The smarter approach to a Technical Co-Founder
Hiring a technical co-founder just because you need development is like getting married because you need your house cleaned.
It's not a good reason to marry someone, and we can guarantee you that divorcing your business partner will be far more painful.
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We have a solution for you.
Problems Red Corner Solves
Need a Technical Co-Founder?
Defective products. Slow updates. No strategy,
Unhappy customers
Lack of effective technical leadership
CTO isn't doing CTO level work
A Full-Time CTO is often not needed when your team has the rigth processes in place, they can run autonomously.
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A Full-Time CTO that is doing low level work should not be a CTO at all.
CTO without experience as a business leader
Most CTOs come into the job with no strategy between business and technology.
Short-term thinking. Unability to scale
It’s time you had confidence in your technical leadership!
Benefits
Trust in your tech with a world-class FCTO
Our FCTOs bring decades of tech expertise – ensuring your
technology strategy is robust, forward-thinking, and reliable.
10 CTOs for the price of one
No single person knows everything about technology – but 10
highly-skilled CTOs all with 20+ of experience, are pretty close.
Your FCTO meets with the Council of CTOs regularly to pool their
collective knowledge and get expert advice just for you.
Business-focused tech strategy engineered
for growth
Red Corner FCTOs specialize in bridging the gap between tech and
business goals. With 200+ years of combined tech leadership, your
engineering team will be at peak productivity – driving growth,
scalability, and market competitiveness.
Hailify, Last-Mile Logistics
“We hired Red Corner to lead our off-shore engineering team. Without our Red Corner FCTO, we would not be in business today"
Engineering Manager at a client
"Red Corner spent countless days and weeks with our team to level them up, level-up our tech stack and processes. In the end we didn't need to keep Red Corner for more than 10 months "
How It Works
Tech expertise without the hassle
Cut costs, not corners.
Gain the expertise of seasoned CTOs without the full-time cost.
Full-Time CTO | Virtual-CTO | Advisory-CTO | Fractional-CTO | |
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Availability | 9AM-5PM Every day | 9AM-5PM Every day | 9AM-5PM Every day | 9AM-5PM Every day |
Council Of CTOs | Their friends maybe?!? | Paid CTOs (included) | Paid CTOs (included) | Paid CTOs (included) |
Modality | In-person, remote | Remote | Remote | Remote |
Years of Experience | 10-13 years | 200+ combined years | 200+ combined years | 200+ combined years |
Bonus | $60k | 0$ | 0$ | 0$ |
Recruiting Fee | $105,000 (30%) | 0$ | 0$ | 0$ |
Base Cost Per Year | $350,000 per year | $30,000 | $120,000 | $250,000 |
Equity | 0.05% - 2% | Never | Nope | Nada |
Employer Taxes | 7.65% - 15% (~$35,000) | 0$ | 0$ | 0$ |
Hours a Week | 40 | 1 | 5 | 10 |
Bonus | $60,000 | 0$ | 0$ | 0$ |
Vacation | 6 Weeks | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Average Tenure | 2 Years | 6-18 months | 6-18 months | 6-18 months |
MAXIMIZE ROI
FAQ
How does a Fractional CTO's role differ from a full-time CTO?
Traditional full-time CTOs take on management and technical tasks – even basic coding work – just to keep themselves busy throughout the day.
A Fractional CTO works 1-2 hours per week and that’s the secret! Your engineering teams do the bulk of the work, so your FCTO spends a lot of time preparing them to operate independently – including setting strategic technical direction, enhancing skills for self-sufficiency, and streamlining processes for efficiency.
What level of involvement can I expect from a Fractional CTO?
Your FCTO will be involved at every level – the executive level, the engineering team level, and even the code level.
Our FCTOs are chameleons that adjust to the situation at hand, including:
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managing the engineering teams day-to-day
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managing software releases and handling issues
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working with product management to execute their plans
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representing our clients at conferences
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advising everyone in the company
This versatile approach ensures they're a dynamic asset in both executive decision-making and technical execution.
How does a Fractional CTO integrate with our existing teams and operations?
Our FCTOs integrate in 3 steps:
1. Integration starts with team acceptance. Our FCTOs meet with your teams before engagement to ensure they are seen as part of the group, establishing a foundational rapport crucial for success.
2. Our FCTOs operate under your domain – complete with company email, calendar, and Slack/chat accounts. This setup allows them to function as if they were full-time employees, making them accessible and integrated into your daily operations.
3. To maintain a consistent presence, we schedule recurring daily meetings at the same time. This practice ensures that your teams have regular, predictable access to the FCTO – reinforcing their role as an active and visible part of your company's operations.
Can a Fractional CTO help with technical recruiting and team building?
Absolutely! Who better to recruit than a person who has built, mentored and grown engineering teams for the last 20+ years?
Our FCTOs bring a depth of understanding that goes far beyond the scope of a standard technical recruiter. They possess a profound grasp of technology and its interplay with team dynamics, enabling them to structure teams effectively for consistent results.
How does the Council of CTOs work with my Fractional CTO?
Your Fractional CTO collaborates closely with the Council of CTOs – benefiting from their collective wisdom.
Weekly meetings are held where your FCTO discusses recent activities and approaches to specific problems. Leveraging over 200 years of combined experience, the Council provides insights and advice specific to your company.
What is the Council of Experts? And how do they assist my Fractional CTO?
The Council of Experts is an additional layer of support for your Fractional CTO – providing specialized knowledge in various technology domains.
Recognizing that no single individual can be an expert in all technologies, we maintain relationships with subject matter experts. They offer advice on specific technical subjects, like certain cloud services or specialized tasks, that may be outside your FCTO's primary expertise.
With Red Corner, you're gaining access to a whole team of experts, not just a single consultant.
Align your technology with business goals.
Get 200+ years of tech leadership without the full-time cost.
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