Success stories from Tech Leaders who got tired of “stable enough”
These tech leaders were comfortable in full-time roles—until they realized staying put was the bigger risk. See how they made the leap, built real leverage, and never looked back.
Paul McRae
CEO, TransformativeHLTH
“CTOx didn’t just give me tools—it gave me the clarity to pivot, the support to execute, and the momentum to build. CTOx helped me get real traction. The Peer Progress group has been critical.”
Chris Marrs
President, ChrisMarrsCTO
“The KPI-driven framework became a real hook in my sales conversations. Once I started framing things that way, it changed how I approached clients and helped me stand out.”
Brian Dedischew
Fractional CTO | TodayCTO
“You’ve completely changed my paradigm. I was looking at this all wrong… This is exactly what I needed to get back on track. You completely shifted my mindset. I wish I had done this a month ago.”
Paul Benson
Founder, MRPABENSON IT
“Working with CTOx has been one of the most transformative and strategically valuable collaborations I’ve experienced. Simply put, CTOx vastly exceeded expectations.”
David Shake
CTO | Fusion Solutions Group
“I’ve been in C-level roles for years. But this (CTOx Accelerator) is exactly what I needed to succeed as a fractional CTO. The resources, the people, the tools—it’s been invaluable.”
Gav M.
Tech Startups/Multiple Exits
“CTOx helped me build a $500K+ consulting business in months—and I’m just getting started. I actually took my website down because I was getting too many leads. That’s how well it’s working.”
Trusted by Senior Technologists
What Fractional CTOs and senior technologists have to say about their transformation in the CTOx Accelerator™ program. These testimonials reflect the consistent results—and the 5-star experiences—that define our community.
In Their Own Words
From navigating the leap into fractional work, to landing high-value clients, these stories reveal what it really feels like to bet on yourself—and win.
Sanjay Akut
“The ‘Engage, Advisor, Workshop’ offerings were humongous because that’s literally the core of my business at this point.”
George Reyna
“CTOx gave me the space to show up authentically and make a real impact in others’ businesses—and that’s been incredibly rewarding.”
Amit Moravchick
“I’ve found my destiny. Being a fCTO finally feels like the right fit. The freedom to live fully. The clarity on where I bring value. It all makes sense now.”
Christopher Grant
“The meetings are engaging, the content is diverse, and I genuinely enjoy connecting with the people on calls and in Slack. Makes a big difference.”
Christian Wiles
“The relationships, the tech-forward mindset, the peer group calls. CTOx creates the environment where you’re constantly learning and building.”
Jon Freedman
“CTOx did exactly what it promised—it accelerated my business setup. The ROI was clear, and the feedback from real humans made all the difference.”
Todd Deshane
“CTOx gave me the clarity I couldn’t find on my own. The community, the coaching, the accountability—it pushed me to commit, act, and win early.”
Gav M.
“I was blown away by the content and the sessions. It’s great to be part of a community like this. I’m a very happy customer. I’ve referred a UK based guy”
Shubham Sethi
“Landing that first client changed everything. I went from anxious to confident, from uncertain to building momentum. Now I know I can scale.”
Dawn Fitzgerald
“Fractional CTO is a richer, long-term way to support growing companies. CTOx gave me the training and a community of peers to grow alongside.”
Michael Virnoche
“When I joined the CTOx Accelerator, the idea of marketing and selling myself was terrifying. Now I’m signing clients, consulting full-time, and I’m finally confident selling my services.”
Taylor Johnson
“There’s no fluff. It’s just very direct, very real. I’m like, this is incredibly valuable. One of my buddies is a CRO, and he’s heard of you guys and he’s like, ‘Oh, they do great work!’”
Tony Winter
“CTOx Accelerator was one of the best choices I could have made. Without it, I’d be stuck in months of trial and error trying to launch my fractional practice. It’s all been invaluable.”
David Brumbaugh
“CTOx isn’t just coaching — it’s an incredible mix of great people, powerful peer groups, and more resources than I can count. I love it. Glad to be part of it.”
Ravi Sandhu
“A lot of the stuff you teach at CTOx matched the way I already thought — but you gave it words and legitimacy. It matched my skills more than just doing consultancy.”
Vinay Venkataraghavan
“The clarity and the way you’re framing everything is incredible. You’re amazing at what you do.”
Bob Stewart
“I saw CTOx Accelerator as more than just a peer network. It’s a signal amplifier for those of us stewarding the future of intelligence—where leverage comes not just from tech, but execution.”
Yeomy Waller
“By asking, you’re not bothering people—you’re giving them the opportunity to help. That’s priceless for them, too. Network activation changed everything. Just stick with the program—it works.”
Keith Piccininno
“The best part of CTOx Accelerator is the community and the tools. You’re not just networking—you’re accelerating. They give you a real head start in building whatever you need next.”
Michael Kofman
“I had low expectations, but CTOx became everything I didn’t know I needed. It’s not just strategy—it’s the people, the support, and the push I needed to finally succeed.”
Proven Path
The CTOx Accelerator is built for senior tech leaders who’ve spent years at the top—only to realize they’re still stuck trading time for status. We don’t offer fluff, theory, or recycled career advice. We offer a repeatable, proven system that helps experienced technologists thrive as fractional CTOs—on their own terms.
Momentum in Every Direction
The wins, the breakthroughs, and the aha moments from real tech leaders building real traction with CTOx.
Sanjay Akut
Fractional CTO | Founder/CEO, TukaTek
“The one-on-one sessions with Lior and Marissa were invaluable. Their personalized guidance was instrumental in my success. I love my experience.”
M. Virnoche
Fractional CTO | Founder, V&F Consulting
“There’s so much value in talking to Lior and Marisa one-on-one, doing those group calls, being part of the community. Especially the Slack.”
Luis Peralta
Fractional CTO | Senior Tech Executive
“What drew me in was the idea of freedom. The freedom of time. Being able to deliver value without repeating the technical work over and over.”
Kunal Shah
Fractional CTO | Founder, Adaptive Agility
“I’ve been using the Flight Plan. It is a fantastic thing you guys have done. It keeps everything on track. You just have to put in the initial time.”
Eric Reid
Fractional CTO | Founder, Inverted Impact
“Big appeal for me was the community. Working with other people doing the same thing and potentially sharing referrals. That was a huge draw for me.”
Bob Stewart
Fractional CTO | Founder, Apex Velocity
“I engaged a coach a year and a half ago, engaged another coach a year ago, and this is my third one. You guys are hands down the best I’ve seen…”
Ben Sanders
Fractional CTO | Co-Founder, MachineTrader Inc
“The experience has been great. It’s a really good program for kind of synthesizing and clarifying a lot of what had already been rattling around in my brain.”
Andrew Lewis
Fractional CTO | CEO, DecisionIQ
“I’ve had growing pains. But what you’re building is special—just wish I knew what I know now when I started. I respect what you’re building.”
