Focused review / fixed session
CTO Advisory
Make the expensive decision with a clearer view.
What we work through
CTO-level guidance on build vs. buy, vendors, product scope, technical direction or engineering leadership.
Who this is for
Founders, CEOs and engineering or product leaders choosing a direction, vendor, team structure or delivery plan.
What you work toward
- Compare the options against your business goals, cost and delivery constraints.
- Work through a recommended direction, its risks and the decisions to take next.
These are the decisions we work toward during the session. A written report, substantial pre-read, implementation and ongoing support are not included unless separately agreed.
When to choose something else
An ongoing fractional CTO appointment, recruiting service or implementation team. Continued leadership or delivery needs a separate scope.
The boundary matters
- Choose 60 or 120 minutes, not an open-ended block of hours.
- Advice and decision support, not a delivery team or an ongoing CTO appointment.
Related work and thinking
Eliseo's writing on specification, verification and engineering judgment.
Work directly with Eliseo for founder-led advisory. Selected work shows the kind of systems behind the advice.
How to prepare
- Describe the decision, business goal, deadline and options already considered.
- Bring a brief outline of the team and current system; agree any document review in advance.
Keep credentials, private code, documents and customer data out of the inquiry. We agree confidentiality, any pre-read and an appropriate secure access process before reviewing private materials.
Secure sharing and website termsWhat happens next
- Choose your session, verify your email and share a little non-sensitive context.
- Review the fixed total and session terms, then pay securely through Stripe.
- After payment is verified, choose a time on Google Calendar. Google confirms your appointment. If you need help booking, our team will contact you within 24 hours of your request.