Fractional CTPO & Advisory

Cut Through the Noise.
Build What Scales.

True Signal Advisory partners with growth-stage companies to align technology and product strategy with business outcomes — no theory, no fluff.

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15+
Years in Tech & Product
Series B+
Stage Expertise
CTPO
Combined Tech & Product
SaaS · Fintech
Core Industries

Growth-stage companies face a narrow window
to get technology and product right.

At Series B and beyond, the margin for strategic drift narrows fast. These are the problems we solve.

No Senior Tech or Product Leader

You've scaled past what a VP can own, but you're not ready to hire a full-time CTPO. You need experienced leadership now.

Engineering Velocity Misaligned

Your team is shipping, but it's not moving the business forward. You need someone who can bridge the gap between roadmap and revenue.

Critical Build vs. Buy Decisions

You're facing architectural and vendor decisions that will define your cost structure and scalability for years. You need an experienced operator in the room.

Board Needs Tech & Product Confidence

Investors are asking tough questions about your technology strategy, roadmap, and org structure. You need a credible voice at the table.

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Patrick Pena
Chief Technology & Product Officer

I've spent 15+ years building and scaling technology and product organizations at growth-stage companies. I've sat in the CTPO seat — managing engineering teams, setting product strategy, owning the roadmap, and reporting to boards. I know where companies break at Series B and beyond, and I know how to fix it. My approach is direct: assess fast, prioritize ruthlessly, and deliver decisions that stick.

15+ years in technology and product leadership
Deep expertise with Series B+ and hypergrowth companies
Industry experience across SaaS, fintech, and enterprise software
Proven track record bridging engineering velocity with business outcomes
Board-level communication and investor reporting experience

Three ways to engage.

Structured for where you are and what you need — from a focused sprint to embedded leadership.

Strategy Sprint
One-Time Engagement  ·  2–4 Weeks

A focused, time-boxed engagement to diagnose a specific challenge and deliver a clear, actionable plan. Fast entry point with immediate ROI.

  • Technology or product org audit
  • Prioritized action plan with quick wins
  • Executive-ready presentation deck
  • 30-day follow-up check-in included
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Fractional CTPO
Embedded Leadership  ·  Part-Time

Embedded, hands-on technology and product leadership. You get a seasoned CTPO operating inside your company — without the full-time cost or commitment.

  • 2–3 days per week embedded with your team
  • Direct management of engineering and product leads
  • Board and investor reporting
  • Hiring plans and team structure
  • OKR and roadmap ownership
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How we work together.

No lengthy onboarding. No boilerplate frameworks. We move fast and focus on what matters.

1

Intro Call

30-minute conversation to understand your current state, biggest challenges, and where a CTPO-level perspective would move the needle fastest.

2

Rapid Assessment

Quick but thorough review of your technology stack, product org, roadmap, and team structure. We identify the signal from the noise.

3

Clear Plan

A prioritized set of recommendations and a proposed engagement structure — matched to your stage, goals, and budget.

4

Execution

We get to work. Advisory, fractional leadership, or sprint — embedded in your team, aligned to your outcomes.

Ready to find the true signal?

Most engagements begin within two weeks. Let's talk about where you are and where you need to go.

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