hello.thesmythgroup.com/hs-fs/hubfs/TSG-Logo-tsg-horizontal-dark@2x.png?width=224&height=80&name=TSG-Logo-tsg-horizontal-dark@2x.png)](https://thesmythgroup.com/) - [Call Us: (855) 874-2777](tel:855-874-2777) Open main navigation Close main navigation - [Call Us: (855) 874-2777](tel:855-874-2777) - [Let's Connect](https://hello.thesmythgroup.com/clutchs-1-us-based-software-development-agency#:~:text=with%20our%20engineers%3F-,Submit%20the%20form,-and%20we%E2%80%99ll%20set) [Let's Connect](https://hello.thesmythgroup.com/clutchs-1-us-based-software-development-agency?hsLang=en#:~:text=with%20our%20engineers%3F-,Submit%20the%20form,-and%20we%E2%80%99ll%20set) # Get the impact of full-time CTO—at a fraction of the cost. Our Fractional CTOs are technology leaders who work with you on a part-time basis to bring strategic oversight and technical expertise, without the full-time cost or long-term commitment. - **Increase revenue through faster delivery speed** - **Avoid costly mistakes and technical debt** - **Hire and retain better developers** - **Get investor-ready with credible technical leadership** Align your tech efforts with your business goals and take the guesswork out of important technical decisions with the guidance of a Fractional CTO.   ![LandingPage-Clutch-Awards](https://hello.thesmythgroup.com/hs-fs/hubfs/LandingPage-Clutch-Awards.webp?width=600&height=125&name=LandingPage-Clutch-Awards.webp)   ### Let’s talk to see how a Fractional CTO can help your team. # You desperately need a CTO—but not for 40+ hours Perhaps you lack the volume of work needed to justify a full-time hire. Or you can’t afford the salary and benefits of a full-time CTO.  Or you need guidance—but only during a digital transformation. In any case, you’re lacking regular technical expertise. **A Fractional CTO could be exactly what your team needs.**  ![FCTOLanding-Problem-1](https://hello.thesmythgroup.com/hs-fs/hubfs/FCTOLanding-Problem-1.webp?width=1800&height=1800&name=FCTOLanding-Problem-1.webp) # “Not having the right team” accounts for 23% of startup failures. Without a CTO, CEOs end up working *in* their business instead of *on* their business—consumed by technical fires, product delays, and decisions they aren’t equipped to make. Without a strong CTO, hiring becomes a game of Russian roulette. The wrong developers get through the door, tech debt piles up, and your product is set back months. But a Fractional CTO can help you grow the right team, avert technical disaster, and free you to lead your business.  # Our Fractional CTOs are software experts who align themselves with your business goals. Whether you need them for 5 or 20 hours per week, our Fractional CTOs can help you build a team, fix your technical debt, define your roadmap, and vet vendors. ![TSG-Icon-UnlockedContract-Padding](https://hello.thesmythgroup.com/hubfs/TSG-Icon-UnlockedContract-Padding.svg "TSG-Icon-UnlockedContract-Padding") ### We don’t require long-term contracts or lock-ins. Unlike general staffing agencies that require a commitment or long-term engagement, we do not lock you in for an extended time.   - **Increase or decrease involvement** as your product or funding evolves - **Try a small, no-risk pilot engagement first** to evaluate cultural alignment - **Exit or switch without penalty** if it’s not the right fit If it doesn’t work out for any reason, you’re free to request another Fractional CTO or exit the relationship entirely. ![TSG-Service-Icons-Advisory-NoPadding](https://hello.thesmythgroup.com/hubfs/TSG-Service-Icons-Advisory-NoPadding.svg "TSG-Service-Icons-Advisory-NoPadding") ### Our Fractional CTOs are communication superstars. Each one has been carefully evaluated to make sure they have communication skills that are as strong as their technical skills. This means they can easily communicate with software developers, designers, stakeholders, and CEOs. - **Translate technical jargon** into plain business terms - **Run effective meetings** that align teams and drive clarity - **Translate business goals** into actionable technical plans ![TSG-Icons-TeamWorkshops-NoPadding](https://hello.thesmythgroup.com/hubfs/TSG-Icons-TeamWorkshops-NoPadding.svg "TSG-Icons-TeamWorkshops-NoPadding") ### They’re part of our team—not random freelancers. Before hiring, we carefully screen for both technical and soft skills. We make sure our Fractional CTOS are trustworthy, open, and adaptable. Because they are part of our internal leadership team, we know exactly how they think, communicate, and lead. They receive regular training to continue improving their leadership skills. - **Seamless collaboration** with your internal team - **Trusted leadership** you don’t have to micromanage - **Support and continuity** from our full US-based team ![ClutchLanding-US-Based-1](https://hello.thesmythgroup.com/hs-fs/hubfs/ClutchLanding-US-Based-1.webp?width=482&height=600&name=ClutchLanding-US-Based-1.webp) ###### US-BASED # We're a US-based software agency—not an offshore staffing agency. Because we're US-based, connecting and communicating with your Fractional CTO will be a breeze, with minimal variances in time zones. Because our focus is solely on software, we understand technical talent in a way staffing firms can't. Every FCTO we provide has already been vetted by our own engineers and leaders—so you can trust their expertise and judgment from day one. **We don’t just hire anyone who says they can code.** # Our Clutch reviews are real! Real clients, real projects, real reviews.  left-quote Created with Sketch. They’re clearly a smart group of hand-picked individuals, focusing on creating custom solutions for custom problems. ![Testimonial-LogosVolkswagen](https://hello.thesmythgroup.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Testimonial-LogosVolkswagen.jpg?width=70&height=70&name=Testimonial-LogosVolkswagen.jpg) Darrin Martin, Training & Development Manager Volkswagen of America left-quote Created with Sketch. We worked with several different resources from The Smyth Group, and all were top-notch.  ![Testimonial-LogosColumbia](https://hello.thesmythgroup.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Testimonial-LogosColumbia.jpg?width=70&height=70&name=Testimonial-LogosColumbia.jpg) Scot Klocke, IT Director Columbia Sportswear left-quote Created with Sketch. They are exceptional communicators and very easy to work with, being both personable and likable. ![Testimonial-LogosAlaris](https://hello.thesmythgroup.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Testimonial-LogosAlaris.jpg?width=70&height=70&name=Testimonial-LogosAlaris.jpg) Robert Sofia, CEO Snappy Kraken left-quote Created with Sketch. The Smyth Group has top-notch resources. ![Testimonial-LogosIntegrity Billing](https://hello.thesmythgroup.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Testimonial-LogosIntegrity%20Billing.jpg?width=70&height=70&name=Testimonial-LogosIntegrity%20Billing.jpg) Alan Gordon, CIO Cisive left-quote Created with Sketch. I did not have to spend any extra effort managing the relationship. ![Testimonial-LogosXcite](https://hello.thesmythgroup.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Testimonial-LogosXcite.jpg?width=70&height=70&name=Testimonial-LogosXcite.jpg) Elliot Murphy, Founder Governance Risk & Compliance Consulting Co left-quote Created with Sketch. They were very professional and responsive. ![Cisive-logo](https://hello.thesmythgroup.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Cisive-logo.jpeg?width=70&height=70&name=Cisive-logo.jpeg) Kevin Holmes, CEO Founders Network # Ready to find the right Fractional CTO for your team? Submit the form for a free 30-minute consultation. Or call us directly: [(855) 874-2777](tel:855-874-2777) ©2026 The Smyth Group. All rights reserved. [Privacy Policy](https://www.thesmythgroup.com/privacy-policy)