technical advisory FAQs

Question 1

What is technical advisory and what does it include?

Accepted Answer

Technical advisory provides on-demand engineering expertise to business leaders and non-technical founders. Engagements typically include: reviewing vendor proposals and development contracts, assessing development team performance and code quality, evaluating technology architecture decisions, advising on build-versus-buy choices, conducting technical due diligence for partnerships or acquisitions, and serving as the technical voice in leadership meetings. We translate complex technical topics into business-relevant terms so you can make informed decisions.

Question 2

What is a fractional CTO and do I need one?

Accepted Answer

A fractional CTO provides part-time senior technology leadership for businesses that need engineering oversight but are not ready to hire a full-time CTO. If you have a development team you cannot fully evaluate, are making technology decisions without confidence, or are experiencing persistent delivery problems with no internal accountability mechanism, fractional CTO support fills that gap at a fraction of the cost of a full-time hire.

Question 3

How much does technical advisory cost in India?

Accepted Answer

Technical advisory retainers in India range from ₹40,000 per month for light-touch advisory (a few hours monthly for specific reviews) to ₹2,50,000 per month for deep fractional CTO engagement with regular team involvement, sprint reviews, and architecture oversight.

Question 4

Can you review a vendor proposal before we sign a contract?

Accepted Answer

Yes - and strongly recommended for any engagement above ₹5,00,000. We review proposals for technical scope completeness, hidden assumptions, realistic timeline assessment, technology choices relative to requirements, and pricing fairness. A one-time review cost is trivial compared to a poorly structured vendor contract.

Question 5

Can you evaluate whether our development team is performing well?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Development team assessment covers: code quality review, delivery velocity analysis, process maturity, communication and transparency, technical debt accumulation, and security practices - producing a clear findings report with specific recommendations for addressing gaps.

Question 6

Do you serve on advisory boards?

Accepted Answer

Yes. We serve in formal technical advisory board roles for startups that need credible technical oversight for investor confidence and governance purposes - including participating in board meetings and providing technical perspective on strategic decisions.

Question 7

Do you work with business leaders in Mumbai and Pune?

Accepted Answer

Yes. We provide technical advisory services to founders, CEOs, and business leaders across Mumbai and Pune - both as ongoing retainer advisors and for specific project-based technical oversight.

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