Your Technical Co-Founder, On-Demand

Get senior engineering leadership without the full-time commitment. Build better products, make smarter tech decisions, and scale your team effectively.

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mvp: 'build fast',
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Laurent Curau - Fractional CTO

A Personal Message

From Laurent Curau

Hi there! I'm Laurent, and I've spent over 10 years helping startups and growing companies navigate the complex world of technology leadership.

I know how overwhelming it can feel when you're building something amazing but need technical guidance without the commitment of a full-time CTO. That's exactly why I created this service.

Whether you're a founder who needs someone to translate business goals into technical strategy, or a growing team that needs architectural guidance, I'm here to help you make the right decisions at the right time.

Let's build something great together.

— Laurent
10+ Years Experience
30+ Companies Helped
€2M+ Value Created

The Challenge Every Growing Company Faces

Building software without senior technical leadership is like sailing without a compass

No Technical Leadership

You want to build software, but don't have a CTO to guide technical decisions and strategy.

Too Early for Full-Time

Hiring a full-time CTO is too expensive or premature for your current stage and budget.

Costly Mistakes

Without senior guidance, product decisions and tech choices can become expensive mistakes that slow you down.

Your Fractional CTO Solution

I act as your Fractional CTO, providing the technical leadership you need without the full-time commitment.

Hands-on Development

Build or modernize your product with experienced hands-on coding and architecture.

Technology Strategy

Ensure technical decisions align with your business goals and long-term vision.

Team & Process Setup

Build the foundation for smooth scaling with proper processes and team structure.

50+
Projects Delivered
€2M+
Development Costs Saved
95%
Client Satisfaction

Technology Expertise

React Node.js Python AWS Docker PostgreSQL

How I Help You Succeed

Comprehensive technical leadership across all aspects of your product development

Build MVPs & Internal Tools

Rapid development of minimum viable products and internal tools that solve real business problems efficiently.

Tech Stack & Architecture

Choose the right technology stack and system architecture that scales with your business needs.

Mentor & Upskill Developers

Level up your existing development team through code reviews, best practices, and hands-on mentoring.

Help Recruit Engineers

Define technical roles, interview candidates, and build your engineering team with the right talent.

CI/CD & Testing Setup

Implement continuous integration, deployment pipelines, and testing frameworks for long-term maintainability.

Flexible Engagement Options

Monthly retainer packages designed to fit your needs and budget

Advisory + Light Hands-on

≈ 1 day/week
3-4k /month
Weekly planning sessions
Code reviews & guidance
Focused builds & fixes
Technology strategy

Embedded CTO

≈ full-time flexible
12k+ /month
Near full-time execution
Complete technical leadership
Team building & hiring
Strategic planning
Complete handover prep

Clear Boundaries

No HR/sales ops. I focus on engineering, architecture, and delivery. I make myself replaceable when you hire in-house.

Who This Helps

Perfect for companies at the right stage for fractional technical leadership

Pre-seed to Series A Startups

Early-stage companies that need technical leadership but aren't ready for a full-time CTO hire.

MVP development Tech stack decisions First engineering hires

SMEs Building Tools

Small and medium enterprises developing internal tools or customer-facing software solutions.

Internal dashboards Customer portals Process automation

Founders Modernizing Products

Established businesses looking to modernize legacy systems or rebuild existing products with better technology.

Legacy migration Performance optimization Modern architecture

Ready to Get Started?

Send a short note about your product, stage, and goals. Let's discuss how fractional CTO services can accelerate your success.

Typical response time: 24 hours

Typical Engagement Process

A structured approach to ensure successful outcomes and smooth transitions

1

Kickoff

Define scope, identify risks, and establish clear success criteria for the engagement.

Project scoping Risk assessment Success metrics
2

Weekly Planning

Regular planning sessions to set priorities and make strategic trade-offs.

Priority setting Resource allocation Trade-off decisions
3

Build & Ship

Iterative development with regular milestones and continuous delivery.

Iterative development Regular milestones Continuous delivery
4

Handover

Seamless transition when you hire in-house, with complete documentation and knowledge transfer.

Documentation Knowledge transfer Team transition

Why This Process Works

Clear Expectations

Everyone knows what success looks like from day one.

Fast Iteration

Weekly cycles ensure rapid progress and quick course corrections.

Smooth Transition

Complete handover ensures continuity when you hire full-time.