A Technical Co-Pilot.Without the equity ask.
You have the vision. You don't have a CTO. You're making technical decisions that will shape your business for years, alone. I sit beside you for the calls that matter — and disappear when they don't.
No Equity, No Retainer
Cash-only and minute-by-minute. You keep your cap table clean, and you only pay for the time you actually use.
- No equity, no advisory shares
- No retainer, no monthly minimum
- Walk away whenever — no exit clause
Senior-Level Judgment
Twenty years of building, breaking, and shipping software. The patterns I see come from real engagements, not from reading Hacker News.
- Architecture and stack decisions
- Hiring, vendor, and contract review
- I roll up my sleeves and build, too
Where Founders Bring Me In
The four most common moments — but you don't need to be in any of them to start a conversation.
Validating an Idea
Pressure-test the technical feasibility before you spend a dime building. Stack choices, integrations, hosting math — all sketched out together.
Shipping an MVP
I can build it directly, manage a contractor, or pair with you on the work. Whatever ships fastest with the budget you have.
Vetting a Quote or Hire
Got a $40K proposal from an agency, or a candidate you are unsure about? Bring me in for a second opinion before you sign.
Untangling Existing Code
Inherit a codebase, lose your developer, or need to make sense of what you have? I will audit it and tell you exactly where you stand.
How It Works
Three steps from first conversation to actual progress.
Book a Discovery Call
Tell me where you are — idea, prototype, launched, growing. No pitch deck required.
Pick Your Engagement
One call, an MVP build, or a standing weekly check-in. Scope it the way that fits your stage.
Pay by the Minute
Every minute reported, every invoice itemized. No retainers, no equity, no lock-in.
Frequently Asked
The questions founders ask before our first call.
Stop guessing alone.
Whether you're sketching an idea or steering a launched product, a 30-minute call costs you nothing and almost always saves you something.