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Expert in Technology Strategy

I Help CEOs and Founders Make Smarter Technology Decisions

Strategy First. Technology Second. — Fractional CTO, AI Advisor, and Technology Strategist for growing businesses ready to compete at the next level.

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$5K–$50K+
Average deal size
100+
Executives served
30min
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Trusted by Decision-Makers For
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AI & Automation Strategy
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IT Cost Optimization
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Cybersecurity Strategy
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Digital Transformation
What I Do

How I Help Your Business Win

No fluff. No vendor bias. Just clear technology strategy that drives real business outcomes.

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AI Strategy & Implementation

Help your business adopt AI with a clear ROI-driven roadmap. From tool selection to deployment — strategy before software.

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IT Cost Optimization

Find and eliminate technology waste draining your margins. Most businesses overpay for tech by 20–40%.

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Fractional CTO / CIO

Executive-level technology leadership without the full-time cost. Strategic oversight when you need it, not when you don't.

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Digital Transformation

Modernize your infrastructure and operations for scalable growth. Built for businesses ready to compete at the next level.

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Why Work With Me

Strategy Before Tools. Outcomes Before Technology.

Most technology advisors sell you tools. I help you build a strategy that makes the right tools obvious.

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Executive-Level Thinking

I translate complex technology into business outcomes your board can act on. No jargon. No confusion. Just clarity.

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Proven Frameworks

Every engagement uses battle-tested frameworks built from real enterprise experience across dozens of industries.

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No Vendor Bias

I recommend what is right for your business, not what pays me a commission. Independent advice. Zero conflicts of interest.

Service Packages

Choose Your Engagement Level

Three packages designed for different stages of technology transformation. All include strategy, implementation support, and dedicated advisory.

BASIC

Strategy Foundation

Perfect for executives evaluating technology decisions

$5K
One-time engagement
  • Technology Strategy Audit
  • AI Readiness Assessment
  • Cost Optimization Analysis
  • Executive Briefing + Roadmap
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PROFESSIONAL

Strategy + Implementation

For CEOs ready to execute on technology transformation

$15K–$25K
90-day engagement
  • Everything in Basic, plus:
  • 90-day implementation roadmap
  • Vendor selection + onboarding
  • Bi-weekly advisory calls
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ELITE

Fractional CTO

Executive-level technology leadership on demand

$50K–$100K+
Quarterly or annual
  • Everything in Professional, plus:
  • Ongoing fractional CTO role
  • Board-level reporting
  • Strategic vendor partnerships
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AI-Ready Business Stack

Professional Business Infrastructure for Solo Operators

A done-for-you foundation that gives solo founders, consultants, and small teams the professional website, Microsoft 365 environment, AI tools, security, and support needed to operate like a real company.

Most solo businesses struggle with:

  • Generic Gmail accounts that weaken trust
  • Too many disconnected apps and subscriptions
  • Weak password, security, and backup practices
  • No clear AI workflow or Microsoft 365 structure
  • A website that looks unfinished or does not convert

This package helps you:

  • Look credible before the first sales call
  • Centralize your email, files, calendar, and collaboration
  • Use AI with structure instead of guessing
  • Reduce tech overwhelm with one support partner
  • Build a professional foundation you can grow into
This is not just a website package. It is a business operating foundation for serious solo operators who want to look professional, stay secure, use AI responsibly, and avoid wasting time duct-taping tools together.
STARTER

Solo Founder Stack

For the solo operator ready to launch with credibility and structure

$1,799/yr
+ $120/month support
  • Professional branded business website
  • Professional domain email setup
  • Microsoft 365 Business Basic foundation
  • Copilot Pro AI guidance
  • Password manager setup
  • 24/7 security monitoring foundation
  • Client portal workspace
  • Microsoft environment targeted for launch within three weeks; website timeline may vary by content readiness
Build My Business Stack
MOST PRACTICAL

Founder Team Stack

For co-founders and two-person teams that need a stronger operating system

$2,799/yr
+ $120/month support
  • Everything in Solo Founder Stack, plus:
  • Microsoft 365 Business Standard for 2 users
  • Full desktop apps: Word, Excel, PowerPoint
  • Slack support with 12-hour response target
  • Monthly security review
  • 30-day optimization check-in
  • Priority client portal workspace
  • Onboarding for 2 people
Build Our Business Stack
ADVANCED

Secure Growth Stack

For growing teams that need stronger Microsoft security and advisory support

$3,999/yr
+ $120/month support
  • Everything in Founder Team Stack, plus:
  • Microsoft 365 Business Premium for 3 users
  • Advanced threat protection foundation
  • Security and compliance configuration guidance
  • Priority support and escalation path
  • Monthly security review
  • Onboarding for 3 people
  • Quarterly technology strategy review
Secure My Business Stack

Built for serious solo operators, consultants, creators, coaches, and small service teams that want professional infrastructure without enterprise complexity.

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Marvin Smith
About Marvin

Technology Strategy That Drives Real Business Results

I'm Marvin Smith, Technology Advisor, AI Consultant, and Doctoral Candidate at National University. I help CEOs, founders, and business owners stop guessing about technology and start using it as a competitive weapon.

My approach is simple: Strategy First. Technology Second. Before we touch a single tool, we align on your business goals, your constraints, and the outcomes that actually matter to your bottom line.

If you're ready to stop reacting to technology and start leveraging it — let's talk.

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Insights

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AI Strategy
Why 80% of AI Projects Fail Before They Start

Most companies rush to implement AI without a strategy. Here's the framework I use with every executive client.

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IT Cost
The Hidden IT Costs Killing Your Profit Margin

Most businesses overpay for technology by 20–40%. Here's where the leaks are and how to stop them.

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Leadership
Fractional CTO vs Full-Time: What Growing Companies Get Wrong

The decision isn't about budget. It's about what stage your business is actually at.

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