Your AI Gains Are Sitting in the Review Queue
Leaders report AI gains, but delivery data shows more code written and less of it reaching main: review is the bottleneck, and AI raises the floor more than the ceiling.
Arc & Anchor builds and stabilizes technology organizations.
Interim CTO leadership, architecture, and transformation for companies that need to scale, restructure, or regain control of their technology.
From early-stage build to complex transformation – hands-on when needed, strategic when required.
Who We Are
Arc & Anchor is a technology consulting firm focused on interim CTO leadership, software architecture, and organizational transformation. We support companies in critical phases — from early-stage build-ups and scaling challenges to restructuring and M&A situations. Our approach combines strategic clarity with hands-on execution.
What We Do
Interim CTO
- Temporary leadership
- Bridge between business and technology
- Strategic direction
- Stakeholder alignment
Technology & Architecture
- System architecture design and review
- Scaling and performance
- Legacy modernization
- Technical due diligence
Organizational Transformation
- Team structure
- Developer experience
- Hiring strategy
- Process optimization
Build & Transition Support
- Early-stage support
- MVP development
- Stabilization
Who We Work With
Startups
Building their first engineering organization and establishing technical foundations.
Scale-ups
Facing growth challenges that require structural and architectural evolution.
Restructuring
Companies undergoing transformation that need experienced technology leadership.
M&A
Organizations preparing for or integrating mergers and acquisitions on the technology side.
Our Approach
Independent Perspective
An external viewpoint free from internal politics and legacy assumptions.
Close Collaboration
Working alongside internal teams, not in isolation.
Outcome-Focused
Delivering results, not just recommendations and slide decks.
Flexible Model
Adapting engagement scope and intensity to what the situation requires.
Strategy & Execution
Combining strategic clarity with hands-on implementation when needed.
What Sets Us Apart
CTO-Level Experience
Real operational leadership experience, not just advisory.
Proven Track Record
Demonstrated results in scaling and restructuring technology organizations.
Strategic & Hands-On
Equally comfortable in the boardroom and in the codebase.
Long-Term Impact
Building structures that last beyond the engagement.
How We Engage
Flexible Commitment
Typically 3–4 days per week, adapted to your needs.
Short- to Mid-Term
Focused engagement durations with clear timelines.
Clear Deliverables
Measurable outcomes and defined milestones from day one.
Transition Support
Optional handover to ensure continuity after the engagement.
Latest Insights
The Pin That Didn't Hold
Plugin4Shell showed four coding agents verifying the plugin pin they asked for, not the code they got — and with two vendors declining to fix it, 'is it patched?' is now a question per vendor and per git host.
Let's discuss how to structure and scale your technology organization.