Straight answers to common questions from startup founders, CEOs, and venture partners.
What exactly does Zero2Scale do?
We provide fractional CTO leadership and full-stack product execution. From roadmaps and architecture to audits, hiring, and scalable development—we fill the gap between strategic leadership and delivery muscle.
Who hires you?
We’re brought in by startup founders, growth-stage CEOs, and venture firms when tech is the blocker—not the enabler. If your product is stalling, your team is overwhelmed, or you’re preparing for funding or acquisition, we’re the partner that gets you unstuck.
How are you different from an agency or a dev shop?
Agencies execute tasks. We lead. We think like product owners and operate like embedded leadership—not ticket takers. Plus, we’ve worked together for over a decade, so you’re not managing random freelancers.
Why should I trust you?
Our founder has led global initiatives at Amazon and Microsoft and helped scale startups through hypergrowth. We’ve rescued VC-backed platforms, rebuilt hiring systems for Fortune 5s, and driven $268M in transformation. We don’t pitch theory—we deliver outcomes.
How fast can you start?
In most cases, we can start within one week. We assess, triage, and begin execution quickly—without sacrificing long-term stability or scalability.
Can you work with our internal team or other vendors?
Absolutely. We’ve led cross-functional efforts across time zones, vendors, and org charts. We integrate fast, set expectations, and drive clarity from day one.
Can you help us prep for a funding round or acquisition?
Yes. We specialize in stabilizing platforms, creating technical documentation, improving security posture, and presenting systems in a way that gives investors confidence and shortens diligence timelines.
What happens when we’re ready to hire a full-time CTO?
We’ll help you hire, mentor, and transition to full-time leadership—without losing momentum. Our goal is to leave your team stronger than we found it.
What industries do you specialize in?
We’ve led work in healthcare, HR tech, government, finance, SaaS, and logistics. While we’re tech-agnostic, we excel in environments where regulation, scale, or complexity demand more than cookie-cutter execution.
Can we see case studies or references?
Yes. We’re happy to provide anonymized case studies and connect you with past clients when appropriate. We believe results should speak louder than sales decks.
Still Have Questions?
Let’s talk. We’ll give you a straight answer—and if we’re not the right fit, we’ll tell you that too.