TechHelm
At the helm of your product & technology strategy
Fractional CPO and CTO services to help you design, build, and scale products that customers love - without the cost of a full-time hire.
Fractional product and tech strategy support
Need experienced product and technology leadership to grow with your business? Fractional support could be the answer.
What is Fractional Support...Hands-on Product Strategy & Leadership
I work directly with founders, scaling businesses, and investors to tackle their biggest product challenges - from shaping vision and strategy to defining roadmaps, validating ideas, and guiding delivery.
Bringing a mix of product ownership, user insight, and technology leadership, I help teams focus on what matters most: building the right product, the right way.
Do you really need a full-time CPO or CTO?
Hiring senior product and technology leaders full-time can cost over £150k a year each, but most scaling businesses don’t need constant in-house commitment.
What they really need is experienced leadership at the right moments to guide teams, make critical decisions, and keep momentum.
With fractional support, you get that proven expertise - without the full-time price tag.
Talk to James to see how to make your tech strategy, more scalable, effective and impactful.
TechHelm Can Help
The experience and perspective you need, with the flexibility you want.
Product Strategist
Define product vision, align it with business goals, and ensure the roadmap delivers measurable outcomes.
Where are we going, and why?
Product Owner / Leader
Own the product backlog, prioritise features, and keep delivery focused on customer and business value.
What should we build next?
Technology Advisor / Fractional CTO
Guide technical architecture, scalability, and AI adoption. Ensure the tech stack supports long-term growth.
How do we build it right?
Customer & Market Researcher
Run discovery, validate ideas, and bring user insights into decision-making.
What do customers really need?
Investor & Stakeholder Translator
Prepare technical/product due diligence, pitch materials, and translate between founders, teams, and investors.
How do we tell the story and secure buy-in?
Team Builder & Coach
Recruit, mentor, and upskill product and tech teams. Create lean, high-performing teams with modern processes.
Who will build and sustain it?
How I Can Help
I provide fractional CPO and CTO services to help you make confident product & technology decisions and build the right solutions for your business.
Product Development
Guide your product development from concept to launch.
- Product Strategy & Vision – align business goals with customer needs.
- Roadmap Definition – prioritise what matters, avoid wasted dev cycles.
- Discovery, Prototyping & Validation – test assumptions before building.
- MVP Development & Scale Planning – build lean, scale smart.
- Product Coaching – support your founders, PMs, and teams.
- User Testing & Validation – ensure your product meets user needs.
- Launch and Go-to-market Planning – get your product in front of the right customers.
Technology Strategy
Technology leadership that reduces risk and accelerates growth.
- Tech Strategy – ensure your tech stack supports your business goals.
- AI Efficiency – spot opportunities for automation & AI integration.
- Product Development Oversight – bridge tech and product delivery.
- Risk Assessment and Mitigation – plan for the unexpected.
- Team Leadership – build, mentor, and grow your tech/product team.
- Tech Team Coaching – support your team to build the right solutions.
How We Can Work Together
Flexible fractional engagement models to match your specific needs and growth stage.
Advisory
Ideal for early-stage startups needing strategic guidance without the commitment of a full-time executive.
- Product Strategy & Vision
- Tech Strategy
- Product Development Oversight
- Risk Assessment and Mitigation
- Team Leadership
Fractional
Perfect for growing businesses that require hands-on leadership to scale their technology and team.
- Product Strategy & Vision
- Tech Strategy
- Product Development Oversight
- Risk Assessment and Mitigation
- Team Leadership
- Monthly strategic review
- Board/investor updates
Bespoke
A flexible option for unique projects, technical due diligence, or specific challenges requiring a tailored approach.
- Unique business needs?
- Custom project scope?
- Let's discuss a tailored plan.
Quick-Start Engagements
Not ready for a full fractional engagement? Start small with focused, fixed-price services that deliver immediate value and clarity.
Product Health Check
A rapid audit of your product, roadmap, and risks. Clear, actionable recommendations delivered in 5 days.
Idea Validation Sprint
Pressure-test your idea with customer insights and lean experiments before investing in build.
AI Opportunity Scan
Spot practical opportunities for automation and AI to reduce cost and unlock efficiency.
Roadmap Refresh
Independent expert review of your product roadmap with prioritisation guidance.
Team Alignment Workshop
A one-day facilitated session with your team to reflect on what's working, uncover blockers, and agree better processes for smoother delivery and stronger collaboration.
Investor Readiness Review
A due diligence-style review of your product and tech strategy to prepare you for fundraising.
James Robertson
Founder & Fractional CPO & CTO
James is a technology and product leader with over 15 years' experience founding, scaling, and advising SaaS and AI-driven businesses. I've taken products from concept to national adoption, built and led high-performing teams, and guided companies through the challenges of growth, funding, and scale. My expertise spans product strategy, technology leadership, and AI adoption - helping founders and scaling businesses turn ideas into impactful products that deliver real results.
My Mission
To help ambitious founders and growing businesses make confident product & technology decisions that drive growth and efficiency.
My Approach
Practical, results-focused, and grounded in real-world experience building and scaling platforms from MVP to national adoption.
Founder's perspective
I've built companies myself, so I understand your challenges
Proven track record
From startups to scaling platforms serving thousands of users
Practical leadership
No jargon, just clear direction and delivery
Flexible engagement
From one-off workshops to embedded leadership.
Trusted partner
A safe pair of hands for your product journey
Ready to steer your technology in the right direction?
Let's discuss how I can help you build, scale, and succeed with your technology strategy.