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the right help, fast, for companies in transition
When the Deal Hinges on Technology, Bring in a Seasoned CTO
Mergers, acquisitions, divestitures, and partner separations all share one thing in common: technology decisions that can make or break the deal. VelocityCTO provides experienced fractional CTO leadership for closely-held businesses, M&A intermediaries, and the advisors who guide them through transitions.
202-596-763
the right help, fast, for companies in transition
Transform Your Technology Strategy with Executive Fractional CTO Leadership
Helping companies in transitional states (divestiture, sale, merger, acquisition, restructuring, startup) with the right technology, automation, and data-driven strategies—without the overhead of a full-time CTO.
The technology problems that derail deals
If any of this sounds familiar, you're not alone, We see it on nearly every deal.
Founder-Built, (No Doc) Tech Stacks
Key Person Dependencies
Dark Cybersecurity / Compliance Gaps
No One Owns the Tech Decisions
Synergy Savings That Arrive Late
Technical Debt Transferred at Full Price
We've seen all of these. We can help you see them coming.
Call us today! 202-596-7638
Velocity Catalyst
Velocity Catalyst
Pre-Deal Technology Assessment,
Before the LOI is signed, before the partner conversations get formal, there's a window where surfacing the right technology questions can save the deal or change what it's worth.
Foresight is built for that window: a structured assessment using the Velocity Technology Framework® that delivers a clear picture of what's running, who's holding it together, and where the blind spots live.
Two-week preparatory period via document review and email correspondence
Structured interviews with key technical and business stakeholders
Strategy session using the Velocity Technology Framework®
Delivered as a technology punch list, a blind spots assessment, and a prioritized project list for the next six months
Built for buyers, sellers, partners in separation, and the advisors who guide the)
A fractional CTO for your business
Build out technology strategy, establish KPIs and reporting,
Optimize cybersecurity posture.
Velocity Technology Framework® Systems Map delivered after the first 30 days
Quarterly Planning calls quarterly, Review calls led weekly, plus ad hoc calls
Evaluate and manage vendors, employees, & contractors
3-month minimum commitment (short-term, high-energy)
Investment: Starting at $12,000/month
Velocity Foresight
Fractional CTO During the Transition
Once the deal is in motion, you don't have time to recruit a full-time CTO and you can't afford a wrong move. Catalyst is an experienced fractional CTO embedded with your team for the duration: building the strategy that supports the deal thesis, tightening the cybersecurity posture before it shows up in diligence, evaluating the people and vendors you've inherited, and giving you real visibility into what's actually happening.
Build out the technology strategy aligned to the deal thesis
Establish KPIs and reporting that give you real visibility into the work
Tighten cybersecurity posture before diligence, not after
Velocity Technology
Framework® Systems Map delivered after the first 30 days
Weekly review calls, quarterly planning sessions, plus ad hoc availability
Evaluate and manage vendors, employees, and contractors through the transition
Three-month minimum, short-term, high-energy engagement
Custom and Bespoke Consultative Strategy Session for your team using the Velocity Technology Framework®
Two week Preparatory Period via email correspondence
Delivery includes immediate technology punch list, list of blind spots, and technology projects for then next 6 months
Investment: Starting at $6,000
Velocity Compass
Strategic Technology Advisor After the Close
The integration is done. The dust has settled. But the hardest part of a deal is often what happens in year two, when everyone has moved on and the technical decisions made in the heat of the transition start showing their seams. Compass keeps experienced eyes on the road ahead at a fraction of the cost of a full-time hire.
Available after a Velocity Catalyst or Velocity Foresight engagement
Quarterly planning calls and monthly reviews
Unlimited email correspondence
Access to VelocityCTO standard operating procedures for technology projects
Built for sustained growth with the lowest financial risk
Six-month commitment
Fractional cto spotlight
Hey, I'm Robert James
Seasoned technology executive with 30+ years of experience driving digital transformation and innovation across multiple industries.
Proven track record of building and leading high-performing teams, developing cutting-edge software solutions, and delivering strategic technology initiatives that accelerate business growth
Based in the United States
Focused on measurable results
Ready to help you today!
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