A CTO helps steer your company’s technology in the right direction, aligning innovation with your long-term strategy. But hiring a full-time CTO in Chicago can be a major investment. That’s where Zero to 1 Experts comes in, with Fractional CTO services in Chicago, offering seasoned leadership without the executive-level expense.
In Chicago’s fast-paced tech ecosystem, hiring a full-time CTO can stretch your budget. Zero to 1 Experts offers an agile alternative, our Fractional CTOs bring strategic clarity and execution strength to your organization.
Here’s how we support your success:
Technology Roadmaps: Define and execute a tech vision aligned with your business model.
Execution Oversight: Guide software architecture and provide technical leadership where needed.
Product Strategy Alignment: Match development efforts to user needs and market gaps.
Team Enablement: Strengthen your team with training, mentorship, and process optimization.
Businesses and startups in Chicago turn to Zero to 1 Experts when they need results, not just code. Our Fractional CTOs help shape the right technical foundation and lead software development teams from prototype to production.
We specialize in:
Custom Software with Leading Frameworks: React, Next.js, Vue.js, and Node.js.
AI Integration: Predictive features and NLP capabilities tailored to your use case.
Mobile + Web at Scale: Cross-platform solutions using Flutter, React Native, and scalable cloud.
Modern Delivery: DevOps, Git workflows, and test automation to keep you moving fast.
Bring your startup vision to life, with a software development team guided by proven CTO leadership.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Our journey begins with a clear understanding of your current position. Tell us about your business, and we’ll craft a tailored plan to reach your goals.
The more we know about your business the more we can help.
Next, we work with you to strategize and plan every step needed to build your product or service successfully.
Our teams develop a plan and roadmap to achieve your goals.
This is where we really shine, kick-back as our team builds.
Software development, branding, pitch decks and much more.
Trusted by the worlds leading startups and Fortune 100 companies.
Wurkzen is a next-generation marketplace for service providers that also provides an operating platform that allows businesses to not only list their services but get their website, appointment system, payment system, commerce and so much more.
Our team worked closely with Wurkzen to realize their vision, build their development team, and launch their product.
Zero To 1 Experts assisted Dell Technologies in consolidating multiple legacy portals and systems into modernized experiences using the best practices in Microservice and Microfrontend (MFE) Development. Zero To 1 Experts assisted Dell Technologies in launching a consolidated consumer experience driving their $12B software sales segment.
Zero To 1 Experts assisted CIELO in going from a closed-beta to a commercial launch growing from 300 movie theater screens to over 18,000. Zero To 1 Experts built relationships with value-added resellers and industry partners to create disruptive technologies that made global movie theater operations involving studios such as Disney more efficient
and automated. Zero To 1 Experts was instrumental in helping CIELO secure multiple funding rounds.
Zero To 1 Experts assisted TracFone Wireless in releasing over 25 enterprise-level initiatives including StraightTalk Wireless in a partnership with Walmart and SafeLink Wireless, a subsidized lifeline program sponsored by the United States Government and the Obama Administration. These two products alone make up more than half of TracFone’s $8B revenue.
Zero To 1 Experts assisted Verizon Wireless subsidiary, TracFone in releasing over 25 enterprise-level initiatives including StraightTalk Wireless in a partnership with Walmart and SafeLink Wireless, a subsidized lifeline program sponsored by the United States Government and the Obama Administration. These two products alone make up more than half of TracFone’s $8B revenue.
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.
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 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.
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.
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.
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.
We’re here to help you build.
Breakthroughs. Category-definers.
You’ve got the vision. We’ve got the team.
