Building a High-Value Pipeline for a Fractional CTO Practice
How 262 Labs generated $120,000 in pipeline in 30 days using Prospect AI’s hands-off outbound system.
Expanding a Fractional CTO Business with Predictable Outbound
262 Labs (Website: 262labs.com) is a fractional CTO consultancy that helps early-stage and growth-stage startups build and scale their technical foundations. Led by an experienced technical founder, the firm supports companies looking for high-level product, architecture, and technical leadership without hiring a full-time CTO.
While the service offering was strong and referrals occurred sporadically, 262 Labs needed a more predictable and scalable way to bring on new clients—especially those seeking long-term advisory or execution support.
“Prospect AI handled everything end-to-end. I just showed up to the meetings — the pipeline built itself.”
Problem: Unpredictable Inbound and No Structured Outbound
As a solo operator providing fractional CTO services, the founder of 262 Labs needed a way to consistently attract high-value clients without spending hours each week managing outreach. Manual outbound was time-consuming, inconsistent, and distracting from client delivery work. The goal was to generate a healthy, reliable pipeline without adding operational overhead or building a large sales process.
Solution: Fully Hands-Off AI-Driven Outbound Engine
262 Labs partnered with Prospect AI to implement a hands-off outbound engine designed specifically for high-ticket technical advisory services.
Prospect AI:
1. Set up and warmed new email infrastructure to ensure strong deliverability.
2. Configured autonomous AI-driven outbound campaigns, tailored to attract founders and startup operators who commonly seek fractional CTO support.
3. Handled strategy, messaging, and execution, allowing the founder to stay focused on running the business.
The entire process operated autonomously—no tool usage or manual outreach required from the 262 Labs team.
Result: $120,000 Pipeline Created in 30 Days
Within the first month of activating Prospect AI, 262 Labs generated a strong, qualified pipeline valued at $120,000.
Key outcomes:
- Pipeline generated: $120,000
- Cost per meeting set: $308
- Hands-off execution: The founder did not need to run the system or manage any tools
The AI-powered outbound engine provided fast, measurable ROI and created a predictable foundation for ongoing client acquisition.
“In 30 days, we generated over $120k in pipeline. The system is hands-off and incredibly efficient.”