# Get a Fractional CTO — Full Reference

> Senior technology leadership on demand — strategy, AI adoption, infrastructure, cybersecurity, and engineering-team enablement for a fraction of a full-time CTO's cost. A service by Arpacore B.V., registered in the Netherlands.

- Website: https://getfractionalcto.com (English `/`, Italian `/it`, Dutch `/nl`)
- Contact: info@arpacore.com
- Availability: Available for new clients · On-site in the Netherlands & Italy · Remote worldwide
- Legal entity: Arpacore B.V., Coolsingel 65, 3012 AC Rotterdam, Netherlands · KvK 62627058 · VAT NL854893180B02
- All prices are in EUR and exclude VAT. EU B2B clients: intra-EU reverse-charge applies. Non-EU clients: no EU VAT charged.

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## Overview

Get a Fractional CTO gives growing companies senior technology leadership without the full-time cost: strategy, AI adoption, infrastructure, and team enablement — all in. Engagements are personal and focused; only a small number of clients are taken on at any time, so you get real attention rather than a consultant spread across 20 accounts.

Every entry point — subscription plans and one-off sessions alike — begins with a **free, no-obligation 60-minute discovery call**. There is no payment step before that conversation; the paid engagement (subscription or paid session) is arranged afterward.

## The challenge it solves

A full-time CTO costs €150k+/year, but you can't afford to go without strategic tech leadership. Growing companies face a dilemma: a full-time hire means salary, equity, and months before results. Common pain points:

- Technical debt piling up — no one senior enough to own the architecture.
- Engineering team stuck — unclear direction, low velocity, high turnover.
- Vendor decisions made in the dark — no expert to evaluate or negotiate.
- AI opportunity being missed — everyone's doing it, and you don't know where to start.

## What you get

- CTO-level strategy — roadmap, architecture decisions, board-level tech reporting.
- AI adoption leadership — identify, pilot, and scale the right AI tools.
- Engineering team uplift — mentoring, process improvement, CI/CD, code quality.
- Emergency on-call — P1 response within 1h, included hours per plan.
- Cybersecurity & GDPR — assess posture, close gaps, stay compliant.
- Flexible engagement — scale up, down, or pause with 60-day notice.

## Services included (prioritised to what you need most, week by week)

Every engagement covers all disciplines:

1. **Technology Strategy** — Roadmap development, technology budgeting, build-vs-buy analysis, KPI definition, and board-level reporting on technology.
2. **Architecture & Code Review** — Software architecture review, system design, technical due diligence, scalability assessment, and tech-debt remediation plans.
3. **Infrastructure & Cloud** — Cloud setup, optimisation, migration, incident response, capacity planning, monitoring, DR, and backup strategy.
4. **Cybersecurity & GDPR** — Security posture assessment, access-control hardening, GDPR compliance guidance, incident response support.
5. **AI Enablement** — AI opportunity mapping, tool selection and rollout (coding assistants, automation, analytics), plus team AI upskilling.
6. **Team & People** — Engineer mentoring, technical recruitment, CI/CD improvements, DevOps process uplift, and engineering culture.

## How it works

1. **Book a session** — Start with a free 60-minute discovery call, a 2-hour Fast Consultancy, or go straight to a full engagement. Book instantly — no back-and-forth.
2. **Choose your plan & sign** — Select the right engagement level. Sign the services agreement online. Set up recurring payments via Stripe in minutes.
3. **Get to work immediately** — Start within 5 business days. The first service day includes a full technical discovery and priority-setting session.

## Pricing

All prices in EUR, exclude VAT. The listed rate is the standard 12-month agreement, billed monthly. Month-to-month with no commitment is available at +20%. All plans include a formal services agreement, IP assignment, and GDPR-compliant data handling.

### One-time sessions

**Fast Consultancy — €360 (one-time, 2 hours)**
A focused 2-hour session for rapid strategic input, tech problem triage, or AI adoption assessment.
- 2-hour focused video call
- You set the agenda
- Tech audit, AI strategy, architecture review, or second opinion
- Written follow-up summary
- No subscription required

**Assessment Package — €2,800 (one-off, project-based, ~2 full days)**
Project-based scoping and a full technical diagnostic of your stack, team, and roadmap.
- Project-based scoping
- Full technical diagnostic
- Architecture & code review
- Security & risk assessment
- Written report with a prioritised roadmap
- No subscription required

### Subscription plans

**Essential Plan — €1,200/month (€14,400/year)**
Periodic strategic guidance for companies that need a senior tech advisor without full-time presence.
- 1 Service Day/month (~8 dedicated hours)
- Full access to service catalogue
- Emergency on-call (4h/month included)
- Monthly activity report
- Formal services agreement + IP assignment
- Additional days at €1,000/day

**Growth Plan — €4,200/month (€50,400/year)** — best value
Consistent, embedded tech leadership every week — the full Fractional CTO experience.
- 4 Service Days/month (~1 day/week)
- Full access to service catalogue
- Emergency on-call 8h/month included
- P1 response <1h (09:00–17:00 CET)
- Weekly async stand-ups
- Monthly activity & progress report
- Formal services agreement + IP assignment
- Additional days at €990/day

**Emergency on-call beyond the plan cap — €200/hour.**

Need a custom arrangement? Contact info@arpacore.com.

## About the consultant

You work with a dedicated lead consultant: 20+ years across platforms and languages — building for the web since its earliest days, developing on Apple since the first iPhone and Mac OS X, with deep Linux and Windows experience. From funded startups to established scale-ups across Europe. First technical hire at multiple startups, scaled engineering teams from 3 to 30, and guided companies through cloud migrations, security incidents, and AI transformations. (The site intentionally presents a role — "Your Dedicated Lead Consultant" — rather than a personal name.)

## Trust & terms

- Registered in the Netherlands.
- Payments secured by Stripe.
- Formal contract & IP assignment.
- Start within 5 business days.
- EU reverse-charge VAT compliant.

## Frequently asked questions

**Is the price the same every month?**
Yes — one transparent price. The listed rate is the standard 12-month agreement, billed monthly. Prefer month-to-month with no commitment? That's available at +20%. Both include the same formal services agreement, IP assignment, and full service-catalogue access.

**What is the Fast Consultation?**
A 2-hour focused video session for a specific question or challenge — tech architecture review, AI adoption assessment, hiring evaluation, security posture check, or a second opinion. You set the agenda in a brief before the call. Includes a written follow-up summary. No subscription required.

**What if I don't use all service days in a month?**
Service days are allocated per month and do not roll over — like a SaaS subscription. Extra days are available at €990/day, booked in writing in advance.

**How does the booking system work?**
Click any "Book" button on the page to open the booking system. Choose your session type, pick a date and time, fill in a short form. Booking requests are confirmed within 1 business day. For paid sessions, payment instructions are sent upon confirmation.

**Do you work on-site or remotely?**
Primarily remote. On-site attendance can be arranged with advance notice, with reasonable travel costs reimbursed at cost.

**How quickly can you start?**
Typically within 5 business days of signing. The first service day includes a full technical discovery and priority-setting session.

**What does the Single Day session include?**
One full working day (up to 8 hours) of focused time on a topic of your choice — tech audit, AI strategy, architecture review, or team assessment. Includes a written summary with findings and actionable recommendations.

**How does the emergency on-call work?**
P1 incidents get an initial response within 1 hour during CET business hours, 3 hours otherwise. Included up to 8h/month (Growth) or 4h/month (Essential). Beyond the cap, €200/hr. Best-efforts triage and remote remediation — not a 24/7 NOC.

**Who owns the deliverables and IP?**
All deliverables created specifically for you are assigned to you upon full payment. Arpacore's pre-existing background IP (methodologies, frameworks, tooling) remains theirs, but you receive a perpetual, royalty-free licence.

**Is VAT included in the prices?**
All prices are exclusive of VAT. For EU B2B clients, the intra-EU reverse-charge applies. For non-EU clients, no EU VAT is charged. Provide your VAT number at checkout.

## Contact

- Email: info@arpacore.com
- Company: Arpacore B.V., Coolsingel 65, 3012 AC Rotterdam, Netherlands
- KvK 62627058 · VAT NL854893180B02
- Languages: English, Italian, Dutch