Dr. Michael Suess – Fractional CTO
& M&A Tech Advisor (Fleet)
As the ex-CTO of Europe’s market leader in Fleet Management, I help investors validate multi-million dollar tech acquisitions and scale-ups build winning tech organizations. With hands-on experience from both sides of the M&A table, I deliver the C-level clarity you need to succeed.
Invaluable expertise.
Michael dissected the target’s technology and roadmap while providing sharp strategic advice on the commercial potential. He knows the Fleet Management ecosystem inside out – a massive asset for any investor in this space.
Michael dissected the target’s technology and roadmap while providing sharp strategic advice on the commercial potential. He knows the Fleet Management ecosystem inside out – a massive asset for any investor in this space.
I find that Michael has a mind which can deal excellently with technical and strategical business complexities yet staying focused on people – customers and employees.
Michael has that very special quality for a CTO – the ability to see and ignite the best in people around professionally and leverage that for the business growth; it feels safe to experiment with challenges and solutions around Michael and same time there is strong focus on delivery – great energy!
Michael has that very special quality for a CTO – the ability to see and ignite the best in people around professionally and leverage that for the business growth; it feels safe to experiment with challenges and solutions around Michael and same time there is strong focus on delivery – great energy!
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I recently had a discussion with a friend who is in the trenches of founding a startup. They are currently building their MVP, and he asked me a direct question: “Do I need a fractional CTO?” My answer was immediate: “No, not at this point.” But this conversation prompted me to reflect. If an early-stage… Read more: When Do You Need a Fractional CTO? (And When You Don’t) - Coping with the roller coaster
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