Patrick Düker

Technology alone doesn't solve problems – but the right technology at the right time changes everything. That's exactly what I help with.

As a Fractional CTO, I bring over 15 years of experience in software development, process management, and business leadership – without the cost and commitment of a full-time CTO. I work at the intersection of technology, production, and business, translating between founders, developers, and stakeholders.

I'm not just a consultant – I'm a founder. I've built companies myself three times:

eSports startup (SHIFTD): Co-founder with a strong focus on MVP development, rapid validation through real customer feedback, and iterative business model development. Here I learned to gain maximum insights with minimal resources.

D2C Hardware Startup(Anvil GmbH): From sourcing and manufacturing to e-commerce setup and product development – I know the entire value chain of a physical product in the direct-to-consumer sector.

→ Tech Strategy: Technology roadmap, stack decisions, build vs. buy assessment

→ MVP & Product Development: From idea to the first working product – lean and validated

→ Digitization & Automation: Modernizing business processes in SMEs without jeopardizing ongoing operations

→ Team & Vendor Management: Building development teams, managing freelancers, ensuring technical quality

→ Due Diligence & Investor Readiness: Making technical substance visible to investors and partners

Are founding a startup and need technical leadership but (still) don't have a full-time CTO

Are managing a medium-sized company and want to digitize processes

Are looking for a reliable sparring partner at eye level who has founded companies themselves