About CTO Connect
Your On-Call Fractional CTO - Get Unstuck. Stay on Track. CTO Expertise, On-Demand.
Meet Kyle Miller
The CTO Who Gets Projects (and People) Back on Track
25+ Years of Real-World Experience
With over 25 years of experience delivering software for Fortune 500s, hedge funds, government agencies, and fast moving startups, Kyle knows how to cut through chaos and get teams focused.
As the founder of Backup Parachute Software, Kyle has managed and developed multiple SaaS platforms, delivering hundreds of successful projects for Fortune 100/500 companies, hedge funds, SMBs, government agencies, and military projects requiring clearance.
He's a founder with one exit, a SaaS operator who understands both product and sales, and a Fractional CTO trusted by companies earning hundreds of thousands to millions in revenue.
Kyle helps dev teams ship what customers truly need, not just what they asked for. His guidance is practical, strategic, and rooted in real world execution.
With one successful exit as a seasoned SaaS operator, Kyle brings full-stack experience—from the design and development to the marketing and sales of SaaS software. He specializes in translating customer needs into super-sticky products that solve real-world problems.
Founder
One successful exit under his belt
SaaS Operator
Product and sales expertise
Fractional CTO
Trusted by growing companies
Problem Solver
Gets teams unstuck and focused
Current Focus
Helping ambitious startups scale with world-class engineering
Passion for Startups
While Kyle has worked extensively with large companies, his passion is now helping smaller businesses and startups with revenues ranging from a few hundred thousand to millions.
Whether it's streamlining operations, hiring technical staff, improving customer experience, realigning teams, or driving growth, Kyle can help you reach your goals.
He prefers working with early stage, ambitious startups: $500K-$5M ARR if bootstrapped or $1M+ raised if funded, with a small number of devs on the team who have a big vision and want a world class engineering process to deliver on that vision.
Startup Focus
Early stage, ambitious companies ready to scale
Revenue Range
$500K-$5M ARR bootstrapped or $1M+ raised
Team Size
Small dev teams with big vision
Engineering Process
World-class processes to deliver on vision
The CTO Connect Story
Why we created this service and how it helps teams succeed
The Problem
Too many teams get stuck in technical debt, unclear roadmaps, and organizational chaos. They need practical, experienced guidance to cut through the noise and focus on what matters.
The Solution
CTO Connect provides direct access to Kyle's 25+ years of experience through weekly calls and unlimited email support. Think of it as Dave Ramsey, but for software and startups.
Our Values
The principles that guide everything we do
Approachable & Practical
No fluff, no jargon. Just straightforward, actionable advice that you can implement immediately.
Real Talk, Real Solutions
Honest, no-nonsense advice based on decades of real-world experience, not just theory.
Community Focused
Learn from other founders and developers facing similar challenges in a collaborative environment.
Ready to Get Unstuck?
Join CTO Connect today and get direct access to Kyle's expertise for just $99/month.
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