# PocketCTO Partners

> Fractional CTO for AI & automation serving founders and operators—helping teams ship faster, cut manual work, and stay compliant.

PocketCTO Partners provides AI/automation audits, fractional CTO retainers, and build pods tailored for startups and service operators who need measurable outcomes without adding full-time leadership.

## Services

- [AI/Automation Opportunity Audit](https://www.pocketctopartners.com/services): 2-week deep dive delivering prioritized automation backlog with ROI estimates
- [Fractional CTO Retainer](https://www.pocketctopartners.com/services): Ongoing strategic leadership for AI roadmap, vendor selection, and team scaling
- [Build Pods](https://www.pocketctopartners.com/services): Embedded engineering teams that ship production AI features

## Guides

- [Fractional CTO Buyer's Guide](https://www.pocketctopartners.com/guides/fractional-cto-buyers-guide): Complete guide for non-technical founders on hiring a fractional CTO, including costs, evaluation criteria, and engagement structures
- [Technical Decision Framework for Non-Technical Founders](https://www.pocketctopartners.com/guides/technical-decisions-for-founders): 5-step framework for evaluating technical decisions through business alignment, cost, risk, time horizon, and reversibility
- [SOC 2 Requirements for Seed-Stage Startups](https://www.pocketctopartners.com/guides/soc2-for-startups): Timeline, costs, preparation checklist, and common mistakes for SOC 2 certification
- [Build vs Buy Decision Framework](https://www.pocketctopartners.com/guides/build-vs-buy-framework): Framework for evaluating custom development vs SaaS with total cost of ownership calculations
- [CTO Cost Comparison](https://www.pocketctopartners.com/guides/cto-cost-comparison): Detailed cost breakdown comparing full-time CTO, fractional CTO, technical consultant, and technical advisor

## Interactive Tools

- [CTO Cost Calculator](https://www.pocketctopartners.com/tools/cto-cost-calculator): Compare annual costs across four tech leadership models based on company stage, team size, and complexity
- [Build vs Buy Calculator](https://www.pocketctopartners.com/tools/build-vs-buy-calculator): Evaluate whether to build custom or buy SaaS with 3-year TCO estimates

## Key Pages

- [AI Readiness Assessment](https://www.pocketctopartners.com/ai-readiness-assessment): Free interactive quiz to evaluate your business AI readiness with personalized recommendations
- [All Guides](https://www.pocketctopartners.com/guides): Index of all guides for non-technical founders
- [All Tools](https://www.pocketctopartners.com/tools): Index of interactive calculators and tools
- [Blog](https://www.pocketctopartners.com/blog): Practical guides on AI adoption, automation, and technology strategy
- [Home](https://www.pocketctopartners.com): Overview of services and approach

## Recent Articles

- [Using Claude to Find What Your Competitors Miss](https://www.pocketctopartners.com/blog/claude-content-strategy-seo): A practical look at how Claude helps identify content gaps and improve your SEO strategy.
- [Claude as Your Business Control Center: An SMB Playbook](https://www.pocketctopartners.com/blog/claude-ai-business-control-center): How operators are using Claude AI to connect strategy, delivery, and documentation—plus a roadmap for putting it to work in 90 days.
- [How SMBs Are Using AI to Cut Costs and Boost Productivity](https://www.pocketctopartners.com/blog/how-smbs-are-using-ai-to-cut-costs-and-boost-productivity): See how small and midsize companies are deploying AI to trim operating costs, speed up workflows, and deliver better customer experiences—with data-backed examples and practical guardrails.
- [How Small Businesses Are Actually Saving Money with Technology](https://www.pocketctopartners.com/blog/smart-cost-savings-for-small-businesses): Four practical ways service and software teams are putting modern tools to work, and the cost savings they are seeing in 2025.
- [Finding Better Clients, Faster: A Startup's Guide](https://www.pocketctopartners.com/blog/finding-better-clients-faster-startup-guide): Discover how startups are using smart tools to find, enrich, and convert high-quality prospects without hiring a full-time sales team.

## Topics Covered

AI tool selection, automation ROI, cost reduction strategies, workflow optimization, Claude/GPT implementation, agent development, compliance automation, startup scaling

## Target Audience

- Startup founders (seed to Series B)
- Agency and consultancy operators
- Small business owners ready to automate
- Technical leaders evaluating AI adoption

## About

PocketCTO Partners delivers measurable automation outcomes without enterprise bloat. Focus areas: AI agents, workflow automation, and technical strategy for growing teams.

## Contact

- Website: https://www.pocketctopartners.com
- Assessment: https://www.pocketctopartners.com/ai-readiness-assessment

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Last updated: 2026-02-28