Non-technical founders and early-stage startups need technical co-founder capability without the equity dilution. A startup CTO builds your MVP strategy, leads your first engineering hires, and tells a credible technology story to investors.
Why Brisbane Businesses Choose a Fractional CTO
Hiring a full-time CTO in Australia costs between $250,000 and $420,000 in base salary — before equity, recruitment fees, and superannuation. For businesses in Brisbane that need senior technology leadership without that cost and commitment, a fractional CTO delivers the same strategic capability at a fraction of the investment.
Our founder has 27 years of hands-on CTO experience across startups, ASX-listed companies, private equity-backed businesses, and federal government programmes. Every engagement is backed by real, senior-level experience — not junior consultancy dressed up as executive advisory.
What a Fractional CTO Does in Brisbane
- Technology strategy — defining your 1–3 year technology direction and connecting every decision to commercial outcomes
- Engineering leadership — leading, mentoring, and managing your technical team with a standard of excellence that attracts and retains top engineers
- Architecture decisions — making the foundational platform choices that determine how your business scales
- Vendor and agency management — owning development agency relationships, SaaS vendor negotiations, and third-party technical integrations
- Investor and board communication — translating your technology story into language investors, boards, and acquirers understand and trust
- Compliance and security — ensuring your platform meets the regulatory and security requirements of your industry and your enterprise clients
Our Plans
All plans are billed monthly in advance with no lock-in contract. Prices are in AUD — local currency shown at checkout.
- Advisor — $1,000/month (~2 hrs/month): Entry advisory for founders who need a senior tech sounding board
- Growth — $5,500/month (10 hrs/month): Product roadmap, engineering oversight, hiring support
- Scale — $11,000/month (20 hrs/month): Full technology partner — team management, board presentations, security review
- Embedded — $22,000/month (40 hrs/month): Full interim CTO — C-suite integration, M&A due diligence, on-site (AU)
Who We Work With in Brisbane
- Public companies (ASX, NYSE, LSE listed) — board reporting, continuous disclosure, SOX/ASIC compliance
- Private businesses — founder-led, PE-backed, SMEs scaling from startup to exit
- Government departments — federal, state, and local; AusTender panels, IRAP, ICT procurement frameworks
How much does a Startup CTO cost in Brisbane?
Fractional CTO services in Brisbane are priced at $550 AUD/hour, with monthly plans from $1,000/month (Advisor, ~2hrs) to $22,000/month (Embedded Interim CTO, 40hrs). All plans are billed in advance with no lock-in contract.
How quickly can a Startup CTO start in Brisbane?
We typically match clients in Brisbane with a fractional CTO within 48 business hours. The first strategy call is usually scheduled within the same week.
Do you work on-site in Brisbane?
Remote engagements are available across all plans. On-site availability in Brisbane and Queensland is included in our Tier 4 Embedded plan (up to 4 days per month).
Do Startup CTO services work for government clients in Brisbane?
Yes. We are experienced with AusTender procurement panels, IRAP assessments, and government ICT sourcing frameworks. We provide SOW, MSA, and PO-ready invoices suitable for government procurement.
Ready to Get Started?
Book a free 45-minute discovery call. We’ll tell you exactly what level of engagement makes sense for your business — and what it will cost. No obligation, no sales pitch.
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