What I Do

The Technical Edge Your Startup Needs

I work with founders and startups in multiple capacities - from co-founder equity partnerships to advisory, MVP development, and team building. Choose the model that fits your stage and needs.

Service Options

01

Technical Co-Founder

I join as your technical co-founder with equity alignment - owning the entire tech stack, architecture, and engineering culture from day zero. You focus on vision; I make it ship.

Full technical ownership from 0→1
Equity partnership model
Architecture and systems design
Engineering culture setup
First 10-20 engineers hired
Product-engineering alignment

Best For

Founders with business/product expertise looking for technical co-founder parity.

02

Fractional CTO

Get a senior CTO-level partner without the full-time cost. I lead your engineering team, drive technical strategy, and keep your product moving - typically 2-3 days per week.

CTO-level strategy and leadership
Tech stack evaluation and migration
Team scaling and structure
Architecture reviews and audits
Hiring and interviewing
Vendor and tool selection

Best For

Startups with existing teams needing senior technical leadership and strategic direction.

03

Technical Advisor

Monthly advisory sessions to pressure-test your architecture, avoid costly mistakes, and access my network of engineers, VCs, and operators. No bureaucracy, just signal.

Monthly 1-on-1 strategy sessions
Architecture reviews and audits
Technical due diligence prep
Fundraising technical narrative
Network intros (engineers, VCs, operators)
Scalability planning

Best For

Early-stage founders who need strategic guidance without full-time commitment.

04

MVP Development Partner

I build your MVP from scratch - fast and right. Full-stack (Python, JS, React, Node), AI/ML integration, cloud deployment, and production-grade security baked in from commit one.

Full-stack development (8-12 weeks)
AI/ML feature integration
Cloud infrastructure setup (AWS, GCP)
Production-grade security
Responsive design and UX
Documentation and knowledge transfer

Best For

Non-technical founders or teams needing rapid MVP validation with quality code.

05

Engineering Team Building

Need to hire and structure an engineering team? I define roles, design the interview process, vet candidates, and set up the development workflows that help teams scale without chaos.

Role definition and leveling
Interview process design
Candidate vetting and screening
Development workflows setup
CI/CD and deployment pipelines
Engineering culture framework

Best For

Companies scaling from 0-5 engineers needing structure and hiring support.

Quick Comparison

AspectCo-FounderFractional CTOAdvisorMVP Dev
Time CommitmentFull-time2-3 days/week4-8 hours/monthProject-based
EquityYes (standard)OptionalNoNo
DurationLong-term commitmentLong-term commitmentLong-term commitmentLong-term commitment

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Not sure which service is right for you? Let's talk. I offer a free 30-minute consultation to understand your needs and recommend the best approach.

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