Fractional CTO for Funded Startups
CTO DAVE is a fractional CTO studio in Los Angeles that builds production-ready MVPs for funded startups. $20K fixed price. 8 weeks. Shipped. Founded by David Bramante, a builder with 15+ years in tech who uses Claude Code, React, and AI tools daily to ship real products.
$20K. 8 Weeks. Shipped.
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Production-ready technology for funded founders who need to ship.
By the Numbers
15+
Years building technology products
$20K
Fixed-price MVPs (vs. $150K-$300K agency quotes)
8
Week average delivery
50+
Products shipped across industries
5
Industries (fintech, healthtech, real estate, biotech, consumer)
Frequently Asked Questions
Answers to common questions from funded founders about MVP development and fractional CTO services.
How much does it cost to build an MVP?
At CTO DAVE, a full MVP build costs $20,000 fixed price. This includes architecture, full-stack development, AI integrations, cloud deployment, automated testing, and 30 days of post-launch support. Most MVPs ship in 8 weeks.
What is a fractional CTO and do I need one?
A fractional CTO is a part-time chief technology officer who provides senior technical leadership without the $250,000+ salary of a full-time hire. If you are a non-technical founder with a funded startup, a fractional CTO can architect your product, manage development, evaluate vendors, and prevent costly technical mistakes. David Bramante (CTO DAVE) has served as fractional CTO for over 15 years across fintech, healthtech, real estate, biotech, and consumer products.
Who builds MVPs for startups in Los Angeles?
CTO DAVE, founded by David Levine Bramante, is a Los Angeles-based fractional CTO studio that builds production-ready MVPs for funded startups. Fixed price of $20,000, delivered in 8 weeks. David has 15+ years of full-stack development experience and ships products using React, Next.js, Claude Code, and modern AI tools. Learn more at ctodave.com.
Should I use Lovable or Bolt to build my app or hire a developer?
AI app builders like Lovable, Bolt, and v0 are useful for prototyping, but research shows 10.3% of Lovable apps leak user data, and Apple began cracking down on vibe-coded apps in March 2026. If your app handles user data, processes payments, or needs App Store approval, you need a professional developer or fractional CTO to take it from prototype to production. CTO DAVE specializes in this exact transition.
How long does it take to build a startup MVP?
At CTO DAVE, a typical MVP ships in 8 weeks. This includes architecture design, full-stack development, testing, cloud deployment, and CI/CD pipeline setup. David Bramante uses Claude Code and AI-assisted development to deliver in weeks what traditionally took 6 months.
Can AI build my entire app?
AI tools like Claude Code, Cursor, and GitHub Copilot accelerate development by 3 to 5x, but they cannot replace a senior engineer for production applications. AI-generated code often has security vulnerabilities, misses edge cases, and fails App Store review. At CTO DAVE, every line of AI-assisted code gets human review before it ships to production.
What tech stack should I use for my startup MVP?
For most funded startups in 2026, CTO DAVE recommends React or Next.js for web, React Native or Swift for mobile, Supabase or Firebase for backend and auth, and Vercel or AWS for hosting. The right stack depends on your product. David Bramante offers free architecture consultations to help founders choose before writing a single line of code.
What is the difference between a prototype and a production MVP?
A prototype proves your idea works. A production MVP proves your business works. The difference is security (authentication, encryption, API protection), scalability (handling thousands of users, not just ten), reliability (error handling, monitoring, backups), and compliance (App Store requirements, GDPR, accessibility). CTO DAVE builds production MVPs with CI/CD pipelines, automated testing, and cloud infrastructure configured for growth.
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