Development Partner for Fractional CTOs Who Need Scalable Execution
You own the technical vision. You define architecture, evaluate tradeoffs, and protect long-term scalability. But you don't always have the bandwidth to execute every sprint yourself. We don't replace your technical leadership — we extend it.
When Fractional CTOs Bring Us In
We typically support fractional CTOs when a startup needs faster feature velocity, you're managing multiple companies simultaneously, the internal team lacks UX depth, AI functionality needs structured implementation, MVP timelines are aggressive, or a rebuild or optimization is required. We integrate cleanly into your roadmap and sprint cadence.
Execution Bandwidth
Managing multiple companies simultaneously means you can't execute every sprint yourself. You need a reliable team that respects your architecture.
UX Depth Gap
Many CTOs lack dedicated UX resources. We support with flow design, edge case mapping, dashboard refinement, and AI interaction design.
AI Implementation Needs
Integrating AI into a SaaS platform requires structured prompt engineering, cost modeling, usage tracking, and API orchestration.
How We Work With Fractional CTOs
Architecture-Aligned Development
We build according to your selected tech stack, architectural constraints, deployment standards, and documentation expectations.
Product-Focused UX
We support flow design, edge case mapping, role-based permissions, dashboard UX refinement, and AI interaction design.
AI Implementation
We assist with prompt engineering, cost modeling, usage tracking, API orchestration, failover handling, and output validation.
MVP Acceleration
For new products under your oversight, we support rapid execution through structured development that compresses timelines without sacrificing quality.
What You Get From Our Partnership
Clean Code Standards
Git-based workflows, structured sprints, clear PR processes, defined deployment pipelines, and architecture transparency — no technical debt bombs.
Modular Architecture
Code maintainability, modular architecture, database integrity, version control discipline, and comprehensive documentation throughout.
Flexible Engagement
Defined sprint cycles, roadmap-aligned priorities, transparent hours allocation, and clear scope boundaries that adapt to your needs.
Capacity Without Overhead
Expand development capacity immediately without recruiting, payroll burden, management time, or long-term commitments.
AI Infrastructure Expertise
We treat AI as infrastructure — structured prompt engineering, cost controls, usage monitoring, and scalable data architecture.
Scaling Support
As products gain traction, we support feature layering, infrastructure optimization, performance tuning, security hardening, and analytics.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do you override architectural decisions?
No. We align with your technical direction. Your architecture decisions guide our execution, and we communicate proactively about any technical considerations.
Can you collaborate with in-house developers?
Yes. We frequently integrate with existing teams using shared workflows, PR processes, and sprint cadences.
Do you follow version control best practices?
Yes. Git workflows, structured development processes, clear PR reviews, and defined deployment pipelines are standard in every engagement.
Can you support AI-heavy builds?
Absolutely. We specialize in structured AI integration including prompt engineering, cost modeling, usage tracking, and scalable data architecture.
How does your engagement model work?
We typically operate under defined sprint cycles with roadmap-aligned priorities, transparent hours allocation, and clear scope boundaries.
Kansas City-Based. Serving Clients Nationwide.
918 Studio is proudly based in Kansas City, but we partner with founders, startups, and businesses across the United States. Our remote-first workflow allows us to collaborate seamlessly across time zones, move quickly, and deliver consistently.
Whether you're local to Kansas City or building from New York, Austin, Denver, or anywhere else, we function as a true extension of your team with structured communication, defined sprints, and transparent progress.
Ready to Accelerate Execution?
If you're a fractional CTO looking for a reliable execution partner that respects architecture and scales responsibly, let's talk.
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