Founder problem 05
Prepare to scale
Scaling is not simply adding infrastructure or engineers. I help founders decide what needs attention now, what can wait and how to improve capacity without losing control of the product.
The situation
Prepare for the pressure you can reasonably expect
Funding, a larger customer, an acquisition process or steady growth can expose different weaknesses. A useful plan starts with the business change ahead, then examines the technology and team in that context.
Direct support
How I can help
I can assess the product, platform, delivery capability and team, then create a prioritised plan tied to the company context. I can also provide continuing fractional CTO leadership or an independent technical due diligence review.
This may be relevant if
- A funding round or major customer commitment is approaching.
- The platform works today, but its practical limits are unclear.
- The engineering team is growing without a clear operating model.
- You need an independent account of risk for a transaction.
A useful first step
Start with the decision in front of you
If a change in scale, funding or ownership is approaching, tell me what is changing and what needs to be understood.
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