Fulcrum Solutions

Fulcrum Solutions, founded in 2019, operates from New York and Mandaluyong, Philippines. The company has 25 engineers, designers, QA specialists, and project managers with an average of six years of experience. They focus on two service pillars: CTO-as-a-Service for startups navigating technical strategy and scaling, and full-stack software development across web, mobile, and cloud platforms. The firm works with startups and small-to-medium enterprises, positioning itself around the "idea to launch, launched to scale" cycle.

Clients include openDoctor (healthcare and patient scheduling), Pocketyard (construction marketplace), Care26 (student healthcare), Hama Beauty (beauty recommendation platform), and Relloe (supply chain and logistics). Fulcrum was ranked 9th in Best Workplaces and 27th in Fastest Growing Company in 2024. It holds AWS Partner status, membership in the Forbes Technology Council, Great Place to Work certification, and Top Rated Plus on Upwork with 5-star ratings on Clutch.

Services and capabilities

Fulcrum's CTO-as-a-Service offering addresses technical leadership on demand. The service covers fractional CTO engagement, technical roadmap definition, MVP building, Agile process establishment, build-vs-buy strategy, hiring and team scaling, code review, and infrastructure audit. They also offer startup support in fundraising and regulatory compliance prep. On the development side, they deliver full-stack web and mobile projects end-to-end, with modern cloud-based infrastructure work. Teams are structured as dedicated pods with engineers, QA, and support staff available on project or contingency basis.

The engineering team works across JavaScript, TypeScript, React, Vue, Angular, Next.js, Node.js, Python, Django, Flask, FastAPI, C#, .NET Core, GoLang, Java, Laravel, and PHP. Mobile work spans Flutter, Dart, Kotlin, and iOS. Database experience includes PostgreSQL, MSSQL, MySQL, MongoDB, and Supabase. Cloud platforms are AWS and Azure. QA uses TestRail, Swagger, Postman, and BrowserStack. Their process emphasizes test-driven development and Agile practices with weekly stand-ups and demos.

According to client feedback, Fulcrum delivered Relloe's supply chain platform within budget and deadline with weekly stand-ups and product demonstrations. For Pocketyard, they executed a platform build and hyperscale engagement. Hama Beauty's project saw improved site traffic and featured creative wireframing and UI updates via weekly meetings.

How they work

Fulcrum operates as a fully remote team but describes itself as connected. Their methodology follows research, concept formation, design and development, then launch with ongoing support. Weekly stand-ups and demonstrations appear standard for client communication. They accept project-based and contingency engagements with dedicated pod structures. The firm lists 40+ clients to date and charges based on engagement model (CTO service pricing not disclosed; development appears priced by project scope or dedicated team monthly rate).

Team and credentials

Froilan, the Founder and CTO, leads the company. The 25-person team breaks down as 20 engineering, 4 design, 3 project management, and 5 quality assurance. Average tenure is six years. Certifications include AWS Partner, Great Place to Work, Forbes Technology Council membership, Upwork Top Rated Plus, and 5-star Clutch rating. Team members hold Scrum Master and SAFe certifications individually. The company is fully remote and operates across US and Philippine time zones.

Notable work

Relloe (supply chain and logistics): Fulcrum delivered a feature-rich platform built and scaled on time and budget, with the CTO demonstrating deep knowledge of modern technologies and strong management. Weekly demos and stand-ups tracked progress.

Pocketyard (construction marketplace): The team executed platform build and hyperscale work, described as professional, prompt, flexible with changes, and bug fixes.

Hama Beauty (beauty recommendation platform): Fulcrum designed and updated wireframes with creative efficiency. Site traffic increased post-launch. Weekly client meetings supported the engagement.