Fractional CTO in Bangkok

I'm Tobias Meixner, a fractional CTO based in Bangkok, Thailand. I give startups and small software teams senior technology leadership on a part-time basis — the strategy, hiring and hands-on help of a CTO, without the cost of a full-time executive.

Book a free intro call — or read the reviews from founders I've mentored on GrowthMentor.

Why work with me

I've spent 12+ years building software and I still write code almost every day, so I understand engineers and their struggles first-hand.

• I've done the job for real. As co-founder and CTO of Brikl I grew the engineering team from 0 to ~70 people — with plenty of mistakes along the way that I can now help you avoid.
• Two-time founder. Brikl (e-commerce/3D) and now Hubql (developer tooling for data models and APIs) — I know the pressures of building product and company at the same time.
• Still hands-on. 10+ years as a freelance full-stack engineer across AWS, GraphQL and serverless means I can go deep on architecture, not just slides.
• Rooted in the Bangkok tech scene. I organise the GraphQL Bangkok meetup and helped run the GraphQL Asia conference, so I know the local and regional talent market.

Who I help

My sweet spot is SaaS teams with roughly 5–50 engineers who need to organise, hire, structure and scale.
I also work well with non-technical founders who are just starting out or want a trusted second opinion on their technology and roadmap.

What a fractional CTO does for you

• Technology strategy: a clear, pragmatic roadmap aligned with your business goals and budget.
• Architecture & delivery: scalable, maintainable systems and a delivery process that actually ships.
• Team & hiring: structuring, hiring and mentoring your engineering team and its culture.
• Risk & decisions: avoiding expensive missteps in tech, security and vendor choices with an experienced, objective view.

How we work together

Fractional CTO engagements typically run 10–15 hours per week over three to twelve months — enough for ongoing leadership and momentum, without a full-time commitment. Rates for fractional CTOs generally range from $100–$600 per hour or a monthly retainer; I'll tailor scope and pricing to what your stage actually needs. We start with a call to see if it's a fit.

Fractional CTO FAQ

What is a fractional CTO?

A fractional CTO is a Chief Technology Officer who works with your company part-time. You get senior technology strategy, architecture and team leadership without the cost or commitment of a full-time executive hire.

How much does a fractional CTO cost?

Rates typically range from $100–$600 per hour, or a monthly retainer. I tailor the scope and pricing to your stage and needs, which we agree on after an intro call.

When should I hire a fractional CTO?

When you need experienced technical direction but do not yet need (or cannot justify) a full-time CTO — for example while scaling an engineering team, making key architecture or hiring decisions, or as a non-technical founder who wants a trusted second opinion.

How many hours per week and how long are engagements?

Most fractional CTO engagements run about 10–15 hours per week over three to twelve months — enough for ongoing leadership and momentum without a full-time commitment.

Do you work with startups in Bangkok and remotely?

Yes. I am based in Bangkok, Thailand and work with local teams as well as remote teams across time zones.

Let's get on a first intro call to see how I can help:
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