Fractional CTO & Startup Tech Strategy

Get Silicon Valley-caliber technical leadership and scalable architecture expertise from a founding engineer who's built and scaled real startups. Avoid costly missteps, build faster, scale confidently.

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Why Ann Arbor Startups Choose Dixon Development

Get Silicon Valley-caliber technical expertise without the Silicon Valley price tag or the need to relocate your team.

Proven Silicon Valley Experience

Bennett Dixon brings 6+ years as a founding engineer at Silicon Valley startups including dosu.dev. This experience with scaling crises, investor pressure, and high-growth environments directly informs our approach to startup technical challenges.

Local Advantage

Based in Ann Arbor, we understand the local market while bringing world-class technical expertise. Face-to-face collaboration when you need it.

Full-Stack Perspective

From core infrastructure to cutting-edge product architecture – we see how all the pieces fit together for business success.

Don't Make SOC2 an Afterthought

Most startups wait until a major enterprise deal requires SOC2 compliance, then scramble to retrofit security. This approach is expensive, time-consuming, and often derails sales cycles.

The SOC2 Reality Check

  • 6-12 months to achieve compliance when starting from scratch
  • $50K-200K+ in consulting fees, tools, and engineering time
  • Lost deals while you scramble to get compliant
  • Technical debt from retrofitting security controls

The Dixon Development Approach

Bennett Dixon, as a founding engineer at dosu.dev, guided the company through SOC2 preparation and audit, implementing enterprise-grade security from the ground up. This hands-on experience means we know exactly what enterprise customers expect and how to build compliance into your architecture from day one.

  • SOC2-ready architecture from MVP stage
  • Security controls built into development workflow
  • Documentation and policies established early
  • Audit preparation and vendor management

SOC2 Compliance Services

Whether you're building your first product or preparing for enterprise sales, we'll ensure security and compliance are competitive advantages, not roadblocks.

SOC2-Ready Architecture

  • • Infrastructure design with compliance in mind
  • • Access controls and audit logging from day one
  • • Secure development practices and CI/CD pipelines
  • • Data encryption and privacy by design

Audit Preparation & Management

  • • Gap analysis and remediation planning
  • • Policy development and documentation
  • • Vendor selection and audit coordination
  • • Ongoing compliance monitoring and maintenance
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Our Consulting Services

Tailored technical leadership for your startup's unique journey

Fractional CTO / Tech Advisor

Strategic technical leadership without the full-time CTO cost. Drawing from founding engineer experience at Silicon Valley startups, perfect for early-stage companies that need expert guidance but aren't ready for a full-time technical executive.

  • Strategic roadmap development
  • DevOps & CI/CD pipeline setup
  • Investor tech due diligence support
  • Technical team building guidance

Available in flexible retainer packages (5-20 hours/week)

Startup Technical Foundation

Build the right foundation from day one to avoid costly rewrites later. We help you make smart architectural decisions that scale with your business.

  • MVP architecture design
  • Scalable cloud strategy (AWS/Azure/GCP)
  • Cost-effective tech stack selection
  • Security & compliance planning

Project-based engagements: 2-4 week intensive assessments

Scaling & Optimization

Already have a product but hitting growth bottlenecks? We'll identify and fix the technical constraints holding back your growth.

  • System audits for performance bottlenecks
  • Tech debt assessment & mitigation plans
  • Performance tuning & optimization
  • Infrastructure cost optimization

Perfect for startups experiencing rapid growth or scaling challenges

Founder Tech Guidance

Navigate the technical challenges of building and scaling startups with confidence. We speak both founder and engineer.

  • Translating business vision to technical reality
  • Managing technical risk & uncertainty
  • Budgeting & planning tech spend
  • Hiring your first engineers

Ideal for non-technical founders building their first tech product

What Our Clients Say

Trusted by Personal Computer Advisor clients and growing startups alike.

"Bennett has been the development catalyst that Everstory has needed. His initiative, vision, and documentation are exemplary, leading to real results. His development framing and guidance saved us at least six months, empowering our team with skills, confidence, and insight. We could not be where we are today without Bennett and his contribution to Everstory - we recommend him highly."

Garret Potter

Garret Potter

Founder of Everstory

Flexible Engagement Models

Startup tech consulting is highly customized based on your stage, challenges, and goals. We offer flexible retainer models and project-based engagements tailored to your needs.

Ready to Discuss Your Project?

Every startup is unique. Let's discuss your specific technical challenges and goals to design the perfect engagement model for your needs.

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Ready to Build Something Amazing?

Don't let technical challenges slow down your startup's growth. Get the expert guidance you need to build, scale, and succeed.

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