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fractional CTO

Chase Richardson

I will own your toughest tech hurdles. That translates to revenue and stability.

Looking for Leadership?

I'm a fractional CTO for Small Businesses with Big Problems to Solve

A CTO takes charge of technology, bridging the gap between biz dev and tech. Many CEOs need a techy partner & leader, so they can focus on business development. Fractional economics make the most sense for many companies. Here's why a fractional CTO makes sense

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Where Is Your Business At?

Stage $0-3M Revenue $3M-6M Revenue $7M-10M+ Revenue
Challenges
  • Get to Market, Initial Revenue
  • Dominate Client Success
  • Core Build
  • Growing Pains
  • Product Market Fit
  • M&A Prep
  • Org Structure
  • Redirection for Scale
  • M&A Prep
Strategy
  • Envision Direct Build
  • Accept the Right Debts
  • Solve for Now, Future Later
  • Build the Future
  • Shift for Bigger Growth
  • Unblock/Unblock Teams
  • Building New Teams
  • Harden Financials & Numbers
Goals
  • Bootstrap & run
  • Multiply revenue
  • Scale, Grow, Acquisition
Experience
Golden Squirrel TitleXI Concrete Network KCC LLC Verita

Who I Serve Best

I partner with Startup CEOs/Founders to grow product, systems and revenue without confusion & bloat, in 6-18mo.

  • Who: I focus on startup founders/CEOs with smaller companies $1M-$10M in revenue, with big problems to solve. The potential for growth is great, and it's rewarding. #intrigue
  • What: We'll derisk, unclog and scale your business. This starts with gap assesment between your now and your future. Strategy quarterly actionables execution revenue/margins.
  • Avoid: Let's avoid bloated technology and crippling ops in your business. #bloatFreeSince93
  • Maintain:Human touch and communication — this is fundamental for customer satisfaction & lead generation. We'll solve the right problems with the best results. #goldenRule
  • Time: The process of streamlining your business, to save time and money generally takes 6-18 months, depending on your hurdles and goals.
  • How: I offer both monthly retainer packages and one-time strategy sessions.

Pain Points Solved

I'll tackle the problems that worry you at night. We'll build confidence around your tech plan, and turn it into action.

  • Tech jargon, demistified. I'll eliminate your irritation by distilling & simplifying over-complicated terminology, so we can connect the dots.
  • I'll actualize your vision with technology scoping and execution, so you business can grow.
  • Real alignment: I'll crush alignment between the executive direction and tech teams. You need help building product or tech solutions from the top down.
  • Unclog: You've got tech staff, and they need direction to be more effective.
  • Maximizing Output: You've got a tight budget, need insight, focus and execution.

Impact Deliverables

I drive clarity on what needs to be done, and what needs to be built. I optimize and build teams that build. You'll gain tech Insights that are quick, concise and actionable. We'll create and execute on KPI driven goals:

  • Quarterly Strategy & Action Plans
    Quarterly plans will become our roadmap to action. We'll determine where we're going, and get there.
  • Performance, Cost and Team Organization Optimization
    Increase speed, reduce costs, enabling teams to fly, by eliminating blockers, building autonomy and accountability.
  • Legacy Modernization
    We'll strategize on migration strategies & reducing crippling tech debt, so we can uncuff your business, enabling future growth
  • Vendor Strategy and Procurement
    Balancing the focus of internal efforts on unique product vs cost reduction, and operational success
  • Security & Fraud Elimination Strategy
    Moving from reactive to proactive, safeguarding with minimal overhead
  • Blitzkreig Talent Acquisition
    Dominate talent pipeline funnels (prospecting, vetting, offer) for tech talent if needed.
  • R&D for Better Decisions
    Research, brainmap, and cost analysis for on business/technology decisions
  • Only Build What's Needed
    Deciding what you need requires knowing what you don't need. I'll align your team on building the right things. We'll focus on what impacts the business well, and avoid building the unecessary.
  • Monolith Vs Microservice Analysis & Strategy
    Engineering team & tech direction for: personalities, resource sharing, standards and vertical/obligatory segregation
  • Problem Ownership and Delegation
    Success is found in owning the decisions and delegating the execution with clear KPIs

About Me

I've worked in tech for over 20 years, and I lead tech teams based on past experience in product development, marketability, acquisitions and migrations. I love to lead, and I'm focused most on business development and strategy alignment around technology. I live in Tennessee, near the Smoky Mountains. I'm a family man, a geek, and a go-getter. Let's build it.

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Cross-Industry Leverage

I'll leverage my various industry insights and experience into optimizing your business.

  • Tech Mgmt & Security
    For Bankruptcy & Class Action Administration

    Verita Computershare

  • CTO/Co-Founder
    Talent Acquistion & Recruiting

    Golden Squirrel

  • Tech Build & Strategy
    Technology Build Out & Virality

    KB Home esri Concrete Network

Understanding Fractional

Questions Fractional Consultant Interim Advisor
Embedded with team?
Yes
No
Yes
No
End date*?
Usually not
Yes
Usually
No
Full-time?
Usually not
Maybe
Yes
No
Represents company?
Yes
No
Yes
No
Leads team?
Yes
No
Yes
No

*Some functions are more likely to have end dates even for fractional roles.

Offerings & Packages

Hyper-Huddle

A half-day consultative strategy, in-person

  • 4-hour Strategy Session for your team using the Functional Technology® Framework to focus your technology strategy. Custom, bespoke based on your company's needs.
  • 2 week Preparatory Period via email correspondence
  • Delivery includes immediate technology punch list, list of blindspots, and technology projects for next 1-6 months
Advisor

This is a strategic level of service

  • A fractional CTO leading your team as a strategic advisor
  • Available after at least one 90-day sprint with Engaged or a Hyper-Huddle Strategy Session
  • Quarterly Planning calls quarterly, Sprint Planning calls led twice-monthly
  • Unlimited email correspondence
  • Grow long-term with the least financial risk
  • Access to our technology project standard operating procedures (SOPs)
Engaged

This is my most engaged level of service.

  • A hands-on fractional Chief Technology Officer
  • Deploys the Functional Technology® Framework to build out technology strategy, establish KPIs and reporting, optimize cybersecurity posture, and more
  • Functional Technology® Systems Map delivered after the first 30 days
  • Quarterly Planning calls quarterly, Sprint Planning and Review calls led weekly, and Stand-Ups with the team
  • Hire, train, evaluate and fire vendors, employees, & contractors

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