Service
Fractional CIO
Executive technology leadership, on your terms.
You don't always need a full-time CIO. You always need someone asking the right technology questions on your behalf. ClearStack provides that leadership, strategically, not bureaucratically.
What's Included
What a Fractional CIO does for your organization
Technology Strategy
A clear, business-aligned technology direction. I assess your current state, define your target architecture, and build a roadmap your leadership team can actually execute against.
Board & Executive Communication
Technology translated into business outcomes. I present technology decisions at the board level, prepare investor materials, and ensure your leadership team has the context they need.
Team Leadership & Development
Direct leadership of your technology team. I hire, develop, and retain technical talent, and build the team structure your growth requires.
Vendor & Budget Oversight
Accountability for every technology dollar. I manage your vendor relationships, negotiate contracts, and ensure your technology spend is defensible and optimized.
Risk & Security Oversight
Governance that protects the business. I identify technology risk, build mitigation plans, and ensure your organization stays ahead of security threats and compliance requirements.
M&A Technology Due Diligence
Technology evaluation for acquisitions and investments. I assess target company technology stacks, identify risk, and quantify the cost of technical debt before you close.
Engagement Models
How I work with you
Monthly Retainer
$9,500 per month for 18 to 22 hours per month. Includes board attendance, team leadership, vendor oversight, and strategic advisory on an ongoing basis.
Project-Based
A defined engagement with a specific outcome: technology assessment, vendor selection, security review, or M&A due diligence. Scoped, priced, and delivered.
Interim CIO
Full-time or near-full-time engagement during a transition: leadership gap, acquisition integration, or rapid-growth period requiring dedicated senior technology leadership.
Who This Is For
Fit
Who this is for: B2B companies at $10M to $30M in revenue. The buyer is the CEO, CFO, or COO. Common starting points: an MSP renewal coming due, a core system replacement, cyber insurance questions, a recent acquisition, a new finance or operations leader, board questions about AI.
How an engagement starts
Every engagement follows the same three steps: a 20-minute fit call, the Clarity Audit ($2,500 fixed fee, 2 to 3 weeks), and a fractional CIO retainer ($9,500 per month) if the audit shows a fit. The audit fee credits toward your first retainer month when you sign within 30 days of the findings presentation.
Start With a Clarity Audit