We first worked with FastCTO in the early days at Compt. I had them come in and do a full tech review to ensure we were architecting the platform in a scalable way. From there we leveraged their team to coach and support our growing engineering team as they upskilled.

They have been instrumental in supporting our growth over time. I highly recommend them for new companies, scaling companies, or just anyone who needs some additional coaching or guidance!

FastCTO's Ukrainian dev program is a game-changer. The junior engineers I've had the privilege of hiring are smart and ambitious. It’s a pleasure to watch them grow and learn on the job, and I greatly appreciate all we've been able to accomplish together.

At Venture Lane we support a network of 1,000+ startups, including a portfolio of investments, and ultimately measure our success on theirs. This means that we look for partners that we can count on, and FastCTO has proven to be one of the best. They’ve worked with a large number of the startups in our B2B tech community, and the feedback has been consistently and overwhelmingly positive.

We’re very intentional in selecting just one service provider in each category as the go-to for our startups. We focus on finding partners who are genuinely committed to founder success and have a community-oriented approach, and FastCTO made that decision easy. Igor, Charlie, Tanya, and Olha are a fantastic team. They spend a lot of their time getting to know the founders in our network, giving no-strings-attached advice, and consistently delivering top-notch results. Their network of in-house CTOs is also well-regarded, giving our founders access to incredible talent.

What makes FastCTO stand out is their dedication to building real, long-term relationships based on trust. Unlike others in the industry who chase high margins and quick wins, FastCTO focuses on creating value while keeping their margins low, which ensures startups get the best service without cutting corners. When early-stage startups tell me about their product development plans, I can’t help but rave about FastCTO—and usually, they get on board too once they see the difference for themselves.

When managing a community and portfolio of startups, results matter most, but it sure is a bonus that working with FastCTO is also a genuinely enjoyable experience. They bring enthusiasm and energy to every interaction, making the entire process a positive one. If you’re looking for a partner who’s fully invested in helping startups succeed, FastCTO is the clear choice and an integral part of supporting our ecosystem.

I chatted with Igor during a CTO on the Run event he held while he trained in Barcelona. It was a great conversation where I learned from him, and the fellow attendee. The length and setting of the conversation led to a deeper dive into concepts than I would otherwise expect. It was honestly quite good, and I've mentioned it to at least 10 people since then.

The running & talking format is particular good for longer strategic discussions where screens aren't involved.

BTW - He stopped a few times to share views of city - it was a treat.

Thanks!

I learned more in 20 minutes talking to Igor than in 2 weeks talking to everyone else in the industry. Super helpful and saved me a lot of time and money.

I want to start by saying that FastCTO truly transformed my startup. We initially built our MVP using an offshore dev shop, and while it "worked," it felt like it was held together with duct tape and band-aids. From the moment we began working with Igor and his team, the energy shifted, and our product reflected that change. They seamlessly integrated into our team and became trusted partners.

As a non-technical founder, I’ve appreciated how our CTO has gone above and beyond—not only to keep things running smoothly but also to take the time to teach me along the way. I can't thank them enough for all their hard work and dedication!

As a small startup in the medical software industry, it's tough to adapt quickly to software engineering needs. Hiring is a lot of work, so once you determine that you need another software engineer, it can be daunting to do the hiring yourself. Then you need to plan for 1-3 months of searching, scheduling, interviewing, etc.

With FastCTO, it's been a huge time-saver for our small team. Out of the 3 full-time software/ML engineer hires, we interviewed a total of 3 people. FastCTO does the hard work of finding you the best person for your role and budget, so by the time they share a candidate with you, they are highly likely to be a good fit for your team. With the time we've saved, we have been able to focus on planning and executing on our software.

If you are short on time but still want high quality engineering team members, I highly recommend working with FastCTO.

Vlada has been an invaluable asset to our team, stepping up to tackle anything we throw her way. She quickly contributed to backend API updates, frontend changes on the dashboard, and enhancements to the marketing website on Webflow. She has seamlessly taken over primary QA responsibilities, demonstrating a keen eye for identifying issues. Whether it's manual or automated testing, Vlada excels in both. Beyond finding bugs, she consistently offers thoughtful suggestions to improve the user experience from a customer perspective. Her strong soft skills and readiness to help whenever needed make her a standout team member.

I learned about FastCTO due to a free career consultation with Olha Sadula. She is a People Manager in this company.

Olha provided me a concrete action plan which included strategies that helped me land my first job in a very competitive field. Her advice was effective and professional.

Thanks to the "Junior Ukrainian Female Developers" program from FastCTO, I am working for a good American company, with interesting technologies and a great team under the guidance of experienced mentors. I consider myself lucky!

I am going to take this opportunity to develop my skills in this new position. I'm infinitely grateful to this company for their support. I am fortunate to be communicating with the smart and amazing people at FastCTO.

I’m a junior web developer from Ukraine who started working at FastCTO through their “Junior Female Developers From Ukraine” program 8 months ago. From the first day, I received trust and support. Working at FastCTO always comes with learning something new and gaining relevant knowledge and skills. Me and my colleagues from Ukraine appreciate their program of supporting Ukrainian IT specialists.

I want to highlight not only work processes but also the atmosphere and simple life and human principles they provide. Among the various exciting startups, the one I'm working with is one of a kind. This project is focused on helping disabled people by creating a specific app. It shows the multi-vector and valuable activities of FastCTO.

So, my words are – FastCTO is not just a company that works with startups, this is a company that works with PEOPLE, company which really cares and is definitely worth working with.

I was junior developer with great knowledge and eagerness, yet no commercial experience. FastCTO believed in me, and I became a part of this amazing team. I feel welcomed and valued. I love my project, and I become stronger every day.

I recommend FastCTO to any company that wants to hire true professionals and values warmth and transparency.

I had a life changing meeting with Olha Sadula who helped me to become a part of highly motivated and professional Reflective team.
The people I work with are great - it's a dream team. And the project I work on makes people's lives better so it's a great pleasure to be its part.

Thank you FastCTO team for this initiative and thank you Olha for such deep support!

I enjoyed the call with Igor. The CTO on run is a great initiative and I really appreciated it. Thanks.

FastCTO was incredibly supportive in our search for a new Head of Engineering. They scoured their network and continuously refined the ideal candidate profile based on feedback from our team. Would absolutely recommend, especially vs a traditional staffing or recruitment agency!

Igor just taught me a valuable lesson: simplicity often outshines grandeur. A good idea, when effectively communicated, can surpass even the most intricate concepts.
Like a well-crafted symphony—each note precisely placed, resonating with purpose.
Igor’s guidance crystallized my vision. In just one hour, he unraveled complexities that would have otherwise consumed months of build and capital.
Now, armed with newfound clarity, I can reallocate my time toward a more incisive marketing strategy.
Thank you, Igor, for your invaluable insights. I’m already excited to reserve a spot for our next session as soon as more dates are posted :)

I had a great conversation during FastCTO's CTO On The Run call! I left the call with new solutions and action items for a couple of problems my company is facing. I can safely say that FastCTO saved me precious time that I could've spent thinking about the wrong or lesser solutions.

Our company was introduced to FastCTO at a networking event. I was skeptical at first, as it's tough to find quality consultants. The early conversations went very smoothly and easily. After understanding our specific needs, FastCTO team identified and delivered several candidates of impressive quality within a couple of weeks. After hiring the favored candidate, we found him very competent, knowledgeable, hard-working, and with excellent work ethics. Thank you, FastCTO team!

I cannot recommend FastCTO highly enough. We used FastCTO to help us transition away from our original, US-based software development team. Igor provided several CTO candidates for us to interview, all of which were capable, but one had experience that was a perfect fit for us.

This CTO has been instrumental in quarterbacking our technological roadmap and managing the software development team that is doing the actual coding. He was also able to identify several issues with our code that would have limited its scalability. I would recommend FastCTO to anyone that is looking for a change from their existing software team and wanting to have a fresh set of eyes review the code and roadmap.

I wanted to take a moment to express my appreciation for the opportunity to collaborate with FastCTO on various projects as a QA Engineer and DevOps professional. It was a pleasure to work with a company that values its employees and creates a positive and flexible work environment.

I must say that FastCTO is a best-in-class company when it comes to providing opportunities for part-time workers and freelancers. The company's commitment to work-life balance, flexibility, and creating a positive team culture is truly exceptional.

The open communication channels and dedication to delivering high-quality results made our work together efficient and effective.

Overall, I highly recommend FastCTO as a company for anyone looking for part-time work or freelancing opportunities in the QA and DevOps fields. Thank you again for the opportunity to collaborate and I look forward to potential future collaborations.

I had the pleasure of engaging with FastCTO as part of the due diligence process for a Private Equity transaction. The project had many challenges - from a tight timeline to very limited information available. Despite these headwinds, the team was able to provide a thorough review that ended up being critical to our investment decision.

What really stood out to me was their outstanding communication throughout the entire process, ensuring that we were informed and up-to-date every step of the way. The team also took the time to explain complex concerns in a digestible format. Additionally, the turnaround time of the high quality materials was incredibly fast, which allowed us to move forward with confidence and speed. I would highly recommend the FastCTO team to anyone in need of thorough due diligence support and analysis.

As a client of FastCTO, I have been thoroughly impressed with their technical expertise and their ability to make well-informed decisions that have greatly benefited our business. They took the time to understand our business model and our unique requirements, and used that knowledge to help us make informed and effective technical choices. I was impressed on how some of the key decisions we made either saved us so much time or prevented us from going down a complicated path, while educating us along the way.

Working with the FastCTO team has been absolutely fantastic. As our business has evolved, we have been able to build the team easily, and adjust our team to meet our latest development needs. I would not be able to manage the developers, designers, QA, etc. without the help of our CTO. We could never afford a full-time CTO at this phase. I sincerely think that FastCTO has been our strongest partner and without Igor and team, we wouldn't be the business we are today. Thank you to FastCTO for helping us take our vision and make it reality, actually even better than reality!

FastCTO is fantastic. Igor and his team have helped us build out our platform from nothing. We hope to see continued growth from our partnership, as our app goes live this month!

Working with the FastCTO team has been an invaluable experience for our organization’s growth. Their ability to quickly understand our previous tech stack to create a new roadmap to enhance our product offerings is unmatched. Each member of our developer team brings a wealth of experience and marries quality with meeting customer expectations. I would recommend FastCTO to organizations looking for a partner that values achieving the results that matter. We could not have asked for a better strategic leader than our FastCTO.

I can’t heap enough praise on Yan! He is easily the best devops engineer I've ever worked with! I've worked with some amazing devops engineers over my nearly 30 years in tech, and I’m not exaggerating when I say Yan is the best I’ve worked with! He accomplished what we were previously told was impossible, and he did it with determined resourcefulness! Anyone who gets to work with Yan is going to be delighted with the experience!