Question 1

What is a Fractional CTO?

Accepted Answer

A Fractional CTO is a part-time Chief Technology Officer who provides strategic technology leadership to companies without the cost of a full-time executive. They help with technology strategy, team building, architecture decisions, and scaling technical organizations.

Question 2

When should a startup hire a Fractional CTO?

Accepted Answer

Startups should consider a Fractional CTO when they are pre-Series B with technical debt but no technical leadership, are non-technical founders launching technical products, are undergoing specific transformations like cloud migration or AI adoption, or need board-level technology representation.

Question 3

What does an AI Consultant do?

Accepted Answer

An AI Consultant helps organizations develop and implement AI strategies, identify high-value use cases, evaluate AI vendors, build production AI systems like RAG and LLM applications, and ensure responsible AI adoption aligned with business objectives.

Question 4

How much does a Fractional CTO cost?

Accepted Answer

Fractional CTO services typically range from $5,000 to $20,000 per month depending on engagement scope, compared to $300,000+ fully-loaded cost for a full-time CTO. This makes senior technology leadership accessible to startups and growing companies.

Question 5

What industries does Anoop MC work with?

Accepted Answer

Anoop MC works with enterprises and startups across fintech, healthcare, SaaS, e-commerce, and enterprise technology sectors, providing fractional CTO services, AI consulting, and technology strategy.

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