Most failed fractional CTO engagements with non-technical founders fail for structural reasons, not personality reasons. Here is how to spot and prevent the common collapse patterns.
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Nat Currier. "Why Fractional CTO Engagements Fail With Non-Technical Founders (And How to Prevent It)." nat.io, 2026-02-18. https://nat.io/blog/why-fractional-cto-engagements-fail-non-technical-founders
Fractional CTO failures are usually contract and operating-model failures. Clear authority boundaries, measurable outcomes, and disciplined cadence prevent most expensive misalignment.
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