Technical Due Diligence for Critical Decisions
I provide independent technical assessment for founders and CEOs who need to make informed decisions about people, technology, and teams.
Whether you are hiring your first technical leader, evaluating a major software purchase, questioning whether your current team can deliver, or trying to separate AI hype from reality, I give you the clarity to move forward with confidence.
Clarity Within One Week
I focus on four areas where getting an independent technical perspective prevents the most expensive mistakes:
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Technical Hiring Due Diligence
The problem: A bad technical hire can cost your business over £130,000 when you factor in salary, lost productivity, team disruption, and the cost of starting over. The more senior the role, the higher the stakes.
Who it is for: Founders hiring CTOs, technical co-founders, engineering leads, or senior developers without internal technical expertise to properly evaluate candidates.
What I do:
- In-depth technical interviews that go beyond rehearsed answers
- Assessment of actual problem-solving ability and technical judgment
- Verification of claimed experience and track record
- Evaluation of leadership capability and communication skills
- Clear recommendation with supporting evidence
What you get: A written assessment within 48 hours of the interview, with a clear hire or do not hire recommendation and detailed reasoning you can act on immediately.
Software and Vendor Due Diligence
The problem: Software vendors are experts at selling. They know exactly what to say to make their product sound perfect for your needs. But once the contract is signed, you discover the limitations, the hidden costs, and the features that do not quite work as promised.
Who it is for: Founders evaluating CRM, ERP, or operational software. Businesses considering significant SaaS subscriptions. Anyone about to sign a technology contract worth more than £10,000 annually.
What I do:
- Independent evaluation of whether the solution actually fits your requirements
- Technical assessment of integration complexity and hidden costs
- Review of contract terms for lock-in risks and unfavourable clauses
- Comparison with alternative solutions you may not have considered
- Negotiation leverage based on technical findings
What you get: A clear recommendation on whether to proceed, negotiate, or walk away. Plus the specific technical questions to ask before signing.
Team Capability Assessment
The problem: Your technical team says everything is on track. But deadlines slip, features get descoped, and somehow the project always takes longer than promised. You suspect something is wrong but cannot pinpoint what, or whether the problem is fixable.
Who it is for: Founders who have inherited a technical team. CEOs questioning whether their current team can deliver on the roadmap. Leaders considering whether to invest in their existing team or make changes.
What I do:
- Confidential assessment of individual and team technical capabilities
- Review of processes, workflows, and delivery track record
- Gap analysis between current capabilities and business requirements
- Identification of key person risks and single points of failure
- Realistic assessment of what the team can actually deliver
What you get: An honest report on your team's strengths, gaps, and risks, with specific recommendations on how to address them, whether through training, hiring, restructuring, or external support.
AI Evaluation and Governance
The problem: Everyone is selling AI. Vendors promise transformation. Your competitors claim they are already using it. But between the hype and the reality, it is almost impossible to know what will actually work for your business and what is just noise designed to get you to sign a contract.
Who it is for: CEOs and founders being pitched AI solutions. Leaders trying to figure out where AI fits in their business. Anyone who suspects they are being oversold but cannot prove it.
What I do:
- Independent assessment of AI opportunities specific to your business
- Evaluation of vendor claims against what the technology can actually deliver
- Risk analysis covering data security, implementation complexity, and ongoing costs
- Governance framework development for safe, strategic AI adoption
- Clear roadmap for what to adopt now, what to wait on, and what to avoid
What you get: An honest assessment of what AI can and cannot do for your business right now, with specific recommendations you can act on and a framework for evaluating future opportunities.
Why Work With Confyd?
Real Experience, Not Theory
My assessments come from a decade of building and scaling technology companies, including systems handling billions of requests. I have seen what works, what fails, and how to tell the difference.
Built for Founders, Not Investors
I translate technical complexity into clear business decisions. No jargon, no hundred-page reports designed for PE committees. You get direct answers and actionable recommendations.
Independent and Objective
I do not sell software, place candidates, or take referral fees. My only incentive is giving you the truth about what you are evaluating.
Start with a Discovery Call
Duration: 30 minutes, no charge
What we cover
A focused conversation about the decision you are facing, the risks you are concerned about, and whether independent technical assessment would genuinely help.
What you get
Initial perspective on your situation, the specific questions you should be asking, and a clear recommendation on next steps. If I am not the right fit, I will tell you.
No pressure
This is not a sales call. It is a conversation to determine whether working together makes sense for your specific situation.
How Else I Can Help
Beyond specific due diligence engagements, I provide ongoing technical advisory for founders who need regular access to senior technical expertise:
Fractional CTO Services
Part-time technical leadership for businesses that need strategic guidance but are not ready for a full-time CTO. Includes technology strategy, team oversight, and ongoing technical decision support.
Technical Crisis Response
When things go wrong, whether it is a failed system, a departed CTO, or a project that has gone off the rails, I provide rapid assessment and stabilisation to get you back on track.
Investor-Ready Technical Review
Preparing for fundraising? I help you identify and address the technical issues that investors will scrutinise, so you pass due diligence the first time.