Starter CTO Advisory – 2 Days Per Month

Purpose

Senior technology leadership for organisations that need clarity, direction, and strong foundations before scaling. The Starter CTO plan gives you experienced technical guidance without the commitment or cost of a full-time CTO.

What’s Included?

  • Initial review of your technology landscape

  • Architecture and infrastructure assessment

  • Cloud readiness and scalability review

  • Engineering process evaluation

  • High-level technology roadmap creation

  • Guidance on stability, reliability, and resilience

  • Vendor and tooling advisory

  • Monthly CTO leadership sessions

Why Choose the Starter Advisory?

  • Consistent Support: Maintain steady progress in building and strengthening your technology program

  • Affordable Expertise: Access senior CTO-level guidance tailored for your budget and growth stage

  • Proactive Risk Management: Stay ahead of emerging threats and compliance obligations

  • Flexible Engagement: Scale advisory hours as your business needs evolve

Ready to Build a Strong Technical Foundation?

Contact Phenomlab to learn more about how our Starter CTO Advisory can provide the expert guidance your startup needs to grow securely.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Typically smaller businesses, early-stage companies, or teams needing clarity before making significant technology decisions.

The Starter plan is primarily strategic, with light hands-on guidance where required.

Yes, but for regular reporting or complex due diligence, the Growth or Strategic plans are better suited.

Yes. You can move to Growth or Strategic at any time.

FeatureStarterGrowthStrategic
Architecture GovernanceIncludedIncludedIncluded
Cloud Strategy and PlanningIncludedIncludedIncluded
Engineering OversightBasicExpandedFull
Platform Scalability SupportBasicEnhancedComprehensive
Technical Debt AssessmentBasicIncludedIncluded
Delivery and Roadmap SupportBasicIncludedFull
Vendor and Tooling GuidanceIncludedIncludedIncluded
Resilience and Reliability PlanningBasicIncludedFull
Compliance-Aligned Technical DesignNot includedPartialIncluded
Executive and Board ReportingNot includedNot includedIncluded

Starter

  • Architecture Governance: Included
  • Cloud Strategy and Planning: Included
  • Engineering Oversight: Basic
  • Platform Scalability Support: Basic
  • Technical Debt Assessment: Basic
  • Delivery and Roadmap Support: Basic
  • Vendor and Tooling Guidance: Included
  • Resilience and Reliability Planning: Basic
  • Compliance-Aligned Technical Design: Not included
  • Executive and Board Reporting: Not included

Growth

  • Architecture Governance: Included
  • Cloud Strategy and Planning: Included
  • Engineering Oversight: Expanded
  • Platform Scalability Support: Enhanced
  • Technical Debt Assessment: Included
  • Delivery and Roadmap Support: Included
  • Vendor and Tooling Guidance: Included
  • Resilience and Reliability Planning: Included
  • Compliance-Aligned Technical Design: Partial
  • Executive and Board Reporting: Not included

Strategic

  • Architecture Governance: Included
  • Cloud Strategy and Planning: Included
  • Engineering Oversight: Full
  • Platform Scalability Support: Comprehensive
  • Technical Debt Assessment: Included
  • Delivery and Roadmap Support: Full
  • Vendor and Tooling Guidance: Included
  • Resilience and Reliability Planning: Full
  • Compliance-Aligned Technical Design: Included
  • Executive and Board Reporting: Included
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