Remote / Hybrid • GMT/IST Timezone

Fractional CTO in Dublin

Expert technical leadership for Dublin startups. CTO services in GMT/IST timezone. Build, scale, and transform your product without full-time CTO costs.

Why Dublin Startups Choose Fractional CTO

Dublin has become a key European tech hub, especially for American companies entering the EU market. The city is home to European headquarters of Google, Meta, LinkedIn, Stripe, and hundreds of startups. Industries like SaaS, FinTech, Enterprise Software, Gaming, and Pharma Tech thrive thanks to favorable tax environment and strong talent base from universities.

However, this concentration creates unique challenges: competition for talent with tech giants is intense, engineer salaries are high for Europe, and investor expectations for technical maturity are high. Many startups find that traditional full-time CTO hiring — costing €180K-€280K+ plus equity — is impractical at early stages.

Challenge

Challenges for Dublin Startups

Competition for talent with tech giants (Google, Meta, etc.)
High engineer salaries make full-time CTO hiring expensive
Investors expect high technical maturity
Need for GDPR compliance

Regulatory requirements for FinTech (from Central Bank of Ireland)
Competition for talent with tech giants (Google, Meta, etc.)
High engineer salaries make full-time CTO hiring expensive

Investors expect high technical maturity
Need for GDPR compliance
Regulatory requirements for FinTech (from Central Bank of Ireland)

How Fractional CTO Helps Solve These Challenges

Access to experienced CTO without Dublin premiums and salaries (€150K-€250K+ savings annually)
Start immediately — without 3-6 month hiring process
Scale engagement up/down as you progress through funding rounds
Expertise in building distributed teams with remote-first focus
Global best practices, not limited by Ireland talent pool

What I do

Build MVP

Turn your startup idea into a working product

Tech stack selection for Irish engineer market
Launch in 3-4 months with scalable foundation
Investor demo-ready architecture

Scale Product

Grow from seed stage to Series A

Handle 10x growth without failures
Technical debt management and refactoring
Prepare for Dublin VC due diligence

AI Transformation

Integrate AI/ML into your startup

LLM integrations and GPT-based solutions
ML systems for competitive advantage
Strategy, implementation, and MLOps

Technology Audit

Technical assessment before fundraising

Code quality and architecture review
Prepare for Dublin VC due diligence
Risk map and recommendations

Technical Due Diligence for Investors

For investors evaluating startups

Comprehensive technical risk assessment
Team and product scalability analysis
Reports for investment committees

Team Building

Hire your first 5-10 engineers

Navigate Ireland talent market
Build hybrid teams (local + remote engineers)
Establish engineering culture

Pricing

Packages for Dublin Startups

Contract Length:

Currency:

Advisor CTO

$3,600per month

6 hours per week, 24 hours per month

For early-stage startups with an MVP or an idea that need oversight and support without full-time involvement.

2 strategic sessions per month (90 minutes each)
Technical stack and architecture audit
Slack support (48-hour response time)
Hiring support: candidate reviews and recommendations

What's included:

6-month technical roadmap
Architecture guidelines document

Outcome:A clear plan and recommendations for technology and team development without the overhead of a full-time CTO.

Contract term:1 month

Growth CTO

Scale CTO

$12,000per month

≈3 days per week, 80 hours per month

Series A+ startups with 15-20+ engineers preparing for the next funding round.

Everything from Growth CTO package
Participation in executive meetings and investor discussions
Building engineering management team (leads, engineering managers)
Due diligence support for fundraising
Organizational design: team structure, processes, rituals
Technical debt strategy and refactoring roadmap
Vendor and partner negotiations (AWS, third-party services, contractors)

What's included:

Engineering handbook and team culture code
Leveling and compensation framework
Engineering metrics dashboards (DORA, velocity, code quality, etc.)
Incident management and on-call rotation

Outcome:A mature engineering organization with clear processes, metrics, and a culture of product ownership.

Contract term:from 6 months

How Remote Work Functions with Dublin Startups

Working hours overlap: Overlap with 9am-6pm GMT/IST for 3-4 hours daily — enough for meetings and calls. Outside this window, available async via Slack and email for zero-downtime work.
Communication rhythm: Weekly strategic call with founders. Bi-weekly team sync. Daily communication via Slack. Emergency availability for critical issues.
In-person visits: Quarterly visits to Dublin available for Scale CTO and above packages. Available for board meetings and investor presentations (remote or in-person).

How it works

Week 1: Onboarding and Audit

5 days

Meet the team, review codebase, identify critical issues, create initial roadmap.

Month 1: Quick Wins and Foundation

4 weeks

Address critical issues, set up development processes, code reviews, begin architectural improvements.

Month 2-3: Scaling and Growth

8 weeks

Implement architectural improvements, optimize performance, hire and mentor team.

Understanding Dublin Startup Ecosystem

Industries I've Helped

SaaS and Enterprise Software
FinTech and Payments
Gaming and Entertainment Tech
Pharma Tech and HealthTech
E-commerce and Marketplaces
Developer Tools and Infrastructure

Investor Landscape

Familiar with Dublin VC expectations
Understanding of Frontline Ventures, Atlantic Bridge, Delta Partners requirements
Experience with NDRC and Enterprise Ireland programs

Regulatory Environment