Fractional CTO

Overview

Looking For: EQUITY based Fractional CTO (Creative Tech Platform)

Company Description

At CounterCult, where deep tech meets culture, we aim to solve the human problem by exploring and preserving what makes us human. Founded by Shona Neary & Danaja Antonija Volk. CounterCult is building the first Culture Operating System, a platform connecting creators, venues, and cultural organizations through data, technology, and collaboration tools. Founded in Berlin by a team with backgrounds in tech, culture, and design, we are creating the missing infrastructure for the global cultural economy. CounterCult provides a complete system that tracks, connects, and powers cultural activity helping creators and institutions see their impact, collaborate, and grow. Our platform combines data mapping, creator profiles, and marketplace tools to make cultural ecosystems more transparent, measurable, and connected. We’re currently in an accelerator, preparing for the next stage of development.

Role Description

📍 Berlin or remote within Europe | Part-time / Project-based | Start: ASAP

• Co-create and oversee the technical vision and roadmap, from MVP iteration to scalable infrastructure.
• Evaluate and guide decisions around AI integration, automation, and data architecture.
• Advise on and implement the right tech stack for the platform (frontend, backend, APIs, database).
• Support hiring and onboarding of freelance developers or technical collaborators.
• Contribute to fundraising and accelerator milestones, helping make our product investor-ready.
• A builder and problem-solver who enjoys in early-stage environments.
• Experienced in platform development (bonus if you’ve worked with creator, cultural, or community platforms).
• Proficient in web technologies (React, Node, etc.) and open to experimenting with AI and automation tools.
• Strategic but hands-on, able to balance technical execution with high-level planning.
• Excited by the intersection of culture, technology, and collaboration.

What We Offer

• Equity-based role: we are offering shares in the company for long-term collaboration with compensation to follow after our upcoming fundraising round.
• Flexible setup (fractional, part-time, or project-based) tailored to your availability.
• We are starting fundraising soon and
• Opportunity to shape the product and tech foundation of a platform backed by an accelerator.
• Additional benefits and compensation can be discussed depending on experience and commitment level.

Senior Leadership and Employment Details

• Seniority level: Executive
• Employment type: Part-time
• Job function: Information Technology
• Industries: Data Infrastructure and Analytics