Startup Mentor / Technical Advisor — Stack, MVP, Hiring, and Risk
If you’re searching for a startup mentor (technical), a startup technical advisor, or someone to help you choose a stack and ship an MVP, you likely want clarity:
- what to build first (and what to cut)
- how to avoid expensive technical mistakes
- how to hire the right engineers or manage an outsourced team
I help founders turn a “blurred idea” into a practical plan: scope, requirements, architecture direction, hiring, and delivery checkpoints.
When mentoring is the fastest path
Mentoring is ideal if:
- you don’t have a CTO yet, but you need decisions now
- you’re unsure whether you need web, mobile, Telegram, or a hybrid
- you’re picking between stacks (and everyone sells you their favorite)
- you want an MVP plan that validates the business, not a “perfect product”
- you’re worried about outsourcing risks and quality
What we do (typical first 1–2 weeks)
- Discovery session: goals, constraints, success metrics
- Scope & requirements: user flows, user stories, acceptance criteria
- Tech strategy: architecture direction, stack decision, key tradeoffs
- Estimate & roadmap: timeline ranges + assumptions + release plan
- Hiring & vendor control: interview loop, code review gates, deliverables
Deliverables you can reuse with any team
- MVP scope (must‑have vs later)
- requirements structure (PRD/SRS outline, acceptance criteria)
- architecture notes (what matters now vs later)
- risk list and mitigation plan
- hiring scorecard + interview questions
- “definition of done” checklist for contractors
Engagement models
- 1–3 sessions: quick decisions and a plan
- Mentor retainer: weekly/biweekly advisory + async reviews
- Hands‑on checkpointing: review specs, estimates, PRs, releases
FAQ (high‑intent)
Can you help me choose the right tech stack?
Yes. The decision is based on constraints: time, budget, team, product risk, and go‑to‑market.
Will you help me write a technical specification / requirements?
Yes — so you can get a reliable estimate and avoid “it wasn’t included”.
Can you help me hire a CTO / tech lead / developers?
Yes — I can design the process, run interviews, and help you decide.
How do we control an outsourced team without micromanaging?
By setting deliverables, acceptance criteria, review gates, and a release cadence.
Do you also build the MVP?
Yes — if needed, I can switch from mentoring into delivery (full‑cycle development).
If you need clarity on MVP, stack, hiring, and a delivery plan — we can structure it fast and realistically.