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AI Transformation · Fractional CTO · Technical Advisory

Turn AI from idea into daily workflow, without disrupting the business.

I work with leadership teams to prioritise high-value AI use cases, launch practical workflows, and build internal capability. Fractional CTO and technical advisory support are available when execution needs deeper engineering leadership.

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Michael Distel

About Michael

I've spent 20 years building software and companies across Southeast Asia and beyond. I started with safety-critical systems at Schneider Electric, then co-founded and scaled a bootstrapped company to 20+ people across multiple countries, and later served as CTO at VC-backed startups including FoodRazor and BuildBear Labs.

In between, I spent two and a half years as an Investment Associate at Cocoon Capital, one of Singapore's leading early-stage VC firms. That gave me a clear view of what separates businesses that scale from those that stall, and it rarely comes down to the product alone.

I work with a small number of clients at a time, primarily SMEs and mid-sized businesses, plus selected founders and startups where the fit is right. Based in Singapore.

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Let's talk: over coffee or a call

Sometimes the best way to work through a real problem is just to sit down and talk it through. If you're in Singapore, I'm happy to meet in person.

If not, a 60-minute video call works just as well. You will leave with a clearer decision on priorities, resourcing, and next steps.

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