By Jérémy Marquer, fractional CTO
A fractional CTO’s blog
What I apply as a fractional CTO, written for founders and tech teams: stack choices, MVPs, technical debt, security, hiring, fundraising and AI.
- Technical leadership5 min read
Startup delivery behind? A 90-day fractional CTO plan to get execution back on track
A practical 90-day framework to recover startup delivery: diagnose bottlenecks, align product and engineering, reduce incidents, and restore predictable execution.
- Technical leadership5 min read
CTO suddenly left? A 21-day transition plan to stabilize your startup
When a CTO leaves unexpectedly, execution risk rises fast. Here is a practical 21-day transition framework to protect delivery, reduce risk, and regain leadership control.
- Technical leadership9 min read
CTO vs Lead Dev: Differences, Salaries, Responsibilities
Complete comparison CTO vs Lead Developer: missions, salaries, skills, career. Which role to choose? Decision matrix.
- Technical leadership9 min read
7 Fatal Mistakes New CTOs Make (and How to Avoid Them)
Classic pitfalls for new CTOs: over-engineering, bad hires, technical debt. Real-world lessons and actionable solutions.
- Technical leadership10 min read
Scale a Tech Startup: From 10 to 100 Users Without Exploding
Practical guide to scale infrastructure, team and processes from 10 to 100 users. Architecture, monitoring, technical debt, budget. Avoid the pitfalls.
- Technical leadership10 min read
Hiring Your First Developers: Complete Startup Guide
Complete strategy to hire your first devs: profiles, salaries, technical interviews, equity, freelance vs full-time. Avoid costly mistakes.