In the fast-paced world of SaaS startups, the role of a Chief Technology Officer is pivotal. An Interim CTO brings a dynamic blend of leadership, innovation, and agility that's crucial during transitional phases of growth. They offer a swift, impactful approach to tech strategy and team management.

Our Interim CTOs provide immediate expertise, guiding your startup through critical transformations. They adapt quickly to your culture, ensuring the tech side of your business thrives even in periods of change. And the role of your CTO will change, especially in the early stages.

Engage with our veteran Interim CTOs for targeted leadership, strategic technological direction, and seamless integration with your team. Discover how they can help navigate your startup to new heights. Learn about how we coach CTOs.

Who are our CTO coaches & Interim CTOs?

Andreas

CEO & Founding Partner
from Belgium

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Dimitri

Partner
from Belgium

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Jonas

CTO in residence
from Belgium

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Mike

CTO in residence
from Belgium

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Clive

CTO in residence
from Ireland

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Peter

CTO in residence
from Belgium

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Transition management & behind the scenes mentoring

Transition management is pivotal in SaaS companies, particularly during phases of significant change or growth. An Interim CTO plays a crucial role in steering these transitions, ensuring seamless integration of new technologies and processes while maintaining operational continuity.

Furthermore, the interim CTO is instrumental in formulating and executing a comprehensive technical strategy. This includes not only the technological vision but also practical roadmaps for scaling, innovation, and adapting to evolving market demands. Their expertise ensures the company’s technology strategy aligns with its business goals, even in periods of rapid transformation.

CTO mentoring expert
Behind-the-scenes CTO mentoring

We specialize in the unseen art of mentoring CTO coaches to excel in the SaaS domain, without the rest of your team noticing - if you dont want them to notice.

Our approach is tailored to nurture the skills and insights required for effective leadership in technology. We focus on enhancing decision-making capabilities, strategic thinking, and problem-solving skills. This behind-the-scenes coaching empowers (fractional) CTOs to drive innovation and scalability in SaaS companies, equipping them with the tools and knowledge necessary to tackle unique industry challenges and foster personal and team growth.

Executive CTO coach and mentors

After evaluating numerous tech startups and scaleups with our due diligence audits , we can safey say it's evident that mismatched roles impede growth. We recognize the challenge in identifying and addressing these gaps.

Our executive coaching is designed to elevate the capabilities of tech leaders, enhancing their reliability, confidence, and self-awareness. We guide leaders in stepping beyond their comfort zones, teaching them to evaluate outcomes effectively, provide constructive feedback, and formulate actionable roadmaps to fulfill their commitments successfully.

Clients and Investors we've helped
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Fractional CTO executive coaching and mentoring

Cost-effectiveness of hiring an interim or fractional CTO
Hiring an Interim CTO offers financial flexibility for startups and scaleups. Unlike full-time hires, fractional CTOs provide strategic leadership without long-term financial commitments. This approach is ideal for companies needing expert guidance during pivotal phases without incurring the costs associated with permanent executive positions.

Strategic impact of an Interim CTO
An Interim CTO brings a fresh, objective perspective to tech strategy. Their experience in various environments allows them to quickly identify areas for improvement and implement effective changes, delivering significant strategic value and steering the company through critical growth stages.

Tailored leadership and flexibility
Interim CTOs adapt to your company's specific challenges and culture. They provide tailored leadership, mentoring your tech team and aligning technology strategies with business goals. Their flexibility in adapting to different organizational structures makes them invaluable during transitional periods.

Clients we helped with CTO mentoring, CTO ad interim, and engineering management

These are some of the companies we have helped with growing towards success or with their investment rounds.

Flexmail: email marketing solution

The madewithlove team works alongside us, treated our product with the love and attention it deserved and actively challenged us throughout the entire product development process. — Michelle Dassen (Head of Product)

Teamleader: CRM, project management, and invoicing in one simple tool

As a real transition-expert, Andreas helped us with creating the software. This wasn't an easy task because our technical team had to grow alongside the number of clients. — Jeroen De Wit (CEO)

3D Aim Trainer: best game to test & practice your FPS aim

Madewithlove helped us build the blueprint, not the house. Advice was given in a fair and direct way, while keeping room for discussion and without pushing personal preferences. — Robin Haegeman (CTO)

CTO mentoring & interim CTO resources

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