I completely understand that concern — and it’s a good one. What I do sits somewhere between a contractor and a full-time employee (or CTO). When I work with a startup, I’m fully committed — I integrate into the team, take ownership, and drive outcomes as if I were part of the company. The difference is that I stay independent by design.
That independence lets me stay fast, pragmatic, and outcome-focused — without being pulled into long-term bureaucracy or internal politics. It means I can give your startup the focus and leadership it needs right now — to get from idea to product, or from product to scale — and then help you transition smoothly once the foundation is solid.
In short: I bring the impact and ownership of a CTO, without the overhead of a full-time hire.