PocketCTO Team
Fractional CTO for AI & Automation
Ship AI products and automations 3x faster, cut manual work 20-50%, and augment your team with proven execution for startups and operators.
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How PocketCTO Partners delivers measurable outcomes
We help teams ship AI products faster, reduce manual operations, and protect customer data without hiring a full-time engineering org.
Velocity Tracker
Launch timeline control
Sprint 0 · Discovery
5 days
-2 days vs. plan
MVP Build
18 days
-5 days vs. plan
Governance Review
3 days
-1 day vs. plan
Pilot Launch
28 days
+2 days vs. plan
Ops Handoff
4 days
-3 days vs. plan
Velocity Sprints
Launch production-grade pilots in weeks with a fractional CTO team that handles roadmap, architecture, and delivery.
Automation Backlog
Ops savings tracker
Workflow
Ticket escalations
Manual effort
-42%
Ops Automation ROI
Automate RevOps, CX, and finance workflows to cut manual effort 20–50% while keeping humans in the loop for high-value work.
Security Controls
Compliance built-in
Runbooks updated
92% mapped
Escalation response
< 14 minutes
Operate with Confidence
Build automation with pragmatic guardrails—logging, access controls, and runbooks that keep teams aligned without overselling certification.
How PocketCTO Partners delivers measurable outcomes
Fractional leadership plus delivery muscle. We pair strategy, hands-on build teams, and pragmatic guardrails so you can move fast without breaking trust.
Fractional CTO for AI & automation
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AI/Automation Opportunity Audit
2-3 week assessment that maps KPIs, stack diagrams, risk considerations, and a prioritized backlog to hit 90-day wins.
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CTO-on-Call Retainer
On-demand Executive support, vendor management, and roadmap ownership—senior leadership without the full-time headcount.
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Build & Ship Projects
Fixed-fee delivery pods that integrate data, ship AI workflows, and leave your team with playbooks and guardrails.
Insights & Resources
Explore our latest thinking on shipping AI & automation for SMEs and startups.
Engagement models built for momentum
Direct access to the person who builds, not a staffing marketplace or a rotating bench. Choose the level of support you need.
AI Opportunity Audit
$999
2-week assessment: systems map, opportunity backlog, quick-win playbook, and exec briefing.
- Current-state systems map + data flows
- Prioritized opportunity backlog (RICE)
- Quick-win playbook with ROI estimates
- 90-day roadmap with owners
- Executive briefing session
CTO-on-Call
$5,000 / month
Up to 20 hours/month. Weekly standups, roadmap ownership, vendor oversight, and operational guardrails for your team.
- Weekly exec standups
- Roadmap + backlog ownership
- Vendor and budget oversight
- Operational guardrails and tooling reviews
- Team enablement and hiring support
Embedded CTO
$10,000 / month
Up to 40 hours/month. Full fractional CTO leadership, not a rotating bench. Budget management, hiring, build pod access, and OKR reporting.
- Everything in CTO-on-Call
- Budget management and OKR reporting
- Hiring strategy and interview support
- Access to build pods and specialists
- Cross-functional program leadership
Frequently asked questions
Still curious about how we can help? Book an intro call and we'll map out the fit together.
What results does the AI/Automation Opportunity Audit deliver?
In 2–3 weeks you receive an executive-ready deck covering ROI projections, a current-state systems map, prioritized backlog, quick-win playbook, and risk register so you can act with confidence immediately after the audit.
Do you only support venture-backed startups?
We work with pre-seed to Series B founders as well as 10–200 FTE services and operations teams who need to ship AI initiatives without adding full-time leadership.
Can you collaborate with our in-house engineers or agencies?
Yes. We regularly lead mixed delivery pods alongside internal engineers, data teams, and partner agencies—PocketCTO handles product/architecture, vendor selection, and program alignment so everyone stays on track.
How is pricing structured?
Audits start at $999 as a fixed fee. Fractional CTO retainers run from $5,000/month (20 hrs) to $10,000/month (40 hrs). You work directly with the person who builds, not a sales team or staffing coordinator. Every engagement includes transparent scope, deliverables, and exit ramps.
How quickly can we get started?
After the intro call we can finalize scopes within 3–5 business days. Kickoff is scheduled as soon as contracts and initial assets are in place, often the following week.
What does onboarding look like?
We set up shared workspaces, intake forms, and a cadence that fits your needs. You'll also receive a checklist of artifacts we need—access, datasets, and any risk docs—to hit the ground running.
How do you keep projects production-ready?
Security is baked into every workflow: documented guardrails, SOC 2-inspired controls, vendor due diligence, and data classification. We maintain a current subprocessor list and support DPA reviews alongside your legal/compliance teams—while being clear we’re not a certification body.
What happens after delivery?
We leave you with playbooks, training, and measurement dashboards. Many clients keep us on retainer for roadmap ownership, but every engagement includes a structured handoff so you stay self-sufficient.