Engineering leadership for founders scaling past funding
I help non-technical founders get clarity on engineering execution, CTO effectiveness, and AI strategy so they can scale with confidence instead of guesswork.
Companies I have worked with
Ivy Energy
Scaled from ~2 customers and 200 units to ~30 customers and 6,000+ units live
Buildwiser
Unblocked a stalled development effort in ~6 weeks
Saidi Health
Avoided unnecessary MVP complexity and moved faster with a smarter platform decision
Senior engineering guidance without the full-time hire
After funding, engineering often becomes the hardest part of the business to evaluate. Delivery slows, the CTO becomes a bottleneck, and it is unclear whether you need more people, better process, or different leadership.
I help founders cut through that ambiguity with practical, experience-driven advisory that focuses on what actually moves the needle.
Ways to work together
CTO Bottleneck & AI Diagnostic
Fixed fee, paid upfront
A focused assessment of delivery constraints, CTO dependency, and AI readiness. Get a clear picture of what is actually slowing engineering down.
90-Day CTO Scale Advisory
Monthly retainer, first month paid upfront
Hands-on support to improve engineering execution, decision-making, and leadership effectiveness over the next quarter.
Fractional CTO & AI Strategy Advisory
Monthly retainer
Ongoing senior guidance on engineering leadership, execution, and practical AI strategy without hiring a full-time executive.
Not sure where to start?
Take the free Founder's Engineering Diagnostic. In about 10 minutes, you will uncover delivery gaps, CTO dependency risks, and whether your team is ready for AI leverage.
Sean made one of the most impactful contributions to the company by recommending a strategic platform decision for the MVP. This decision significantly accelerated progress, reduced cost, and allowed the team to focus on differentiation rather than rebuilding commodity functionality.
Marcus Greene
Founder, Saidi Health