Consulting for Startups
Sparring partner for tech startups
Speed matters in the early stages of a company. Technical decisions therefore need to be made pragmatically – without making future scaling harder. I support startups in setting the right course early on, building a future-proof IT foundation and avoiding costly course corrections down the road.
Laying the right IT foundation for turning ideas into scalable companies
Founders often lack either the technical background or the emotional distance needed to make critical IT decisions with a long-term perspective. Early IT hires are rarely experienced enough to confidently set the right course. That’s exactly where I come in.
I support founders as an external sparring partner and as an interim CTO – helping you answer the questions that matter in a way that’s sustainable for your business.
Topics we can work on together
Product & Technology
- How “messy” can our MVP be?
- How do we keep cloud costs under control?
- Which tools and frameworks should we use?
Team & Organization
- When does it make sense to hire the first developer – and what profile should they have?
- Junior, senior, or freelancer: who is the right choice, and when?
Architecture & Quality
- Which architecture enables fast iteration and long-term extensibility?
- Testing, security, compliance – what needs to happen now, and what can wait?
Growth & Investors
- Which KPIs matter to investors?
- How realistic are our scaling assumptions?
More than consulting: my services for your growth goals
From my own experience as a developer and CTO in startups, I know how critical solid organizational and process foundations are for smooth delivery later on. And I also know that one-size-fits-all solutions always fall short. That’s why I offer tailored services – not fixed consulting packages.
You decide what kind of support you need: a one-time consulting session or longer-term guidance. Whatever you choose, you’ll always benefit from my hands-on experience from 15+ years in software development.
- As a sparring partner, I help you work through strategic decisions and answer targeted, high-impact questions.
- I assess your IT across all three dimensions – organization, processes, and technology – and provide a clear roadmap with concrete recommendations to get the fundamentals right.
- I coach your IT employees to make decisions in a structured way, justify them clearly, and grow into their roles.
- If needed, I also step in as an interim CTO, support your team in day-to-day operations, and create the conditions for a smooth transition to a permanent CTO or lead structure.
What IT challenges are you facing?
Let’s talk about your current priorities and see whether I’m the right strategic partner for you. Simply book an introductory call to get started. Have questions upfront? You can also reach out via email – I usually respond within 48 hours.