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For Startups

Move fast. Build the right thing.

Most startups don't fail because they can't execute — they fail because they spend too long building something nobody wants. Let's find out what works before you invest months into it.

The startup dilemma

You have a great idea. You can picture the product. But building software from scratch takes time, and time is the one thing you don't have. You need investors to believe. You need users to test. You need something real.

The worst outcome isn't shipping slowly — it's shipping the wrong thing fast. I help you cut through the uncertainty with a focused prototype that lets you learn and iterate before you've burned through your runway.

I've worked with founders across many industries. I know what a minimal viable product actually means — and what it doesn't.

Common challenges I help with

"We need something to show investors in 6 weeks."

"We don't know which features matter most to users yet."

"We're not sure what technology stack to build on."

"We have a developer but no senior technical guidance."

"We built v1 and need to rethink the architecture before v2."

What I do for startups

Focused engagements designed for early-stage speed.

Rapid MVP Development

A focused two-week sprint to go from concept to a working, demonstrable application. Not a mockup — real software you can put in front of users or investors.

  • Scoped to what matters most — nothing extra
  • Daily check-ins and transparent progress
  • Handoff-ready code you own completely

Technology & Architecture Guidance

The choices you make at the start are the hardest to undo. I help you pick a stack that fits your team, your budget, and your growth trajectory — not just what's trendy.

  • Framework and language selection
  • Hosting and infrastructure recommendations
  • Database design that scales with you

Existing Codebase Review

Already have code? I'll review what you've built and give you an honest assessment of technical debt, structural risks, and what to address before you scale.

  • Written report with prioritized recommendations
  • Identify security and reliability risks early
  • Upgrade path planning for frameworks and dependencies

Fractional CTO / Technical Advisor

Not ready to hire a full-time CTO? I can serve as your ongoing technical advisor — available for questions, decisions, and direction as you build your team.

  • Weekly or bi-weekly check-ins
  • Hiring guidance for your first engineering hires
  • Vendor evaluation and contract review

How an engagement works

Simple, transparent, no surprises.

  1. Discovery call

    A free 30-minute conversation to understand your goals, constraints, and what success looks like. No sales pitch — just an honest conversation.

  2. Scope & proposal

    I put together a clear written proposal: what we'll build, what we won't, the timeline, and the cost. Everything is agreed on before any work starts.

  3. Build & check in

    We work in short cycles with frequent updates. You see progress early and can course-correct before it becomes expensive.

  4. Deliver & hand off

    You get working software, full source code, documentation, and a walkthrough. The engagement ends cleanly, with nothing left unclear.

Let's talk about your idea

The first conversation is free. Tell me what you're building and we'll figure out the best next step together.

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