# Raul Popadineți

I am a founder-engineer building internet businesses through [Sunergos](https://sunergos.ro).

After 15+ years shipping products for US companies, I now split my time between my own bets and helping startups as a fractional CTO or founding engineer.

I work best with early-stage teams that need senior technical judgment and hands-on shipping speed without hiring a full-time CTO too early.

[GitHub](https://github.com/raulpopadineti) · [LinkedIn](https://www.linkedin.com/in/raulpopadineti) · [X](https://x.com/RaulOnRails) · [Email](mailto:raulp@hey.com) · [Resume](/resume)

## Operating Style

- I like practical products over hype.
- I optimize for leverage: shipping the right scope, building maintainable systems, and reducing execution drag.
- I treat writing as a core founder skill for remote, async teams.
- I prefer measurable progress over polished theater: fast iterations, clear tradeoffs, and visible outcomes.

## Fractional CTO / Founding Engineer

- Set technical direction from 0 to 1: architecture, stack choices, delivery plan, and product sequencing.
- Build critical paths hands-on: MVPs, core product workflows, integrations, and internal tooling.
- Level up execution: roadmap hygiene, engineering rituals, quality bar, and async communication.
- Support hiring and team growth: role definition, interview calibration, onboarding, and mentoring.
- Bridge product and engineering so business goals become shipped features.

## Current Bets

- [Git Digest](https://gitdigest.ai/) - automated code reports to help teams ship faster.
- [OG Pilot](https://ogpilot.com/) - one-click and dynamic Open Graph image generation for growth teams.
- [Squingo](https://squingo.com/) - event formats that turn gatherings into competitive fun.
- [One-off Invoice](https://oneoffinvoice.com/) - fast, professional invoices in seconds.
- [Health Insurances](https://asiguraridesanatate.ro/) - private health insurance comparison in Romania.
- [Calm Companies](https://calmcompanies.club/) - weekly job openings from companies known for healthy work culture.
- [EcoNub](https://econub.com/) - curated recycling map for Timișoara.
- [Fair Remote](https://www.producthunt.com/products/fair-remote) - transparent remote jobs board.

## Writing And Crafts

- [Writing](https://world.hey.com/raulp) - async clarity, lessons learned, and long-form thinking.
- [Animating](https://raulonrails.gumroad.com/l/beverage-animation?layout=profile) - visual experiments.
- [Photography](https://unsplash.com/@raulp) - everyday scenes and travel moments.
- [Reading](https://www.goodreads.com/user/show/78073900-raul-popadine-i) - books that challenge assumptions.

## Work Together

I take selective fractional CTO and founding engineer engagements with founders building ambitious products.

If you need senior technical leadership plus hands-on execution, email me at [raulp@hey.com](mailto:raulp@hey.com).