A forward-deployed Fractional AI CTO who embeds with your team to eliminate manual bottlenecks and build the custom systems you actually own.
Specializing in production agentic workflows and Anthropic Claude integrations.
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Delivered Through Our Fractional Model
A fabric printer took orders by email and phone. Art files got lost. Reorders required manual re-entry every time.
100% automated. Zero manual handoff from order to production.
A solar installer tracked crew hours with paper timesheets. Payroll took days. Overtime disputes were constant.
Payroll prep went from days to minutes. Every dollar tracked to the job.
A mattress company managed returns across multi-state warehouses with spreadsheets and email. Units got lost. RMAs took weeks.
Every unit tracked from dock to disposition across all locations.
As an owner-operator, you're too busy running the business to manage fragmented software. You pay for 'automation', but your website, ads, CRM, and phone system run in isolated silos. Instead of scaling your growth, marketing just becomes another chore you don't have time to connect.
Live at Optimalaesthetic.com. Full-stack marketing intelligence, not another agency retainer.
If you don't answer the phone, your competitor will. Speed to lead wins in field service, and every call that hits voicemail is revenue walking to someone else.
Live at DispatchNode.com. Built by one engineer, zero outside capital.
It loads. It looks decent. But under the hood? Slow Core Web Vitals, missing SEO signals, broken accessibility, security gaps nobody checked. You are losing leads to problems you cannot see.
Live at webevo.ai. Used by agencies and businesses to audit sites before rebuilds.
No credit card. Results emailed in under 3 minutes.
Full review of tools, processes, and manual work. Prioritized by impact.
Your first major project identified and scoped within two weeks.
Structured check-ins so you always know what’s being built.
Direct line. Response within 1 business day.
Everything we build is yours. No per-user fees.
Time saved, friction reduced, ROI delivered.
90-Day Forward Deployment
Discovery of operations and pain points. Ship 1–2 quick wins immediately.
Design and ship the first major system. Production quality, clean architecture.
Refine, integrate, and expand to the next priority. By day 90, working systems and a clear path forward.
Your AI CTO
Ryan Badger
0.5% AI-native architect. 20B+ tokens of real production work. I don't just advise — I design, build, and maintain the systems myself.
No middle management. No translation layers. You work directly with an architect who has 12+ years of high-scale engineering experience.
I've built production voice dispatchers, automated construction payroll systems, and launched full marketing intelligence flywheels — all with zero-debt architecture that clients own outright.
We build production systems using Claude as the core reasoning layer. You get state-of-the-art agentic capabilities with a single point of accountability.
All systems are designed so you own the logic. Custom MCP integrations, agentic workflows, and orchestration structures built for your operations.
Compare Your Options
| Dimension | Full-Time Hire | Dev Shop | Advisory CTO | SaaS Tools | Slickrock |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Monthly Cost | $25K–$40K+ | $15K–$50K/proj | $3K–$8K | $2K–$10K+ | $3,500–$12,000+ |
| You Own Everything | Depends | Depends | — | Never | Always |
| Maintenance | Yes | Extra $$ | No | Vendor dep. | Included |
| Ramp-up Time | 3–6 months | 2–4 weeks | 1 week | Instant | 1–2 weeks |
| Exit Risk | High | Medium | Low | High (lock-in) | None |
Monthly Retainers
Your embedded partner for high-impact operational projects. We focus on one significant build or process transformation per quarter that removes real manual work and replaces painful, fragmented processes with custom tools you own.
Best for: Companies ready to start replacing manual, spreadsheet-heavy, or fragmented processes with production-grade internal tools.
Map Your First AI WinHigh-velocity delivery of production systems. We build and maintain multiple concurrent systems including voice agents, custom dashboards, integrations, timekeeping, and agentic workflows.
Best for: Companies that want faster progress across multiple operational areas and production-grade systems.
Map Your First AI WinYou get a true embedded partner. I act as your AI Orchestrator — designing strategy, leading builds, maintaining systems, and helping your team adopt new ways of working.
Best for: Companies that want strategic leadership + hands-on delivery without hiring a full-time CTO or building an internal AI team.
Map Your First AI WinMost dev shops deliver and disappear. Most fractional CTOs only advise. I do both — I design the strategy and ship the actual systems. You get one accountable partner who stays embedded.
You own the code, infrastructure, data, and intellectual property. There are no per-user fees, no licensing costs, and no vendor lock-in. If you ever want to bring the work in-house or move to another partner, you can.
We work in focused 90-day cycles. Each cycle delivers one significant, production-ready system or major workflow improvement. You stay involved through weekly syncs and async updates.
We integrate with what you already have. I assess your current stack and only build where it makes sense. Many clients use us to connect and improve existing tools rather than rip and replace everything.
Most clients see their first working system within 3–5 weeks. By the end of the 90-day term, you typically have 2–3 production systems live and a clear operating rhythm.
The $3,500 tier is designed as the entry point. It still delivers one meaningful build per quarter plus ongoing support. Many clients start here and move up once they see the impact.
Book a call and we'll map your highest-impact project.