While Your Competitors Scramble to "Figure Out AI" in 2026... You'll Already Have Your Unfair Advantage In Action
This is an offer for a private 3 day session where we architect your 2026 technology strategy- turning your organization into the engine that launches your business into action while everyone else is still reading about the possibilities.
Let's be honest about what's coming in 2026.
Your board is going to ask about AI. Again. You're going to be wondering why you're not moving faster. You'll see your peers bragging about AI. Your team is stretched thin, security threats are evolving daily, and there's this nagging feeling that you're one brilliant strategic move away from completely transforming how your company operates.
But here's the problem: You're too deep in the day-to-day to see the breakthrough opportunities.
You know there's something big here- whether it's finally implementing AI in ways that actually move the needle, hardening your security posture before it becomes a crisis, building an async-first culture that unlocks global talent, or finding those efficiency multipliers that let you do more without increasing staff.
The visionary business leaders who separate from the pack in 2026 won't be the ones who react faster. They'll be the ones who planned better in 2025.
Start my 2026 Intensive Planning →"The way to get started is to quit talking and begin doing." – Walt Disney
You're Brilliant at Running Your Business... So Why Are You Stuck Making Tech Decisions?
Here's the uncomfortable truth: You're making some of the most expensive decisions of your business career... and you're doing it with incomplete information.
That $150K technical hire? You're basing it on "they seemed impressive in the interview" and what your management or trusted team members recommended- not on strategic team architecture aligned to where you need to be in 18 months.
That AI tool everyone's talking about? You're not sure if it's actually useful for your business or just shiny object syndrome. But you're paying $2K/month for it because... better safe than sorry?
That big technology decision sitting on your desk right now? Someone gave you a recommendation-- build this, buy that, hire them. But is it the right move? Or are you about to spend six months and serious money going in the wrong direction? You literally have no way to know.
And here's what makes this so frustrating: You're exceptional at business strategy. You can read a P&L and spot opportunities others miss. You can architect a go-to-market strategy in your sleep. You know your customers better than anyone.
But when it comes to technology decisions, you're speaking a foreign language in a country where mistakes cost six figures.
Start my 2026 Intensive Planning →"You don't have to be great to start, but you have to start to be great." – Zig Ziglar
The 2026 Technology Intensive Three Days to Architect Your Unfair Advantage
Get a world-class CTO's strategic mind for your business without the executive salary, or the 6-month search
Here's what most founders do when they realize they need strategic technology leadership:
Option 1: Try to figure it out themselves. Result? They burn 15-20 hours per week on tech decisions instead of closing deals and building the business. And they still make expensive mistakes.
Option 2: Hire a full-time CTO. Result? 6-month search, hefty salary, equity grant, and 3-6 months before they're actually productive. Total first-year investment? Massive.
Option 3: Bring on a fractional CTO. Result? It's the right move for many businesses, but it requires 6-12 months minimum commitment and a significant monthly investment—which makes sense if you're ready for ongoing strategic partnership.
Option 4: Keep delegating to technical resources who've never done strategic business planning. Result? You might get solid execution... but no competitive advantage.
Here's what makes this Intensive different:
Maybe you're not ready to commit to a 6-12 month fractional CTO engagement yet. Maybe you need strategic clarity FIRST before you know what kind of ongoing support makes sense.
That's exactly what this Intensive is designed for.
I compress the strategic planning work that typically takes months into 3Â focused days--Â where we step out of the chaos, assess your entire landscape, and architect a strategy you can start executing immediately.
You get the strategic thinking of a world-class CTO without the long-term commitment, the ramp-up time, or the ongoing retainer.
Walk away with a roadmap. Execute it yourself. Bring in your team. Hire fractional support later if you want. Or come back when you're ready for the next phase.
No long-term commitment. No waiting for results. Just immediate strategic clarity.
And here's the beauty: Many founders use this as their starting point-- get the strategy dialed in during the Intensive, then decide if ongoing fractional CTO makes sense for execution. But plenty of others take the roadmap and run with it themselves.
Either way? You win.
"The biggest risk is not taking any risk." – Mark Zuckerberg
This Is For Founders Who Refuse to Let Technology Be Their Limiting Factor
Let me be direct about who this intensive is for, and who it's not for.
I only work with a handful of founders each quarter. Not because I'm trying to be exclusive, but because this level of customization requires me to go deep into your business. I can't do that for 50 people at once.
So I'm selective. And you should be too... this needs to be the right fit for both of us.
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This Intensive Is For You If:
âś“ You're running a real business with revenue, customers, and growth trajectory (whether you're doing $500K or $50M+, if you're spending serious money on technology, this applies to you)
âś“ Technology is a significant investment for your business whether that's team salaries, tools, infrastructure, or agencies, and you know you need strategic leadership around it
âś“ You either don't have a CTO, or your technical leader is more execution-focused than strategy-focused
✓ You're coachable and want straight talk. I'll tell you what you need to hear, not what you want to hear. If you're building the wrong thing, I'll tell you. If you're wasting money, I'll tell you. If your plan won't work, I'll tell you.
✓ You have the authority to make changes. You can actually implement what we build together (you're the founder, CEO, or have real decision-making power)
✓ You're ready to invest in getting this right. Not just financially, but with your time and attention. This intensive requires you to be fully present for 3 days.
âś“ You see technology as a competitive weapon, not just a cost center. You understand that the right strategy can 10x your business
âś“ You're thinking 12-24 months ahead, not just trying to put out today's fire
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This Is NOT For You If:
âś— You're looking for someone to just do the work for you (this is strategy and planning, you'll still need to execute or hire people to execute)
âś— You want a cookie-cutter "AI playbook" that ignores your specific business context
âś— You're not actually ready to make changes (if you just want to check a box for investors, this isn't for you)
âś— You're expecting me to tell you your existing plan is perfect (I'm here to find the gaps, opportunities, and risks, not validate what you're already doing)
âś— You're in pure survival mode with no budget for strategic investment (I have other resources I can point you to, but this isn't the right fit)
âś— You're not willing to commit 2 full days to this (half-attention gets half-results)
What other founders are saying...
Brandon TurnerÂ
Open Door Capital, BetterLife | Founder | Kihei, HI
 "Matt Weir is the guy you want in your corner when it comes to technical strategy and execution. He’s been instrumental in helping us navigate critical decisions, from custom development to choosing the right technologies to scale efficiently. Matt’s ability to look at tech through a business lens-- focusing on ROI, growth, and scalability-- is a game-changer. Whether you're building something big or just need a trusted advisor to guide your tech spend, Matt is the Fractional CTO you can count on to make it happen."
JERRY SHEEHANÂ
Synchronet | CEO |Â Buffalo, NY
"Fulcrum Insight's no nonsense, results focused approach to automation has saved us countless hours and dollars. It took out the chaos and brought structure and accountability that I can see at a glance."
MATTHEW HELDÂ
Manawa | CEO | Toronto, CA
"Fulcrum Insights has fundamentally shaped our strategies. If you’re looking to take your business to the next level I can’t recommend Matt Weir enough!"
The Pattern Is Clear ↓
Founders who invest in strategic clarity don't just plan better. They execute faster, waste less money, and build competitive advantages while their competitors are still reading about it.
They stop making expensive decisions based on guesswork and start making them with confidence.
They stop feeling like technology is this mysterious black box and start wielding it like the weapon it should be.
They stop lying awake at night wondering "are we doing this right?" and start sleeping soundly knowing they have a plan.
That's what 3 days of focused strategic work with the right person can do.
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If this resonates with you, if you're nodding along thinking "this is exactly what I need," then let's talk.
The application process is simple, but it's designed to make sure we're a great fit:
Step 1: You fill out a brief application (takes 5-10 minutes)
Step 2: We schedule a 30-minute fit call where I learn about your business and you can ask me anything
Step 3: If we both agree this is a great match, we schedule your intensive and I send you the pre-work
Step 4: We do the intensive and build your strategy
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The next question is: Are you ready?
Start my 2026 Intensive Planning →You already know you need this. The only question is whether you'll do it now or after the next expensive mistake. Which will you choose?
2026 Intensive Planning Application Form
Please note applications are reviewed and responded to within 48hrs
Matthew Weir
With over 20 years in tech, Matthew Weir is a former CTO who transformed a small tech company in Dallas into an eight-figure business with 70+ employees that was then sold to private equity. As Founder of Fulcrum Insights, he now serves as a Fractional CTO for organizations worldwide, specializing in streamlined operations, security, and scalable growth. Drawing from his experience as CTO of a world-class cyber security firm, Matthew builds resilient frameworks that reduce risk, close operational gaps, and drive measurable growth.
