How we work
How the work starts and moves
A free conversation first, then a written proposal and a contract. The price is agreed once the scope is clear.
Process
Three steps
The first conversation
30 minutes, free. Phone or video. Tell me what the company does and which decision is ahead.
A written proposal
I write down the aim, the days or amount of work, the timing and the boundaries. The price is agreed here.
Contract and work
We sign the contract, and an NDA if needed. The work starts at the agreed rhythm.
Engagement models
Three ways to contract
- Model 01
Monthly retainer
An agreed number of days a month. Fits fractional CTO work and ongoing steering.
- Model 02
Fixed project
A clear scope and an agreed price: a review, a pilot or a small tool.
- Model 03
Hourly
Small tasks, and situations where the scope becomes clear by doing.
The price is agreed after the first conversation, once the scope is clear. The options are a monthly retainer for an agreed number of days, a fixed-scope piece of work, or hourly billing.
The first month as a fractional CTO
In the first week I get to know the system and list the open decisions. In the second week you get a written view of the risks, the architecture and the next steps. In the third and fourth weeks the agreed work starts and the rhythm settles.
Confidentiality and ownership
I can start under a non-disclosure agreement before I see code, figures or customer information. The contract transfers the results of the work to the client. Methods and knowledge I already had before the engagement stay with me. The final wording is in the contract.
Sizing
The number of days is agreed to fit the need, and it can be adjusted month by month. Busy phases, such as a launch, a funding round or a hiring push, can get more time. When a job needs a specialist skill, I bring in a trusted specialist and say so before we start.
Invoicing
Tuohin Tmi, business ID 3666953-1, VAT number FI36669531. I invoice as a sole trader. Finnish VAT is 25.5%. I am on the Finnish prepayment register.
A straight answer from the start
If someone else fits the work better, I will say so in the first conversation. Your time goes to the right thing.
Tell me which technology decision is ahead
Book a free 30-minute call. We go through the situation, and you get a straight view of where to start.