Hire a Fractional CTO technical architecture

Access top-tier CTO talent without the full-time commitment or cost.

Knex connects you with vetted Fractional CTOs — experienced executives who provide technology strategy and engineering leadership on a fractional basis.

Why companies choose this

Experienced CTO Leadership

Get technology strategy and engineering leadership from executives who have led teams at scale. No learning curve — they hit the ground running.

Flexible Engagement

Engage your Fractional CTO on your terms — equity-based advisory, cash engagements, or both. Scale up or down as needs change.

Vetted & Verified

Every Knex executive is thoroughly vetted for experience, track record, and culture fit. You only see the best.

Risk-Free Matching

Browse profiles, book free 30-minute consultations, and only engage when you've found the right fit.

How it works

Define what you need

Tell Knex where expert guidance could move the needle — technology strategy and engineering leadership.

Get instant matches

See vetted CTOs who fit your goals. Each has proven experience, domain expertise, and testimonials vetted by Knex.

Book a free consult

Meet your top choices right from their profile. If it's not the right fit, you can revisit again anytime.

Engage with confidence

Simple, transparent equity and cash services for you to choose from. We handle contracting, payments, and compliance.

Why Companies Trust Knex

Every expert on Knex is carefully vetted to ensure you work with proven talent.

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Transparent pricing

You can book services straight from any Knex talent profile.

Free to Get Matched

Browse Fractional CTO profiles and book free consultations. No cost until you decide to engage.

Equity or Cash Engagements

Choose equity advisory ($499 activation) or cash engagements (transparent pricing on each profile).

Knex Handles the Details

We manage contracting, payments, compliance, and engagement logistics so you can focus on building.

About

At Knex, our mission to empower startups to scale faster by matching them with the right fractional executive at the right time.

Katie Murphy

Katie is the Founder & CEO. With 16 years of experience working with companies ranging from pre-revenue startups to Fortune 50 giants, Katie spent 8 years as a fractional executive before becoming a full-time entrepreneur. She has led exponential growth for startups like BrewDog USA, Singularity University, and ThriveDX, and is recognized as a thought leader on sustainable growth with features on Entrepreneur.com.

FAQs

Frequently asked questions about hiring a Fractional CTO.

What does a Fractional CTO do?

A Fractional CTO is an experienced Chief Technology Officer who works with your company on a part-time or project basis. They provide technology strategy and engineering leadership, bringing senior-level expertise without the full-time salary and benefits cost. This model is ideal for companies that need strategic CTO leadership but aren't ready for a full-time hire.

How much does a Fractional CTO cost?

On Knex, you can engage a Fractional CTO through equity advisory ($499 activation fee) or cash engagements (rates vary by expert, visible on their profile with a 10% platform fee). Many companies start with a free 30-minute consultation to find the right fit.

When should I hire a Fractional CTO?

Consider a Fractional CTO when you need senior technical leadership without the full-time cost. Common triggers include need senior technical leadership without the full-time cost and building an engineering team and need an experienced leader. A fractional model lets you get started immediately without a lengthy executive search.

How does Knex matching work?

Tell us what you need, and our AI-powered matching engine surfaces the most relevant fractional executives from our vetted network. Browse profiles, book free 30-minute consultations, and engage only when you find the right fit.

What if the match isn't right?

No obligation. Consultations are free, and you can meet multiple experts before deciding. If an engagement isn't working, you can adjust or end it — there are no long-term contracts.

How fast can I get started?

Most companies are matched and having their first consultation within 48 hours. For urgent needs, same-day matching is often possible.