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Consulting

Make the right technical decisions early and avoid six figure mistakes down the road.

The most expensive software decisions are the ones you make in the first two weeks. Technology choices, architecture patterns, team structure, vendor selection, these compound for years.

Our consulting engagements help you make those decisions with confidence. We bring experience from dozens of projects across industries so you can learn from others' mistakes instead of making your own.

We consult on: technology selection (frameworks, languages, platforms, vendors), build vs buy decisions, MVP scoping and feature prioritization, technical due diligence for acquisitions or investments, team structure and hiring plans for engineering organizations, technical roadmap planning, legacy system modernization strategies, and vendor evaluation and contract review.

Engagements are typically structured as weekly advisory sessions (2-4 hours) over 1-3 months. You get direct access to a senior engineer who has built and shipped production software, not a consultant who only makes slide decks.

We also offer one time engagements: technical audits (1-2 weeks), architecture reviews, and second opinions on proposals from other vendors.

FAQ

Common Questions

What is the difference between consulting and development?

Consulting is about decisions: what to build, which technology to use, how to structure your team. Development is about execution: actually building the thing. Many clients start with consulting and transition to development once the plan is clear.

Can you help us hire developers?

Yes. We help define roles, write job descriptions, conduct technical interviews, and evaluate candidates. We can also advise on team structure, when to hire generalists vs specialists, remote vs on site, senior vs junior mix.

How do consulting engagements work?

Typically 2-4 hours per week over 1-3 months. Calls, async communication via Slack, and written deliverables (decision documents, architecture diagrams, roadmaps). We adapt to your pace and communication preferences.

From the Blog

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How to Build an MVP That Actually Validates Your Idea

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