Whether you're an early-stage startup in crisis mode or a Series A/B company facing strategic tech pivots—I provide hands-on leadership, proven frameworks, and AI-focused expertise to navigate critical inflection points and accelerate your path to success.
Strategic, on-demand guidance when you need it most
Leverage 30+ years of technical and product leadership to navigate the chaos of early-stage growth. Get actionable, experience-based solutions—not generic advice—to avoid costly mistakes and accelerate your path to market. Crisis mode? I specialize in rapid diagnostics and turnaround strategies when you can't afford another wrong move.
Expert advice on product strategy, technical decisions, and market fit
Investor readiness and pitch review
Troubleshooting team, tech, or process bottlenecks
Access to proven frameworks and startup health checklists
Emergency triage for startups facing critical milestones
Confidential, no-judgment problem-solving sessions
Founders seeking rapid intervention, strategic clarity, or experienced guidance to navigate pivots, funding rounds, and scale decisions without the commitment of ongoing engagements.
Hands-on executive leadership without the full-time burn
Act as your Fractional CTO, CPO, or technical co-founder to build, launch, and scale your product—with specialized expertise in AI-driven solutions. Get senior leadership experience when you need it most, without the overhead of a full-time executive hire. I step in to provide technical vision, team leadership, and investor-ready strategy.
Technical vision and roadmap creation (MVP to scale)
AI/ML architecture and technology stack decisions
Team building, hiring, and process development for AI initiatives
Interim leadership for product, engineering, or data initiatives
Board/investor communications and technical due diligence
Crisis management for technical setbacks or team transitions
Early-stage startups needing senior technical leadership but not ready to hire full-time, or Series A/B companies requiring interim leadership during transitions—especially those building AI-powered products or facing technical crises that require immediate, experienced intervention.
For Series A/B startups at critical inflection points
Hit product-market fit but your architecture won't scale? Investor pressure to modernize or pivot? Engineering team built for v1.0 can't deliver v2.0? I specialize in surgical tech stack redesigns that preserve momentum while future-proofing your platform—no revenue disruption, no downtime. This isn't digital transformation theater—it's actual execution that positions you for the next round or successful exit.
Complete tech stack pivots that maintain 99.9999% uptime
Product repositioning aligned with evolving market opportunities
Team transition leadership (v1.0 to v2.0 builders) without losing institutional knowledge
Investor communication that translates technical pivots into growth narratives
Phased transformation roadmaps that keep revenue flowing while rebuilding mid-flight
Proven track record: 20% cost reduction, 100x capacity increase, acquisition-ready positioning
Series A/B startups where product-market fit is achieved but the architecture won't scale, tech debt is threatening growth, or competitive landscape has shifted requiring rapid repositioning—and you need to change the tires while the car is moving.
The Challenge: Platform could barely serve 50K impressions/day and would crash at 1K messages/sec. Every new campaign launch meant downtime and lost client confidence. They had product-market fit with major brands but couldn't scale.
The Solution: Complete service delivery network redesign and application stack simplification—executed in production with zero downtime.
The Results: Scaled from 1K to 1M messages/sec (1000x increase), platform now processing 86B impressions/day, 99.9999% uptime maintained, 20% cost reduction, positioned for successful acquisition. This is what "strategic transformation" actually means.
Curated access to vetted AI tools, platforms, and services—delivered through strategic partnerships. Every recommendation is tested for founder value and AI readiness.
Unified workspace for harnessing leading AI models. Custom AI agents tailored to specific startup needs (marketing, technical, research, ops). Real-time collaboration and document-centric workflows.
Best for: Lean teams looking to multiply productivity and strategic thinking through AI
Managed, scalable platform for machine learning and data pipelines. Built for rapid iteration, reproducibility, and cost control. Integrates with major cloud, data, and AI tools.
Best for: Startups building or scaling AI/ML products
Personalized coaching and mock interviews for technical and AI roles. Access to a network of expert coaches and fast-track job placement. Up-to-date resources for hiring AI/ML talent.
Best for: Startups hiring or prepping talent for high-stakes AI roles
Access to vetted partners for AI/ML development, design, and engineering. Project-based or ongoing relationships—curated for AI startup needs. End-to-end support from AI MVP to production scale.
Best for: Startups needing specialized AI development expertise
Tailored programs for startups at any stage with unique challenges—combining strategic advisory, fractional leadership, and partner resources into one seamless experience.
48-72 hour rapid assessment for early-stage startups in crisis: runway analysis, MVP rescue, team stability
Comprehensive technical assessment for growth-stage startups: scalability analysis, tech debt evaluation, transformation roadmap
Comprehensive evaluation of your AI capabilities, infrastructure, and strategic positioning
48-hour turnaround for critical AI/ML technical issues or product failures
Technical deck preparation and demo optimization for AI-focused fundraising
Deep-dive technical audit of your AI/ML systems, with actionable improvement roadmap
Complete roadmap for strategic pivots (product, market, or technical) with investor communication strategy
Manage engineering team evolution from v1.0 to v2.0 without losing momentum or institutional knowledge
Flexible engagement models designed to align with your startup's stage, budget, and strategic needs. Every engagement starts with a free consultation to ensure we're the right fit.
Hourly consulting, monthly retainer, or project-based engagements. Cash-based compensation with no equity component.
COMPENSATION:
Hourly or monthly retainer • No equity
IDEAL FOR:
Funded startups needing strategic guidance or hands-on leadership without equity dilution
Strategic advisory role with regular check-ins, network access, and board observer options. No cash component.
COMPENSATION:
0.25% - 2% equity stake (structure tailored to engagement scope and timeline)
IDEAL FOR:
Pre-seed/seed startups seeking experienced guidance with minimal cash outlay
Deep, long-term partnership with hands-on technical leadership, board participation, and strategic decision-making. Pure equity-based.
COMPENSATION:
5% - 15% equity stake (vesting aligned with value delivery and strategic milestones)
IDEAL FOR:
Pre-seed/seed startups needing a committed technical partner with deep involvement
Tailored solutions for unique situations. Revenue sharing, commission-based partnerships, or hybrid models (cash + equity).
COMPENSATION:
Negotiated based on scope • Cash, equity, commission, or hybrid
IDEAL FOR:
Emergency interventions, interim leadership, strategic projects, or service provider partnerships
45-minute discovery call to understand your challenges and determine which model fits your needs. No obligation—just clarity on how I can help.
Whether you're in crisis mode or planning a strategic transformation, let's talk. Everything is confidential, and there's no obligation—just real help from someone who's navigated every stage from chaos to successful exit.