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Fractional CTO + Lean Dev Team

A ready-made team to move fast with your startup.

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Plus, we're smart and down-to-earth (but terrible at karaoke)
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We Serve:
Pre-Seed & Seed Startups
Founders with a big idea but no in-house tech team.
Non-Technical Founders
Looking for a trusted tech partner to execute.
Startups Ready to Scale
Move from MVP to a scalable product.

What You Get

While you’re searching for the right CTO or Co-Founder, we can help keep the momentum going. From idea to launch, we’ve walked this road before—and we’re good partners to have.

Agile, Lean Dev Team
A minimum-needed cross-functional Senior team to lay the right engineering foundation from day one.
Tech Leadership on Demand
A Fractional CTO to guide your roadmap, and execution. Hiring a full-time CTO doesn’t always make sense–though that depends on how fast and far you’re planning to scale.
MVP to Market—Fast
We help you validate, iterate, and launch without wasting time or money.

Why Founders Choose MEV:

No Hiring Delays

Fast access to proven leadership and skilled development talent.

Cost-Effectiveness

Far more affordable than hiring a full-time CTO and an in-house team.

Adjustable Team Size

A flexible approach that scales up or down with your startup's needs.
Avadel company
From Idea to Funding in3 Weeks
As part of our client's Innovation Lab, we developed a functional product prototype in just 3 weeks, which successfully secured financing

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How Much Does It Cost

  • CTO
  • Senior Level Engineer
  • UX/UI Designer

Total Payment

Our Lean Team

from

$26,5k

In-House Team

from

$26,5k

Process Overview

01

Quick Discovery Call

To see if there’s a fit, understand your context, and spot quick wins
02

Proposal With a Few Options

2–3 options with different levels of scope, speed, or budget
03

Meeting with a CTO

A quick chat to see if the CTO is the right fit to lead your team.
04

Strategic Tech planning

We define what to build, and how to do it without wasting time or budget
05

Interviews with the team (if needed)

Up to 1 week
06

Iterative Lean Development execution

Shipping fast, testing early, and adjusting based on the feedback

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Our Clients Say

Gabe Teninbaum

Gabe Teninbaum

CEO at SpacedRepetition.com

As the CEO of SpacedRepetition.com, I am thrilled to share our exceptional experience with MEV. Their team of talented developers has been instrumental in transforming our vision into a seamless, efficient platform for law students. Their commitment to quality, attention to detail, and innovative approach have consistently exceeded our expectations. MEV's expertise in software development has played a crucial role in our success, enabling us to deliver a superior learning experience. We highly recommend MEV for their professionalism, technical skills, and dedication to client satisfaction. Partnering with MEV has been a game-changer for our business.

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Russell Aleksey

Russell Aleksey

Founder, CEO at OkLet'sPlay

It's been a very positive experience working with the MEV team; MEV is very experienced, methodical, process driven and professional in all that they do! MEV team members provide excellent feature/project/service feedback and suggestions along with proven processes to ensure resource efficiency and high quality deliverables. Our MEV project team is a valued extension of the our core team. We highly recommend MEV to other companies looking to either expand or wholly outsource their software development/engineering needs.

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Prita Kumar

Prita Kumar

Founder, CEO at Booya Fitness

As a first time entrepreneur, MEV helped me launch successful product features one after another. They helped me come up with reduced scope MVPs, set up easy views from which to pull data, and connected me to additional individuals in their network for mentorship. Alex always answered my calls and emails personally within a matter of hours which made me feel like I had a partner, not a vendor.

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FAQs

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Is your Fractional CTO US-based?

Yes. Our Fractional CTO is based in the United States and brings deep experience working with U.S. startups and growth-stage companies. That means no timezone headaches, no misalignment on work culture, and direct access to senior leadership who understand your market and priorities.

What is a Fractional CTO and how can they help my startup?

A Fractional CTO is a part-time Chief Technology Officer who provides strategic tech leadership without the cost of a full-time hire. They help early-stage startups define the product roadmap, validate technical decisions, and guide the dev team—all while keeping costs under control.

What’s the difference between a Fractional CTO and an Interim CTO?

A Fractional CTO works with your startup on a part-time, ongoing basis, providing continuous guidance as you grow. An Interim CTO steps in temporarily during transitions, like replacing a departing tech leader or stabilizing operations during a critical period. We can support both models, depending on your stage and urgency.

What’s included in your Lean Dev Team service?
Lean Dev Team includes a minimum-viable crew of senior engineers, designers, QA and DevOps experts - just enough to build and launch your MVP fast. The team is tailored to your current phase and can scale as your needs grow.
Who is this service for?
This service is designed for pre-seed and seed-stage startups, especially non-technical founders who need a trusted tech partner. We’re also a good fit for founders moving from MVP to market-ready product and looking to scale without building an in-house team from scratch.
How fast can we start working together?
We move quickly. After a brief discovery call, we can share a tailored proposal within a few days.
Can I talk directly to the CTO before deciding?

Absolutely. We offer a quick CTO intro call so you can ask questions, share your goals, and see if there’s a fit. It’s a no-pressure chat to make sure we align.

What if I already have a product or MVP?
We can review your current codebase, tech stack, and roadmap—then recommend how to stabilize, scale, or speed up your development. Whether you need a rebuild or just reinforcement, we’ll help you figure it out.
Is this an outsourced dev shop?
Think of us as a plug-and-play tech leadership team. We integrate closely, work in sprints, and act like an extension of your startup—without bloated processes or hidden costs.
Do you offer fractional CTO services for SaaS startups?
Yes. We specialize in supporting SaaS startups that need experienced tech leadership without hiring full-time. Whether you’re building your MVP, scaling infrastructure, or aligning product and engineering teams, our fractional CTOs help you move fast and stay lean.
Can a Fractional CTO help private equity-backed companies?
Absolutely. Private equity firms often need fast, strategic execution in their portfolio companies. A Fractional CTO brings seasoned leadership to manage technical debt, optimize infrastructure, and align product strategy with business goals—without the overhead of a full-time executive.
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Let's Talk Business— No Sales Pitch

We’re not fans of pushy sales—and we bet you aren’t either. Let’s chat about where you’re at and see how we can make things easier.
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Let's Talk Business— No Sales Pitch

We’re not fans of pushy sales—and we bet you aren’t either. Let’s chat about where you’re at and see how we can make things easier
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Alexandr Natskovich
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