IT Consulting & Fractional CTO Services for Boulder Startups

Strategic technology guidance without the cost of a full-time executive. Get CTO-level expertise to build your technology roadmap, select the right tools, and scale your infrastructure.

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Strategic IT Consulting Services

From technology roadmaps to vendor selection, we provide the strategic guidance Boulder startups need to scale.

Fractional CTO Services

Part-time CTO-level leadership for startups. Strategic technology direction without the $200K+ salary and equity package.

Technology Roadmap

Build a strategic IT roadmap aligned with your business goals. Plan for growth from pre-launch to Series B and beyond.

Vendor Selection & Management

Choose the right tools and vendors for your stack. AWS vs Azure vs GCP, SaaS tools, hardware—we help you decide.

Cloud Architecture Design

Design scalable, cost-effective cloud infrastructure. Multi-tenant SaaS, microservices, serverless—built right from day one.

Security & Compliance

Build security into your product and operations. SOC 2, HIPAA, GDPR compliance guidance for growing startups.

IT Budget Planning

Forecast IT costs from pre-revenue to profitability. Get realistic budgets for tools, infrastructure, and support.

Digital Transformation

Modernize legacy systems, move to the cloud, automate workflows. Transform your technology to support rapid growth.

DevOps & Development Support

CI/CD pipelines, infrastructure as code, containerization. Support your dev team with modern DevOps practices.

Fractional CTO Services for Boulder Startups

Get experienced technology leadership without the full-time commitment or $200K+ salary.

What is a Fractional CTO?

A Fractional CTO provides part-time, strategic technology leadership for startups and growing companies. You get the expertise of a senior technology executive at a fraction of the cost.

What We Do as Your Fractional CTO

  • Build and maintain your technology roadmap
  • Architect scalable infrastructure for growth
  • Lead vendor selection and negotiations
  • Provide technical due diligence for fundraising
  • Guide hiring decisions for technical roles
  • Review code architecture and development practices
  • Attend board meetings and investor presentations
  • Manage relationships with development partners

Fractional CTO vs Full-Time Hire

Cost Fractional: $3K-8K/mo
Full-Time: $200K-$300K/year
Commitment Fractional: Month-to-month
Full-Time: Equity + long-term
Experience Fractional: 15+ years
Full-Time: Varies greatly
Availability Fractional: 10-40 hours/mo
Full-Time: 40+ hours/week
Time to Start Fractional: 1-2 weeks
Full-Time: 3-6 months to hire

Perfect for: Pre-Series A startups, companies between $500K-$5M revenue, businesses not ready for a full-time CTO

IT Consulting for Every Stage of Your Boulder Startup

Different challenges at different stages. We provide the right guidance at the right time.

Pre-Launch

Idea to MVP

  • Technology stack selection
  • Build vs buy analysis
  • Development partner vetting
  • Initial infrastructure setup
  • Budget forecasting
Seed Stage

Product-Market Fit

  • Scale infrastructure for growth
  • Implement proper security
  • Setup dev/staging/prod environments
  • Build technical hiring process
  • Investor-ready documentation
Series A

Rapid Scaling

  • Architecture review and optimization
  • Team structure and hiring plan
  • DevOps and automation
  • Compliance preparation (SOC 2, etc.)
  • Disaster recovery planning
Series B+

Enterprise Readiness

  • Enterprise sales infrastructure
  • Multi-region deployment
  • Advanced security and compliance
  • Executive technology leadership
  • M&A technical due diligence

Flexible Consulting Engagement Models

Choose the level of involvement that fits your current needs and budget.

Project-Based

$5K - $25K

One-time deliverables

  • Technology assessment
  • Vendor selection project
  • Cloud migration planning
  • Security audit
  • Infrastructure design
  • Fixed scope and timeline
  • Delivered as report or presentation
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Fractional CTO

$3K - $8K/month

Ongoing strategic guidance

  • 10-40 hours per month
  • Technology roadmap ownership
  • Weekly or bi-weekly check-ins
  • Board meeting attendance
  • Architecture reviews
  • Team support and mentorship
  • Vendor management
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Advisory Retainer

$1,500/month

As-needed strategic input

  • 5-10 hours per month
  • On-call strategic advice
  • Monthly strategy sessions
  • Email/Slack support
  • Technology decision review
  • Vendor negotiation support
  • Perfect for established businesses
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Ready for Strategic Technology Leadership?

Schedule a free strategy session to discuss your technology challenges and goals.

Schedule Strategy Session Call (720) 239-2809

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Schedule a free consultation to explore how IT consulting can accelerate your growth.

Contact Information

Service Area

Boulder, CO
Serving Greater Boulder Area

Availability

Strategy sessions by appointment
Typically within 48 hours