Frequently Asked Questions

With paid consultancy, you pay standard rates for our time and expertise - straightforward client-vendor relationship. With equity partnership, we work for ownership only - no cash changes hands, but we become genuine stakeholders in your success. The hybrid model combines reduced rates with equity, sharing both risk and reward.

We handle everything technical: architecture decisions, technology selection, building the product, hiring and managing developers, technical due diligence for fundraising, and scaling systems as you grow. We're not just coders - we're strategic partners who've been through the startup journey 25+ times.

We're technology-agnostic and choose the right tools for each project. Our experience spans PHP, Python, Node.js, Go, React, Vue, mobile (iOS/Android), cloud infrastructure (AWS, GCP, Azure), databases (SQL and NoSQL), and real-time systems. We've shipped products across every platform imaginable.

Yes. We regularly take over existing projects, whether they need a complete rewrite, incremental improvement, or just ongoing maintenance and scaling. We'll assess the current state honestly and recommend the most pragmatic path forward.

We look for ambitious scale (platforms that could serve millions), technical complexity (where our experience adds real value), long-term potential, and founders we genuinely want to work with. We're selective because we invest deeply in every project we take on.

We typically work with 3-4 ventures at any given time. Quality over quantity. This allows us to give each project the deep attention it deserves rather than spreading ourselves thin.

It varies by model. Equity partnerships usually span 2-4 years from MVP to exit. Paid consultancy can range from focused 3-month sprints to ongoing retained relationships. We structure engagements around your specific needs and goals.

For paid consultancy, all IP belongs to you - it's your code, your product. For equity partnerships, IP typically sits with the company (which we both own stakes in). We're flexible and will structure things fairly based on the specific arrangement.

We adapt to your preferences - Slack, email, video calls, whatever works. For equity partnerships, we're typically embedded in your communication channels as true team members. We believe in async communication with regular sync check-ins.

Yes, we're happy to sign reasonable NDAs before discussing your project in detail. We understand the sensitivity of early-stage ideas and treat all conversations as confidential by default.

For paid consultancy, our day rates reflect 25+ years of experience and a track record of successful exits. We're not the cheapest option, but we deliver exceptional value. Contact us for specific pricing based on your project scope.

Equity arrangements vary based on stage, our involvement level, and the specific opportunity. For technical co-founder roles, we typically take meaningful equity (often 10-25%) with standard vesting. We're always transparent and fair in negotiations.