Retainer tiers (scoped to your stage):
• Advisory ($6,000/mo): ~1 day/week. Architecture + hiring calls, roadmap direction, PR/code standards, weekly working session + async Slack.
• Embedded ($10,000/mo): ~2–3 days/week. Everything in Advisory, plus hands-on architecture decisions, active roadmap ownership, and deeper delivery oversight.
• Fractional Lead ($15,000/mo): ~3+ days/week. Everything in Embedded, plus team leadership, hiring execution, and accountability for shipping outcomes.
Not sure which level? Reach out and I'll recommend the right involvement for your stage.