Dan Linn
Founder, Hello World
Dan founded Hello World and has spent his career helping teams plan, build, and support software people rely on. He brings a developer’s eye and a partner’s patience to every leadership seat.
Fractional CIO
Fractional Chief Information Officer
Systems, data, and tools that keep the whole company running.
What a CIO does
A CIO owns the technology your team uses to run the business. Think internal systems, data, IT, integrations, and security posture. Where a CTO looks at the product you sell, a CIO looks inward at how work gets done. A fractional CIO brings order to a messy stack without a full-time hire.
Signs you need a CIO
- Your team juggles too many tools that do not talk to each other.
- Nobody is sure who has access to what.
- Reports take days because data lives in five places.
- Software renewals and IT spend keep creeping up.
- A compliance review, audit, or big customer is asking hard questions.
What we own
- Map your systems, data flows, and vendor contracts.
- Plan integrations and automations that remove manual work.
- Set data, access, and security policies people will follow.
- Manage IT vendors, licenses, and budget.
- Lead system selection and rollouts like CRM, ERP, or HRIS.
Your first 90 days
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Days 1 to 30
Inventory. We map systems, data, licenses, and access, and talk with the people who use them every day.
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Days 31 to 60
Prioritize. We find quick wins, flag risks, and build a roadmap for consolidation and integration.
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Days 61 to 90
Deliver. The first integrations and policy changes go live, and vendor spend starts coming down.
What you walk away with
- A clear map of your systems and who owns each one.
- A prioritized plan to consolidate tools and cut waste.
- Reliable data and reporting leaders can act on.
- Practical security and access policies.
Meet your leaders
Steven Wichers
Technology leader, Hello World
Steven leads technology and AI engagements. He helps teams untangle complex systems, set a clear technical direction, and ship with confidence.
Fractional CIO rates
The same simple rates as every role. See monthly examples.
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Hourly
$300 per hour
Quick reviews, decisions, and check-ins.
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Half day
$1,100 per half day
About four focused hours. Our most common block.
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Full day
$2,000 per day
Workshops, planning, and deep work with your team.
Same rates for every role. No minimums. No long-term contracts.
Talk with us about a fractional CIO.
Start with a free intro call. We will listen, ask good questions, and tell you honestly whether fractional leadership is the right fit.