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This is a mutual selection process. We're selective about engagements, and you should be selective about partners. If technology execution is critical and the stakes are high, let's talk.
We review every application personally and respond within 2 business days.
Who Should Apply
My engagements are for companies where technology execution is critical and the cost of getting it wrong is unacceptable. If you're looking for cheap help, part-time advisory, or fractional consulting, we're not the right partner.
- Founder-led companies where technology execution is blocking business outcomes
- Post-fundraise companies facing execution pressure and scaling challenges
- Organizations with CTO/VP Eng gaps or leadership misalignment creating execution risk
- Companies preparing for scale, platform shifts, or M&A where technical readiness is critical
- Boards and investors who need execution truth, not optimism
Minimum Readiness Criteria
Before applying, ensure you meet these criteria. We're direct about fit because misalignment wastes everyone's time.
- Technology is core to your business model, not a support function
- You have meaningful revenue or funding that supports premium engagement
- You're ready to give real decision-making authority and execution ownership
- The cost of getting technology wrong is high—this isn't a nice-to-have
- You're open to discussing compensation structure (cash, and in some cases equity) that aligns with outcomes
We operate as: embedded leadership with full accountability and equity alignment. We provide executive-level technology leadership, not hourly consulting, part-time advisory, staff augmentation, or fractional CTO services.
How Engagements Are Structured
Every engagement is structured around outcomes and alignment, not hours or time allocation. Here's what to expect:
Compensation
Cash (monthly retainer or fixed fee) + meaningful equity participation. Equity typically ranges from 0.5%–2% depending on stage, scope, and engagement duration. This alignment ensures we're building value, not billing hours.
Authority
Full execution authority for technology decisions, architecture, team structure, and vendor governance. We operate with CEO-level partnership and explicit decision rights.
Accountability
We own outcomes. Full accountability, complete ownership, dedicated focus. If we engage, we're fully embedded and accountable for results.
Duration
Engagements typically range from 6–12 months for ongoing embedded leadership, or 90 days for fixed-scope turnarounds. I design transitions from day one.
What Happens After You Apply
Initial Review (2 Business Days)
We review every application personally. If there's a potential fit, we'll schedule a 30-minute discovery call to understand your situation, assess alignment, and determine if an engagement makes sense.
Discovery & Alignment (1–2 Weeks)
If we proceed, we'll conduct a deeper assessment: current-state analysis, stakeholder interviews, technical review. We'll define engagement scope, compensation structure (cash + equity), decision rights, and operating cadence. This is mutual selection—we're assessing fit on both sides.
Engagement Start
If we align, we'll execute a simple engagement agreement and begin immediately. We don't do long sales cycles or complex contracting. We focus on clarity, alignment, and execution.
If We're Not a Fit
We'll tell you directly. If we're not the right partner—whether due to stage, budget, scope, or misalignment—we'll recommend alternatives or suggest when to reconnect. Direct communication, clear timelines, honest assessment.
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Be direct and specific. The more clarity you provide, the better we can assess fit.
We're selective. You should be too.
I take on a limited number of strategic engagements each year. We're selective because execution at this level requires full commitment—from both sides.
If technology execution is critical to your business and the stakes are high, apply. If you're looking for cheap help or part-time advisory, we're not the right partner.