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code35

advisory

A CTO-level sounding board on retainer. We stand beside you for strategic technology and AI decisions. We don't write code or manage your team — we help you ask the right questions and find the right answers.

Async access
2 hr
Urgent response
1:1
Monthly session
01when you need it

When an advisor actually helps.

Not everyone needs an advisor, not always. If one of the four situations below feels familiar, let's talk. If none do, you probably don't need one right now — saying that is part of our job too.

before a strategic decision

Before moving to new technology

You're about to invest in AI. You're thinking about a new architecture. A vendor choice is in front of you. Once you decide, backtracking is hard — let's put two heads together beforehand.

technical sounding board

When you need a sounding board to decide

You're torn. A few options, not sure which is right. Nobody on your team you can debate this with objectively. Having someone always reachable for a quick call becomes valuable.

technical leadership support

As a junior CTO or solo technical lead

You're the only technical decision-maker in the company. Or you have a junior CTO who needs a more experienced voice nearby. Ongoing coaching + expertise on tap for the hard moments.

crisis & urgent support

When an unexpected technical crisis hits

Security breach. Key person leaving. Production down. Vendor pulling out. In moments like these, having an experienced advisor within reach is the shortest path from panic to a calm decision.

02how we work

How we work.

We're available across three layers. Which one sees most use depends on your company's situation and that month's needs — we adjust together.

L1

Continuous Access

async

Reach out any time via Slack, email, or WhatsApp. We read messages and reply within 24 hours. Ideal for quick questions — if no long answer is needed, send a message and get on with your day.

  • Slack / email / mobile messaging
  • 24-hour response guarantee
  • Message history always available
L2

Regular Sessions

deep dive

Monthly or bi-weekly 1:1 video calls. A pre-agreed agenda, 90 minutes of deep discussion. For strategic decisions, roadmap reviews, technical architecture debates.

  • Monthly or bi-weekly cadence
  • Prepared, agenda-based sessions
  • Action notes and follow-up list
L3

Emergency Line

crisis

A separate channel for crises. Production issue, security breach, unexpected vendor change — we respond within 2 hours on critical incidents. Unlimited use per year.

  • 2-hour response on urgent calls
  • Unlimited use per year
  • Deep support sized to the crisis
03industries

Sectors we advise in.

Technology and AI decisions rest on common principles across sectors. We have deep project experience in the ones below — if yours is here, the conversation moves faster.

Travel & TourismVisa ServicesSaaSFinTechE-CommerceHealthcareLogisticsEducationReal EstateManufacturingHospitalityMediaLegal TechAgricultureInsuranceEventsRetailConstruction
NoteIn advisory relationships, decision-making experience matters more than sector knowledge.
04our workflow

How the relationship starts and continues.

Advisory is a long-term relationship. The first week matters — both sides get clearer on need and on fit. After that, it runs in a steady rhythm.

Phase 01intro

Match

We get to know each other and test fit.

In a free 60-minute call we understand your company's situation, expectations, and goals. We tell you honestly whether we're the right advisor for you — if not, we recommend someone else.

Deliverables
  • Mutual fit assessment
  • Format recommendation based on needs
  • Focus areas for the first month
Phase 02first month

Onboarding

We learn the context and set the cadence.

The first month is intense: meeting the team, reviewing existing systems, reading the roadmap. We invest more time here because learning the context determines the quality of every later piece of advice.

Deliverables
  • Rapid systems and process audit
  • Communication channel setup
  • First recommendation report
Phase 03ongoing

Continuous Partnership

Monthly retainer, continuous access, flexible format.

Continues as a monthly retainer. Regular sessions, async access, emergency line — you use each as needed. Every three months we run a short review to confirm together that the relationship still produces value.

Deliverables
  • Monthly 1:1 session + async access
  • Quarterly relationship review
  • Exit flexibility at any time
start free

Looking for a sounding board?

The first 60-minute intro call is free. Let's talk through your situation, expectations, and goals. Then we decide together whether we're the right advisor for you.