Comprehensive, in-depth guides based on our experience supporting 15+ startups, 2 successful acquisitions, and helping scale companies from $100K to $5M+ ARR.
When to hire a fractional CTO, what they cost ($60-350/hr in 2026), what to expect, and how to find the right fit — from a team that has guided 2 acquisitions.
Learn how to find, evaluate, and hire founding engineers who will build your product like it's their own company.
The free 50-point technical due diligence checklist we used through two startup acquisitions: architecture, code quality, security, IP, and team — plus the red flags that kill deals.
Understand the differences between CTO and VP of Engineering roles, and which technical leader your startup needs at each stage.
Learn from 2 successful acquisitions what engineering teams need to do to prepare for M&A, from code quality to documentation.
Our guides cover the fundamentals, but every startup is unique. Let's discuss your specific situation.