For Founders
Get a CTO Without Hiring One
You don't need to spend months finding a CTO or giving up equity. We take responsibility for the technical side—and we actually build it.
Why Founders Choose This Path
Skip the hiring process. Get someone who builds, not just advises.
Start in Days, Not Months
Finding a qualified CTO takes 6-12 months. We start building right away.
Keep 100% Ownership
No equity required. Your company stays yours.
We Build It, Not Just Plan It
We don't just give advice—we actually build your product and take responsibility for it working.
Compare Your Options
Understanding the tradeoffs between different technical leadership paths.
| Feature | Full-Time CTO | Fractional CTO | Build14 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Time to start | 6-12 months | 2-4 weeks | 1-2 weeks |
| Equity required | 2-10% | Sometimes | Never |
| Builds the product | — | ||
| Architecture ownership | |||
| Monthly cost | High | Medium | Fixed project |
| Long-term commitment | Required | Flexible | Your choice |
| Full code ownership |
When This Works Best
This path is designed for specific founder situations.
- Pre-Series A startups needing senior technical judgment
- Non-technical founders without a technical cofounder
- Projects requiring architecture decisions in weeks, not months
- Teams that can't wait 6 months for a CTO hire
- Founders who want to retain full equity
- Companies with clear product vision but no technical execution
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