About MetaCTO

Product Partners Who Think Like Founders

Technical founders who've raised funds, shipped products, and closed deals. We build your app like we'd build our own startup.

Why Meta?

Built to Think at a Higher Level

We believe in transcending the conventional. The term 'Meta' signifies our commitment to go beyond the ordinary — to think about thinking, and to implement tech strategies at a higher, more comprehensive level.

MetaCTO offers Outsourced CTO and Fractional CTO services to businesses. Our name reflects our founders' rich tech experience, comprehensive skill sets, and MIT education.

As your outsourced CTO, we operate at a meta level — providing top-tier services and navigating the complex tech landscape on your behalf.

Our services cover everything from product strategy to market research, go-to-market planning, and UX/UI guidance, making technology a strategic asset, not a cost center.

The Core Values That Drive Everything We Do

Customer First

You will feel the love on day one. Your success is the benchmark of our own, driving us to exceed expectations.

Passion

We love your product as much as you do. Catering to passionate founders and go-getters, we live to bring vision to reality.

Commitment

Every project is a testament to our unwavering dedication. We stand by our promises and transform challenges into opportunities.

Innovation

In an ever-evolving tech landscape, we champion creativity. We're not only prepared for the future — we're shaping it.

Openness

We believe in transparency and open communication, fostering trust and collaborative growth.

Accountability

We take pride in our work and own our actions — in success and in learning.

MetaCTO Handles Every Step

From idea to exit — we are with you every step of the way.

Validate

Turn your idea into an MVP quickly, test market fit, collect real feedback, and secure funding on a tight budget and timeline.

Build

We handle design, build, and launch so your app is market-ready and delivers a smooth experience from day one.

Grow

Get more users and keep them coming back. We use A/B testing and analytics to optimize onboarding, engagement, and retention.

Monetize

We help you turn your app into a revenue machine — subscriptions, ads, or in-app purchases, whatever fits your model.

Evolve

As your business scales, we make sure your app evolves with it, upgrading with the latest tech to stay competitive.

Real results for brands we build with.

100+
Apps shipped
Across iOS, Android & Web
20+
Years experience
Founded by engineers
$40M+
Client funding raised
Post-launch capital
5.0★
Rating on Clutch
Verified reviews

What our clients say

"MetaCTO delivered our MVP in under 90 days. The quality was exceptional and the team felt like true partners, not just a vendor."
Founder , Series A startup
"Their technical leadership transformed our engineering org. We went from months of delays to shipping on schedule every sprint."
CTO , Mid-market SaaS company
"We tried two other agencies before MetaCTO. The difference in communication, code quality, and business thinking was night and day."
CEO , Mobile-first consumer app
Liverpool FC
ATP
Carlyle
Union
American Bible Society
LA

What Sets MetaCTO Apart

Our track record says it all.

Founded by Experts

Every startup is unique, which is why we offer flexible solutions aligned with your business goals — executed by seasoned CTOs, not junior developers.

Over 100 Apps Launched

Our experience spans 100+ app launches, giving us the insight to build apps that succeed. No matter the industry, we move the needle.

Clients Fund, Launch and Exit

Our clients achieve big milestones — funding, launching, and exiting successfully. We provide the tech and strategy that make it happen.

The Team

Founded by Engineers Who Ship

We've been in your shoes—raising funds, building products, hitting deadlines. That's why we deliver what actually matters.

Garrett Fritz

Garrett Fritz

Partner & CTO

MIT aerospace engineer turned startup CTO. Built and sold companies. Systems-thinking approach delivers enterprise solutions at startup speed.

  • BS Aerospace Engineering MIT
  • NASA Competition Winner
  • US Patent Holder
Chris Fitkin

Chris Fitkin

Partner & Co-Founder

20+ years building apps that scale to millions. Founded multiple companies and guided others through successful exits.

  • AWS Certified Solutions Architect
  • MS Software Engineering
  • Successful startup and PE exits
Jamie Schiesel

Jamie Schiesel

Head of Engineering

15+ years building high-performance engineering teams. Specializes in AI enablement and turning engineering data into business impact.

  • AWS Certified Solutions Architect Professional
  • Speaker on Data & AI at Snowflake
  • Led engineering teams of 50+ developers
Valerie Moore

Valerie Moore

Director of Product

Product leader with international perspective. Builds user-centered experiences that drive engagement and business growth.

  • M.A. International Relations St. Andrews
  • Certified Scrum Product Owner (CSPO)
  • DC Digital Influencer

What Our Clients Say

5.0 on Clutch

"They were responsive to changing needs and delivered key milestones on schedule."

Founder & CEO

iWorkflow

"Their ability to deliver on time while staying aligned with our evolving needs made a big difference."

Founder

Ascend Labs

Verified

"MetaCTO impressed us with both the caliber of their work and the remarkable turnaround time."

Founder & CEO

MyAtlas

Verified

"MetaCTO exceeded our expectations."

CMO

G-Sight Solutions

Verified

"MetaCTO stood out for their ability to quickly grasp the intricacies of our product and translate that into clean, scalable solutions."

Founder & CEO

kommu

Verified

"MetaCTO's UI/UX design expertise really stood out."

Founder

AnalysisRe

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