Sanya Khurana
LinkedInNorthStar CTO
The technical leadership
your business needs.
Senior technical strategy, vendor accountability, and delivery leadership — for non-technical founders and growing teams, without the cost of a full-time CTO.
- Technical roadmap tied to your business goals
- Vendor and team accountability with measurable outcomes
- Architecture decisions that scale without breaking
- Delivery rhythm and risk visibility across all work
Sanya Khurana
LinkedInWhy NorthStar CTO
Engagement models
Choose the model that matches your stage
Starter CTO
8 hrs / moOversight, roadmap review, and structured guidance. For teams with developers in place who need senior-level validation and direction.
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Growth CTO
20 hrs / moActive team leadership and delivery management. For teams in build mode where execution discipline and sprint oversight are critical.
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Scale CTO
40 hrs / moExecutive-level ownership across systems, teams, and strategy. For organizations where technology directly impacts operations and revenue.
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On-Demand Advisory
Project scopeAudits, vendor reviews, and strategic decisions with independent executive judgment. No recurring commitment required.
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Compare models at a glance
| Starter | Growth | Scale | On-Demand | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hours / month | ~8 hrs | ~20 hrs | ~40 hrs | Project-based |
| Cadence | Monthly check-in | Weekly oversight | Executive collaboration | As needed |
| Focus | Oversight & validation | Execution & leadership | Full ownership | Single decision or audit |
| Best for | Teams with devs, no CTO | Active build / expansion | Complex operations | One-time need |
| Commitment | Month-to-month | Month-to-month | Month-to-month | Fixed scope |
What I do
Six areas that strengthen your technology foundation
Product Strategy
Align your business goals with a practical, phased technical roadmap your team can actually execute.
Architecture Design
Build systems that remain stable, maintainable, and cost-effective as your product and team grow.
Team & Vendor Leadership
Hold internal developers and external agencies to clear, measurable standards — with accountability built in.
Cost Optimization
Identify waste, reduce rework, and prevent the expensive technical debt that compounds quietly over time.
Engineering Process
Introduce delivery discipline, documentation, and consistent structure so your team builds with predictability.
Tech Due Diligence
Evaluate systems, risks, and scalability before key decisions, major investments, or vendor commitments.
About
Sanya Khurana
Computer Scientist · CTO · Fractional CTO
8+ years building and leading engineering and product teams across creative technology, SaaS startups, and nonprofits. Previously a Computer Scientist at Adobe for five years, then CTO and Co-Founder of her own technology venture.
Now she brings that executive-level technical leadership to growing teams as a Fractional CTO — in clear language, without the jargon, and without the full-time cost.
Background
Computer Scientist
Adobe · 5 years
CTO & Co-Founder
Technology startup
Fractional CTO
Creative Tech · SaaS · Nonprofits
What people say
Trusted by those who've worked with her
Sanya Khurana is a dream to work with. She is highly skilled, professional, and efficient, yet also kind, responsible, and adept at thinking outside the box. Her communication and follow-through are unsurpassed. I couldn't recommend her more highly!
Annie Finch
Poet, Writer, Performer
Her technical skills significantly contributed to our project's success. Her ability to generate exciting ideas in a short timeframe was impressive — she has the potential to be an outstanding leader and collaborator in any setting.
Michelle Kae Celine
Data Analyst · SF Tech Week Hackathon
How it works
Clear process, predictable results
Understand Your Vision
Evaluate your operations, goals, and current technical state. Identify what's working and what's in the way.
Design the Roadmap
Create a phased plan tied to your budget, team capacity, and business timing — nothing theoretical.
Lead the Build
Coordinate teams and vendors to deliver consistently and predictably, with visible progress throughout.
Review and Scale
Refine systems, reduce inefficiencies, and build the foundation for long-term growth without fragility.
Get started
Clarity first. Commitment second.
Book a focused 30-minute call to align on priorities, identify risks, and decide the right engagement model together.
Or email directly at sanya@monica.in
What happens after you book