How Technical Partnership Works
A different approach to early-stage investing: capital combined with hands-on technical contribution
The Technical Partnership Model
Unlike traditional advisory relationships, I provide immediate technical value alongside capital investment.
Capital Investment
$25K-$75K depending on stage and technical needs
Technical Contribution
Hands-on development, architecture design, code reviews
Equity Alignment
Combined investor + technical contributor equity position
Flexible Engagement
Scale involvement based on development cycles and needs
The Partnership Process
Technical Deep Dive
Week 1-2I actually review your code, architecture, and technical decisions. Not surface-level "due diligence" - real technical assessment from someone who will be contributing.
- Architecture review and scalability assessment
- Code quality evaluation and technical debt analysis
- Technology stack validation and optimization opportunities
- Team capability assessment and technical leadership gaps
- Infrastructure and deployment pipeline review
Investment & Integration
Week 3-4Investment terms finalized alongside technical partnership agreement. Begin immediate technical contribution to validate the partnership approach.
- Capital investment ($25K-$75K) with standard early-stage terms
- Technical contributor equity for hands-on development work
- Defined technical responsibilities and time commitments
- Communication protocols and collaboration tools setup
- Success metrics for both financial and technical contributions
Immediate Contribution
Month 1-3Start solving actual problems. Whether that's code reviews, architecture decisions, debugging production issues, or technical hiring.
- Direct code contribution to critical features or infrastructure
- Architecture design for scaling challenges
- Performance optimization and technical debt reduction
- Technical interview process and senior hiring
- DevOps and deployment pipeline improvements
Ongoing Technical Partnership
Month 3+Regular collaboration on technical strategy, scaling decisions, and team development. Available for urgent technical discussions and critical technical decisions.
- Strategic technical planning and roadmap development
- Technical team scaling and leadership development
- Vendor selection and technical partnership decisions
- Emergency technical support and problem-solving
- Preparation for future funding rounds and technical due diligence
What to Expect from Technical Partnership
Based on 25 years of technical leadership and recent startup experience
Hands-On Problem Solving
I debug actual issues, not just point them out
Rapid Response
Available for urgent technical decisions and emergencies
Scalability Focus
25+ years of building systems that handle growth
Team Development
Help build and scale your technical team
Startup Reality
Recent startup experience, not just enterprise background
Technical Innovation
AI/ML, blockchain, fintech expertise when relevant
Ready to Discuss Technical Partnership?
Let's talk about your technical challenges and how hands-on partnership could accelerate your progress