Stop Searching for a
Tech Co-Founder.
You Already Found One.

CITSPL gives non-technical founders the technology strategy, team management, and product execution of a seasoned CTO — available on a fee basis or, for the right startup, in exchange for equity. Because great technology shouldn't be out of reach just because you're early stage.

70% Lower cost
vs full-time CTO
6 wks Average time
to working MVP
0% Equity
required
15+ Startups
launched
The Founder's Frustration

Does This Sound
Like You?

Building a startup is the hardest thing you'll ever do. Technology shouldn't be the thing that stops you.

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"I have a great idea but no clue how to build it"

You know the problem you're solving. But translating that into an app or platform feels like a foreign language.

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"I hired developers and they built the wrong thing"

You paid the invoices, waited months — and what came back bore no resemblance to what you had in your head.

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"Finding a tech co-founder feels impossible"

And the ones you do find want 25–40% equity — for a product you dreamed up, validated, and have been hustling on for a year.

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"I can't tell if my tech team is doing good work"

The developers speak in jargon. Timelines keep slipping. You nod along in meetings but honestly have no idea if progress is real.

"Six months in and I still have nothing to show"

Your runway is burning. Your investors are asking questions. And your product still isn't live. Something has to change.

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"Tech is consuming all my time and focus"

You should be selling, fundraising, and building partnerships. Instead you're debugging, arguing about sprints, and chasing deliverables.

The Better Way
"What if you had a seasoned CTO in your corner — without giving away equity, spending months hiring, or paying a full-time salary?"

That's exactly what a Fractional CTO does. You get senior technology leadership that's fully accountable, speaks plain English, and is as invested in your success as any co-founder — but structured as a service you can start this week.

CITSPL has been building products from scratch for over a decade. Now, we put that expertise to work exclusively for startup founders who are ready to build smart.


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The Process

From Confused to
Confident in 3 Steps

We've built a simple, low-risk onboarding process so you can experience the value before making any long-term commitment.

Week 1

Tell Us What You're Building

Book a free 30-minute strategy call. No pitch deck required. Just tell us your idea, your biggest tech headache, and where you want to be in 6 months. We'll listen — and ask the right questions.

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"I had no idea what to build first. After 30 minutes with CITSPL, I had a clear MVP plan and finally felt in control."
"The tech roadmap they delivered saved me from spending ₹15 lakhs on the wrong features. I wish I'd done this first."
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Days 7–14

We Build Your Technology Roadmap

We deliver a clear, jargon-free technology strategy: what to build, what stack to use, what to buy vs. build, and a 90-day roadmap with milestones. You'll know exactly what you're building and why — before spending a rupee on development.

Month 1 Onwards

We Build, Launch & Scale Together

Choose from project-based MVP development, monthly retainer, or full Fractional CTO engagement. We hire the team, manage delivery, own technical decisions, and report to you in plain English. You focus on sales, fundraising, and growth.

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"We launched in 8 weeks. The technology held up through our first 10,000 users. CITSPL was the reason we were able to raise our seed round."
Start with a Free Strategy Call

No obligation. No jargon. Just clarity on your next move.

What We Do

Everything Your Startup
Needs to Build Right

From strategy to launch to scale — we cover every dimension of technology leadership, so nothing falls through the cracks.

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Tech Strategy & MVP Planning

Know exactly what to build — and in what order — before you spend a single rupee on development. The most expensive mistake is building the wrong thing.

  • Technology stack selection
  • Architecture design & blueprint
  • MVP scope definition
  • 90-day product roadmap
  • Cost & timeline estimates
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02

MVP Build & Launch

From validated idea to live product. We manage the entire build — hiring, sprint planning, QA, and launch — while you stay focused on your customers.

  • Full-stack product development
  • Developer hiring & management
  • Weekly progress in plain English
  • Quality assurance & testing
  • Launch support & monitoring
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03

Fractional CTO Retainer

Ongoing senior technology leadership on a monthly basis. Strategy, team management, investor support, and technical decision-making — continuously.

  • Weekly 1:1 strategy sessions
  • Tech team leadership & reviews
  • Investor & board tech presentations
  • Hiring & vendor oversight
  • Scaling & infrastructure planning
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Proof of Work

Products We've Built
& Launched

We don't just advise — we build. Here are some of the products CITSPL has designed, developed, and taken to market, both independently and for clients.

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DRUMS

Indian Railways

Driver Unsatisfactory Management System — real-time complaint tracking across Electrical, Mechanical and Civil departments with automatic SMS routing and an interactive all-India status dashboard.

Government Real-time Dashboard SMS Automation
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Management Dashboard

Odisha Mining Corporation

SAP-integrated executive dashboard giving leadership a single real-time view across Sales, Mining, and HR using Power BI — replacing manual reporting with live decision-ready data.

Enterprise SAP Integration Power BI
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XBRLConnect

AstaCRS

Converts corporate annual reports to XBRL format for US SEC filings — reducing conversion time dramatically and ensuring full regulatory compliance for the US market.

FinTech Compliance SEC / XBRL
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EkonoPMS

CITSPL Product

Property Management System for hotels and restaurants handling reservations, housekeeping, F&B, billing, and complete accounts in one integrated platform.

Hospitality SaaS Accounts
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KiranaERP

CITSPL Product

Android app built for kirana stores — managing inventory, billing, supplier orders, and credit accounts in an interface designed for everyday shopkeepers.

Retail Android ERP
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AlumNetworks SaaS Suite

AlumNetworks

Multi-portal alumni management ecosystem for educational institutions — with Alumni Portal, Institute Portal, Brands Portal, and AlumZine, a personalised weekly email magazine.

SaaS EdTech Multi-portal

These are just a few highlights. View the full portfolio for all products we've built.

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Why CITSPL

We're Not an Agency.
We're Not a Vendor.
We're Your Tech Partner.

The difference is accountability. We think, decide, and build as if it's our own startup on the line.

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We Speak Founder

We understand runway pressure, investor expectations, and the need for speed. No jargon, no excuses — just results.

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We've Built From Zero

Our team has built SaaS products from scratch. We know the mistakes, the shortcuts, and exactly what matters at each stage.

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We Protect Your Equity

No co-founder demands, no agency markup, no bloated team structures. You pay for outcomes, not headcount.

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We Scale With You

Start with a strategy call. Graduate to MVP development. Grow into an ongoing CTO retainer. We're here for every phase.

Common Questions

Questions Founders Ask

An agency builds what you specify and moves on. A Fractional CTO thinks strategically about your entire technology landscape, makes decisions like a co-founder, manages vendors on your behalf, and is accountable for outcomes — not just deliverables. We're invested in your startup's success, not in billing hours.
Yes. We specifically designed our engagement models for early-stage founders. A one-time Tech Strategy & Roadmap engagement starts at a fraction of what a single month of development costs. The question isn't whether you can afford a Fractional CTO — it's whether you can afford not to have one before you spend your first rupee on development.
We work with your existing team. In fact, one of the most common reasons founders come to us is that they have developers but no senior technical leadership to direct them. We slot in as the CTO layer — setting technical direction, reviewing code quality, managing timelines, and helping you get the most out of the team you already have.
We typically begin within 3–5 business days of your initial strategy call. For urgent situations — like a project that's gone off the rails or an investor deadline — we've started engagements within 48 hours. Book your free call and we'll give you an honest timeline based on your situation.
Our standard model is a service fee — no equity required. However, if you are a pre-revenue founder with a compelling idea and prefer to offset fees with a small equity stake, we are open to discussing a hybrid arrangement. This is always the founder's choice, not our default. We'll give you an honest view on which makes more financial sense for your situation before you decide.
Ready to Build Smart?

Every Week Without a
Clear Tech Strategy is
Runway You're Burning.

Book a free 30-minute strategy call. We'll review what you're building, identify your biggest risks, and show you exactly what's possible — with no obligation to proceed.

📍 Serving founders across India and Southeast Asia  ·  Remote-first engagement  ·  No equity required