PROFESSIONAL
CTO FIRM

Fractional CTO & Product Agency serving Chicago.
Trusted by Startups & Fortune 100

Fractional CTOs Serving Chicago

A Chief Technology Officer (CTO) is vital for guiding your tech and development strategy. They bring the strategic thinking needed to drive digital progress. But bringing one on full-time can be expensive — that’s why Zero to 1 Experts offers Fractional CTO services in Chicago, giving you expert leadership without the hefty cost.

We start by understanding your business goals to align your technology with your vision. Then, we focus on delivering real outcomes through:

  • Strategic leadership and hands-on execution from a seasoned Fractional CTO

  • Custom software development built around your specific operations

  • Product management consulting to ensure strong market positioning

  • Ongoing training and enablement to empower your internal teams

Leading Tech Firm in Chicago

Choose the Right Technology Partner to Drive Your Business Forward

Making the wrong tech choice can slow you down and cost you opportunities. That’s why forward-thinking businesses in Chicago turn to Zero to 1 Experts — combining strategic insight, technical expertise, and a solid track record to guide smart decisions.

A Strategic Ally for Growth

With our Fractional CTO services, you gain a trusted partner who helps you:

  • Align your tech investments with long-term business goals

  • Navigate growth, change, and scale with confidence

  • Sharpen your product strategy for a stronger market position

  • Leverage emerging technologies to stay ahead of the curve

Custom-Fit IT Planning

Forget cookie-cutter solutions — we build personalized strategies that include:

  • Thoughtful tech stack recommendations focused on ROI

  • Development roadmaps that turn your ideas into reality

TOP-TIER

CTO EXPERIENCE

At Zero To 1 Experts, we equip businesses in Chicago with the expertise of seasoned Fractional CTOs — delivering high-level tech leadership without the commitment or cost of a full-time executive.

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Look Like A lot? It is.

Experienced CTOs bridge the gap between technology and business goals. But after your product is launched, hiring a full-time CTO may not be necessary — or financially practical.

That’s where Zero to 1 Experts steps in. We offer innovative solutions like SaaS products, custom websites, mobile apps, and e-commerce platforms. For reliable Fractional CTO services and expert tech consulting in Chicago, partner with Zero to 1 Experts.

WHAT WE OFFER

Everything

Product & Tech

Business & Startup Consulting

Whether you’re scaling a startup or modernizing an existing business, running a tech-driven company takes more than just hustle, it takes the right strategy. We bring the knowledge, leadership, and execution it takes to build successful companies. Build Strong, Exit Stronger.

Fractional CTO

Building a product without a Fractional CTO is like flying a plane without a pilot. It might take off, but it won’t end well. Our CTOs don’t just advise, they lead. From architecture to development to scaling, we set the foundation for your product.  Stable. Secure. Scalable Solutions.

Product Management Consulting

Your product is your business. Our Product Management consultants cut through the noise, align teams, and build strategies that drive traction, not just documentation. We turn business goals into clear product plans your team can execute with confidence. No Fluff. Less Talk. More Mork.

Software & App Development

Our development teams, led by our CTOs, bring your product to life with top-tier execution and cost efficiency. You get leadership, a high-performance team, and zero waste. This is how companies like Microsoft & Dell scale fast. Build Like Leading Companies Build.

LETS GET TO WORK

Out kickoff process allows us to quickly understand your ambitions, where you are in those ambitions and how Zero to 1 Experts can help you to get to your goals faster. Find out why the worlds leading startups and Fortune 100 companies trust Zero to 1.

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First, we understand your:

The more we know about your business and goals the more our Fractional CPO and Fractional CTO services can help achieve them.

Next, we improve or define:

Our Fractional CPO and Fractional CTO service develop a plan and roadmap to execute and achieve your goals.

Last, we execute and build

Our expert team executes on all plans, software development, branding, helping you create a pitchdeck and much more.

FEATURED CLIENTS

Trusted by the worlds leading startups and Fortune 100 companies.

LETS GET STARTED!

ITS ALOT.
LETS DO IT TOGETHER.

Our team is outcome focused. We’re not consultants, we’re passionate CTOs, Developers and Product Managers who understand what it takes to build a great product. We take great pride in helping businesses like yours achieve their goals.

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The 1-2-3

To Success

We help companies in Chicago win faster with expert Fractional CTO leadership and Product Management.

Product Strategy

Our Fractional Product Managers in Chicago are focused on helping your product thrive. We bring clarity to the problems your solution solves, making its value obvious to your target audience. Together, we’ll refine your product and position it for lasting success in a competitive market.

Technology & Software

Technology powers your product and influences how it’s embraced by the market. With our Fractional CTOs in Chicago, we use innovation to fuel sustainable growth making sure your product evolves in step with your business and the changing needs of your customers.

Software Development

Zero to 1 Experts also provides custom software and app development services in Chicago. Led by our top-tier Fractional CTOs, we help you bring new digital products to life efficiently, cost-effectively, and without compromising on quality.

UNLOCK BUSINESS GROWTH

At Zero to 1 Experts in Chicago, we deliver powerful Fractional CTO services, expert Product Management Consulting, and end-to-end Software Development all tailored for startups and small businesses ready to scale quickly and intelligently.

We keep things simple and effective. Our team works alongside you to define, build, and launch standout products without the cost or complexity of a full internal tech team. From choosing the right tools to mapping your roadmap and executing with precision, we’re your hands-on partner.

From concept through completion, we handle it all strategy, development, and delivery. With sharp leadership and product clarity, we help you grow faster, scale smarter, and stay focused on what truly drives your business forward.

WHO WE’VE BUILT FOR

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DONT MAKE A MISTAKE

Every decision you make right now matters.

The wrong move?

It costs time, money, momentum. Our Fractional CTOs and Product Managers don’t let that happen. We bring real-world experience, technical firepower, and battle-tested strategy to guide you forward with a dev team that knows how to build at startup speed.

Let’s get you on the right track. Fast.

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