Earn recurring revenue through fractional CTO partnership
Join forces with an experienced fractional CTO. Earn 20-35% recurring revenue through referrals or co-delivery to startups that need strategic technology leadership.
20-35%
Revenue share
$2.4K-$8.5K+
Contract value per month
6-12 months
Average contract length
Why become a partner?
Your clients get world-class fractional CTO services. You get recurring revenue and strengthen client relationships.
Choose your partnership model
Two options for different collaboration styles. Start with referrals, scale to co-delivery.
20% for first 3 months
Perfect for consultants, VCs, angel investors, and thought leaders who want to add value to their network without active involvement.
What you do:
- Introduce me to startups that need a fractional CTO
- Share partner materials with your network
- Your contacts get a discount on the first 3 months of work using your branded promo code
- Stay updated on client progress (optional)
What you get:
- 20% commission from the first 3 months of client payments
- Unique referral link for tracking
- Co-branded presentations and materials
- Quarterly revenue reports
- 12-month attribution window (clients remain yours for a year after first clicking your referral link)
Earnings example:
Through your referral, a startup engages on the Growth CTO package ($6,000/month), your earnings are $3,600 over 3 months. If you refer 3 clients per quarter, you earn $7,000-$10,000 in commissions.
Ideal for:
- VCs and angel investors referring portfolio companies
- Product managers and growth consultants with complementary services
- Startup community leaders and accelerators
- Independent consultants expanding service offerings
30-35% recurring
For outstaffing agencies, boutique consulting firms, and implementation partners who want to actively participate in client work under fractional CTO leadership.
What you do:
- Joint sales (shared proposals and calls)
- Participate in project execution (you handle PM/development, I handle CTO strategy)
- Coordinate client communication
- Maintain quality standards together
What you get:
- 30-35% recurring revenue share throughout the entire engagement
- All benefits from Option 1, plus:
- Joint proposal templates
- White-label option (work under your brand with my leadership)
- Priority scheduling for your clients
- Shared Slack channel for real-time coordination
- Upon project exit - 10% trailing commission until end of client engagement
Earnings example:
Agency works with client on Scale CTO package ($12,000/month), earning $3,600-$4,200/month in commissions. 3 active clients equals $10,000-$12,000 in recurring revenue.
Ideal for:
- Outstaffing agencies needing CTO partner for complex projects
- Boutique consulting firms adding technical expertise
- Implementation partners working under strategic leadership
- Product studios seeking fractional CTO partnership
Who makes an ideal partner?
Why it works:
You already advise companies on hiring, fundraising, and strategy. Adding fractional CTO to your recommended resources strengthens your value to founders.
Why it works:
You keep the development work, I provide architectural guidance and technical strategy. Everyone wins, client gets complete solution.
Why it works:
Product strategy + technical execution = complete solution. No competition, complementary services.
Why it works:
Add value to your program, help startups succeed, earn from successful referrals.
Why it works:
You own client relationships and creative, I handle technical tasks. Together we deliver better results for clients.
How it works
Apply and get approved
Complete the partnership application. I'll review within 48 hours and schedule a 30-minute intro call to align on collaboration approach and ideal client profile.
Receive partner kit
Get unique referral link, co-branded materials (presentations, case studies), access to partner portal with resources, and joint proposal templates (for co-delivery partners).
Make referrals
When you meet a startup needing fractional CTO services: share materials via your referral link, introduce via email or warm call, or for co-delivery - participate in initial discovery calls together.
I handle the rest
I guide the client from first call to deal closure: conduct discovery and needs assessment, present proposal and pricing, answer questions and handle objections, close the deal (you stay in the loop if desired).
Earn recurring revenue
Client starts engagement, you receive monthly commission reports (earnings, active clients, pipeline), automatic payouts 30 days after client payment, and ongoing updates on client success.
Revenue calculator
Estimate your potential earnings based on referrals and partnership type.
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Partnership type
Client plan
Contract length (months)
Enter number of months (1-36)
Client base rate: $6,000
Rate with contract length discount (10%): $5,400
Commission calculation base: 3 x $5,400 = $16,000
Referral commissions
from 1 referral partner(s)
Total commissions
Total commissions from all referrals
Partner resources
Upon approval, you'll gain access to:
- Co-branded presentations (PDF) with your logo
- Case studies and success stories
- Service overview decks
- Email templates for warm referrals
- Joint proposal templates (for Tier 2)
- ROI calculators for clients
- Objection handling guides
- Pricing and package details
- Onboarding session (30 min)
- Ideal client profile guide
- How to position fractional CTO services
- Quarterly partner webinars
- Partner portal with real-time dashboard
- Monthly commission reports
- Pipeline visibility (your leads)
- Earnings and payout history
Frequently asked questions
Ready to become a partner?
Apply today and start earning recurring revenue by helping startups access the technology leadership they need. I'll review your application within 48 hours.
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