Investors, boards, and founder teams ask direct questions before we engage. Use this FAQ to see the frequent ones, how each engagement runs, the access we require, and the evidence we deliver so decisions stay fast, board-ready, and owned responsibly.
We start with a 45-minute sponsor call to confirm decision deadlines, target outcomes, and access paths. Within 24 hours we issue an evidence checklist and align on stakeholders. The Tech Sanity Check cadence applies to urgent diagnostics; longer diligences follow the same entry playbook with additional deep-dive interviews scheduled up front.
The 72-hour sprint is designed for founders or boards who need a fast RAG baseline before a vote. Full Technical Due Diligence runs 5 or 10 days, layering code sampling, integration modelling, and multi-track interviews. Findings from the sprint can seed the diligence track, so nothing is duplicated.
We slot in alongside current executives. The Fractional CTO engagement takes accountability for delivery cadences, security remediation, and hiring plans while elevating existing managers. If a permanent CTO is joining, we plan handover milestones so commitments survive the transition.
Every engagement ships a board-ready memo, RAG heatmap, and 90-day plan. Longer diligences include Bill-of-Cloud models, people/process matrices, and an evidence vault referencing repos, logs, and policies. We timestamp unknowns so stakeholders see where confidence is evidence-backed versus pending access.
Access stays read-only, scoped to engagement needs, and revoked at close-out. We handle credentials through your IdP or temporary accounts, never via email. For regulated data, we align with existing SOC 2 or ISO controls and document every artifact collected in the close-out log.
Yes. Each assessment converts cloud spend into unit economics and runway scenarios. Findings feed the FinOps actions embedded in diligence reports and the operating rhythm we run during Fractional CTO mandates. Finance partners receive the same models so decisions stay traceable.
We review the plan with sponsors, assign provisional owners, and agree on communication cadence. If you need execution support, we transition into a Fractional CTO block or a targeted remediation sprint. You also gain access to curated benchmarks on Signals to monitor progress.
Email [email protected] or use the secure form on the main site. Share timeline pressures, stakeholders, and current tooling. We respond within one business day with a scoping agenda and, if helpful, a redacted sample deliverable to align expectations.
For deeper context, review the detailed service pages for the Tech Sanity Check, Technical Due Diligence, and Fractional CTO. You can also see our curated research on Signals or request a redacted report sample.
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