The CTO problem every founder faces

You have a brilliant idea. You've validated the market. You know exactly what needs to be built.

There's just one problem: you need a CTO.

And finding one is harder than you thought:

• Good technical co-founders are rare - They're already working on their own ideas or commanding high salaries

• Equity splits are complicated - Should they get 30%? 40%? What if they leave after 6 months?

• Hiring is expensive - Freelance developers cost $50-150/hour, agencies charge $100k+ for an MVP

• Technical debt accumulates - Rushed outsourced code often needs complete rewrites

• Time slips away - Months spent searching while competitors ship

Meanwhile, your launch date keeps getting pushed back.

Sound familiar?

What Most Founders Try (And Why It Doesn't Work)

Option 1: Find a Technical Co-Founder

The reality:

• Good CTOs have their own ideas

• Most want equal equity (25-50%)

• Finding the right match takes months

• No guarantee they'll stay committed

• Relationship risk is high (we know this very well!)

The cost:

• Months of searching

• 25-50% of your company

• Ongoing relationship management

Option 2: Hire Freelance Developers

The reality:

• Race to the bottom on quality

• No commitment to your vision

• Communication overhead

• Code quality varies wildly

• Expensive per hour ($50-150/hour)

• Hard to estimate final costs

The cost:

• $20k-100k for basic MVP

• Ongoing maintenance costs

• Technical debt accumulation

• Time spent managing contractors

Option 3: Outsource to an Agency

The Reality:

• Professional but really expensive

• Long development cycles

• Lose control of your codebase

• Difficult to iterate quickly

• Possible vendor lock-in

The Cost:

• High costs

• Months before launch

• Expensive change requests

• Ongoing maintenance contracts

Option 4: Learn to Code Yourself

The Reality:

• Admirable, but unrealistic timeline

• Takes A LOT of months to be productive

• Still won't match experienced developers

• Takes focus away from business

• Your strength is probably not coding

The Cost:

• 6-18 months learning curve

• Opportunity cost of not building business

• Still limited technical capability

There's a Fifth Option: Teta

What if you could have the speed of a technical co-founder, the quality of an agency, and the affordability of outsourcing - without giving up equity or control?

That's Teta.

How Teta Works

Teta is an AI-powered development platform that acts like your technical team:

1. You describe what you want to build (in plain English)

   "Create a marketplace app where users can list products and buyers can search and filter them"

2. AI writes the code directly into your GitHub repository

   • Follows best practices and coding standards

   • Uses modern frameworks (Flutter, React, Svelte)

   • Creates proper Git branches and commits

   • Generates clean, maintainable code

3. You see a live preview as it builds

   • Watch your app come to life in real-time

   • Test features immediately

   • Provide feedback and iterate

4. Review and deploy when ready

   • All code is in your GitHub repo (you own it 100%)

   • Review changes like you would with a developer

   • Deploy with one click

   • No vendor lock-in

What Makes Teta Different from "AI Coding Tools"

You've probably heard of **ChatGPT**, **Claude**, or **GitHub Copilot**. They're great—if you're already a developer.

But Teta is different:

| Feature | ChatGPT/Claude | GitHub Copilot | Teta |

|---------|:--------------:|:--------------:|:----:|

| **Non-technical founders can use it** | ❌ (Need to know how to code) | ❌ (Developer tool) | ✅ |

| **Writes directly to your repo** | ❌ (Just gives you code) | ⚠️ (In editor only) | ✅ |

| **Live preview while building** | ❌ | ❌ | ✅ |

| **Multi-framework support** | ❌ | ⚠️ | ✅ (Flutter, React, Svelte) |

| **Cloud development environment** | ❌ | ❌ | ✅ (Full VS Code in browser) |

| **Deploy with one click** | ❌ | ❌ | ✅ |

| **No coding knowledge required** | ❌ | ❌ | ✅ |

The key difference: Teta is a complete development platform, not just an AI assistant.

Real use cases: When Teta acts as your CTO

Scenario 1: MVP for Fundraising

Problem:

You need an MVP to show investors, but you can't afford $100k+ for an agency, and you don't have time to search for a CTO.

Teta Solution:

1. Week 1: Create project, describe core features to AI

2. Week 2-3: AI builds main functionality with your feedback

3. Week 4: Polish UI, add animations, prepare demo

4. Result: Professional MVP ready to show investors in **under a month**

Cost with Teta: from $15 to $99 / month (vs. numerous thousands of $ with agency or 6-12 months finding CTO)

Scenario 2: SaaS Product Launch

Problem:

You've validated your SaaS idea with landing pages and pre-sales. Now you need to build the actual product before customers get frustrated.

Teta Solution:

1. Connect your database (via MCP servers)

2. Describe your data model and user workflows

3. AI generates authentication, dashboards, CRUD operations

4. You test and iterate in real-time with live preview

5. Deploy and start onboarding customers

Timeline: 1-2 weeks for V1 (vs. 3-6 months with traditional development)

Scenario 3: Mobile App for Your Business

Problem:

You run a service business (restaurant, gym, salon) and want a mobile app for customers. Agencies quote $50k-150k and 4-6 months.

Teta Solution:

1. Choose Flutter (builds iOS, Android, and Web from one codebase)

2. Describe features: booking system, user accounts, notifications, payments

3. AI builds it in weeks with live preview to test on different devices

4. Deploy to app stores when ready

Cost: from $15 to $99/month vs. $50k+ upfront with agency

Ok, a lot of words. But what about technical quality?

Concern:

AI code is messy and low-quality.

Reality with Teta:

✅ Your code lives in GitHub, not on our servers - Review every change before merging. We won't store your code on our database.

✅ AI follows best practices - Proper architecture, clean code, comments. Teta follows your personal style or that of your team.

✅ Custom AI agents - Add AI agents with custom properties and knowledge to tackle any challenge in the way you see fit.

✅ Cloud VS Code access - Edit and refine the code as if you were on your PC (or hire a developer later)

✅ No vendor lock-in - Your code is yours, deploy anywhere, switch platforms anytime

Unlike "black box" no-code tools, Teta gives you real code you own and control.

Limitations (Let's Be Honest)

Teta isn't a perfect replacement for a CTO in every scenario. Here's where it excels and where it has limits:

Where Teta Excels ✅

• MVPs and prototypes - Get to market fast

• Web apps (React, Svelte, Flutter Web) - Full-featured production apps

• Cross-platform mobile (Flutter) - iOS, Android, Web from one codebase

• SaaS products - Dashboards, CRUD apps, user management

• E-commerce - Custom online stores

• Internal tools - Admin panels, data management

• Rapid iteration - Test ideas quickly without expensive dev time

Where You'll Still Need Human Developers 🤝

• Complex enterprise systems - Large-scale, multi-year projects

• Deep platform integrations - Native iOS/Android features, hardware access

• Highly specialized domains - AI/ML models, blockchain, real-time trading systems

• Custom algorithms - Complex business logic requiring deep technical expertise

• Team management - Leading a technical team (Teta is the team, not the manager)

For 80% of startups building web apps, mobile apps, or SaaS products, Teta can replace the need for a CTO and tech people in the early stages.

Getting Started Without a CTO

Ready to build without waiting for that elusive technical co-founder? Get started for free with Teta

No coding knowledge required. No technical co-founder needed.

FAQ: For Non-Technical Founders

1. Do I need to know how to code?

   No. Teta is designed for non-technical founders. Describe what you want in plain English.

2. What if I need to hire developers later?

   Your code is in GitHub, written in standard frameworks (React, Flutter, Svelte). Any developer can jump in.

3. Can I customize the code if AI doesn't get it right?

   Yes! Teta includes **cloud VS Code** where you (or a developer) can edit anything manually.

4. What happens if I outgrow Teta?

   Your code is yours. Export the repo and host anywhere. Move to your own dev team anytime.

5. Is the code production-ready?

   Yes. Teta uses modern frameworks with best practices. Many startups run their entire business on Teta-built apps.

6. What about security and compliance?

   Your code lives in your GitHub repo, not our servers. Deploy to your own infrastructure if needed for compliance.

Do You Really Need a CTO Right Now?

Maybe not.

1. If you're in the idea stage:

   • Use Teta to build and validate quickly

   • Save equity for when you really need a CTO (Series A+)

   • Test product-market fit before committing to expensive hires

2. If you've validated and need to scale:

   • Use Teta to build V1 and launch

   • Hire a CTO later when you have revenue and traction

   • Show them a working product (easier to recruit)

3. If you're bootstrapping:

   • Teta is 100x cheaper than hiring

   • You keep 100% equity

   • Build, launch, iterate, and grow profitably

Ready to Build?

Stop searching for a CTO. Start building your product today.

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