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Advisory & Board

As a technical advisor, I bring seasoned expertise to your strategic technology decisions. Board or technical committee participation, support during technology pivots, due diligence for investors and ad-hoc guidance on key decisions. A long-term partnership to keep your tech direction sound.

Key Points

  • Board or technical committee participation
  • Technical due diligence for investors and acquirers
  • Strategic guidance on technology choices
  • Support during pivots or scaling transitions
  • Technology watch and opportunity identification

Related Competencies

StrategyArchitectureTech Due DiligenceScalingInnovation

Frequently asked questions

Q.What engagement format?
R.Three options: board participation (1 quarterly meeting + async access), flexible advisor (3-5h/month mixing calls + written), one-off due diligence for investors (fixed-price over 2-4 weeks). Minimum 6-month engagement for the first two formats.
Q.What's your rate?
R.Monthly retainer for the recurring advisor format (depending on hours), fixed-price for due diligence. For early-stage, I'm open to a cash + equity mix adapted to stage and scope. We sort out the numbers at the discovery.
Q.Do you sit in on board meetings or is it 1-on-1 with the CEO?
R.Both depending on the format. In "flex advisor", it's mostly 1-on-1 CEO + written. In "board", I attend quarterly meetings and stay available async between sessions. I can also challenge your investors directly if you want tech backup.
Q.What topics do you cover?
R.Major architecture decisions (build vs buy, stack choice, rewrite vs incremental), technical pivots, fundraising due diligence (startup side or VC side), tech leader hiring (sourcing, interviews, negotiation), roadmap arbitration.
Q.What's the difference with CTO as a service?
R.Advisor = occasional and strategic (you stay in charge of decisions and execution). CTO as a service = I own technical leadership directly. If you have an internal CTO and want a senior sparring partner, it's advisory. If you don't have a CTO, it's more likely CTO as a service.
Q.Do you sign NDA and advisor agreement?
R.Yes, on all engagements. FAST (Founder/Advisor Standard Template) advisor agreement for equity engagements, standard NDA for the rest. No public mention without written approval.