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What is a Fractional CTO? Understanding the Basics of Part-Time Technical Leadership

Published on: 07/04/2025

Explore the Fractional CTO model: a flexible, cost-effective solution providing enterprise-level technical leadership for businesses that need strategic guidance without the full-time executive price tag.

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Making the Most of Your Fractional CTO Relationship: A Practical Guide

Making the Most of Your Fractional CTO Relationship: A Practical GuideBy: Jon Bauerle Published on: 04/10/2025

Learn how to maximize the value of your Fractional CTO engagement. This guide covers best practices, communication strategies, and common success outcomes to ensure your part-time tech leader drives real business impact.

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Making the Most of Your Fractional CTO Relationship: A Practical Guide

What is a Fractional CTO? Understanding the Basics of Part-Time Technical Leadership

What is a Fractional CTO? Understanding the Basics of Part-Time Technical LeadershipBy: Jon Bauerle Published on: 04/07/2025

Explore the Fractional CTO model: a flexible, cost-effective solution providing enterprise-level technical leadership for businesses that need strategic guidance without the full-time executive price tag.

Fractional CTODigital TransformationBusiness Strategy
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What is a Fractional CTO? Understanding the Basics of Part-Time Technical Leadership

How to Leverage AI and Automation to Scale Without Adding Headcount

How to Leverage AI and Automation to Scale Without Adding HeadcountBy: Jon Bauerle Published on: 03/24/2025

AI and automation aren’t just buzzwords—they’re powerful tools for scaling your business without adding headcount. This post explores how businesses can leverage AI to automate workflows, improve customer engagement, optimize operations, and drive smarter decision-making. Learn how to use AI strategically to increase efficiency and accelerate growth.

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How to Leverage AI and Automation to Scale Without Adding Headcount

Why Digital Transformation Fails: The Critical Lesson from How Big Things Get Done

Why Digital Transformation Fails: The Critical Lesson from How Big Things Get DoneBy: Jon Bauerle Published on: 03/17/2025

Successful digital transformation isn’t just about adopting new technology—it’s about implementing it with purpose. Inspired by How Big Things Get Done, this post explores why starting with the end in mind is the key to avoiding costly missteps in tech initiatives. Learn how right-to-left thinking can improve CRM integration, AI adoption, offshore development, and SaaS product design—ensuring your business leverages technology for real growth.

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Why Digital Transformation Fails: The Critical Lesson from How Big Things Get Done