What Does a CTO Actually Cost? Real Startup Salary Data for 2026
Real startup CTO salary data across stages. UK market rates, equity splits, and when fractional CTOs make sense.
Lessons from 25 years of building platforms, partnering with founders, and shipping products to millions of users.
Real startup CTO salary data across stages. UK market rates, equity splits, and when fractional CTOs make sense.
How to split equity with technical co-founders. Practical ranges, vesting schedules, and common mistakes from 25+ years of startup experience.
Fractional CTO costs in the UK range from £800-£1,600/day or £3k-£8k/month. Full breakdown of pricing, the real cost of a full-time hire, and why equity-aligned models are changing the game.
Should you pay for development or trade equity? After dozens of partnerships, here's how we think about it - and what works best in different situations.
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