STOP WASTING DEVELOPMENT DOLLARS
Strategic Technical Advisory for Trailblazing Founders
Having a trusted advisor by your side can make all the difference.
As your strategic technical advisor, I provide invaluable insights and guidance to help you navigate complex tech decisions, ensuring your company creates scalable and efficient tech solutions aligned with short and long-term goals that we create together.
A STRATEGIC TECHNICAL ADVISOR CAN HELP YOU…
Avoid getting taken advantage of.
As an underrepresented founder, you have a ton of fear around getting screwed. Having a neutral party who has your back can help review contracts, find the right vendors, and step in when needed when there is a bad actor. You don’t know what you don’t know, so find someone who does.
Hold your hand along the way.
There is no such thing as a “one-size-fits-all” approach to growing a business. An advisor who has experience working with companies that span multiple industries can help you design the right strategy and lean on their experience and network to determine when pivots are needed.
Enhance your team capacity.
You may be encountering situations that are beyond your current team’s expertise or need to add a bit of “oomph” to your team slide for your next fundraise. Finding the right advisor who has complimentary skills to your current team can take your business to the next level as you grow and scale.
Open new doors.
My Mama always said, its not what you know - it’s who. In this case, a well connected advisor can help you get in front of the right people. Someone who understands your business model, well connected in your industry, and has had success in the past is worth its weight in gold.
Navigate difficult challenges.
Running a tech startup is hard work. Challenges come up on the daily and sometimes you just want to scream and run for the hills. A good advisor has a mixed tool-belt of experiences to pull from to help you and your team get through all of the ups and downs that come with building a company.
Understand this whole “tech” thing.
Wasted development time is wasted money. When there is any sort of miscommunication between a technical team and the business- it can come at a hefty price. A strategic technical advisor can help you integrate new tools and practices to optimize your tech workflow and team management.
Areas of Expertise
Advisory Services
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Think of me as your tech “secret weapon”.
I can help you:
Avoid common pitfalls, like being charged too much
Overcome technical challenges
Build, prioritize, and strategize on your product roadmap
Plan out your next feature or product transition (MVP -> V1)
Manage or avoid technical debt
Determine when to build or buy/license
Understand what the heck your developers are saying
Communicate business needs to your technical team
Explore new market opportunities
Add some technical “muscle” on your team slide to combat questions around technical expertise & experience
and more!
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I take a holistic approach when it comes to working with you on strategy and execution.
This isn’t just “tech advice”.
I’ll daw from my experience of building, selling, and advising startups over the last decade.
My strategic know-how includes:
Product
Fundraising
Building a Team
Go-to-Market
Creative Problem Solving
Basically, let’s get sh*t done.
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If you’re like, what tech process? This is especially for you.
I come armed with a background of operational excellence spanning multiple industries and use cases.
We’ll work together to make sure you have a solid tech workflow for effective communication and oversight of your tech team.
And it doesn’t just stop there. I love to help founders discover ways to automate or improve internal business processes with the use of technology.
“Kristin is an exceptional guide for anyone at a crossroads in the tech industry. Her insights as a female founder are not just impressive; they are deeply impactful.
Struggling to navigate your tech venture's next steps? Consult Kristin.
My personal experience has been transformative, thanks to the valuable network I've accessed through her courses and community, and the tailored coaching calls that have directly addressed my unique business challenges and prospects”
Carrie McKinnon, Founder of 28-ish
A LITTLE BIT OF EVERYTHING
I’ve been a builder, operator, and advisor to hundreds of tech startup founders. This unique blend of experience gives me an advantage when it comes to helping you develop a scalable strategy that will help your business grow and succeed.
As your advisor, I’m your tech partner.
When it comes to tech development specifically, I am highly skilled in my ability to effectively communicate complex business needs to technical teams to ensure that the product is meeting business and customer requirements.
I can also effectively communicate feedback and guidance from technical teams back to you in terms that you understand.
Let’s have a quick chat to see if I’m the best person to help you!
Advisory Packages
No guessing here! Know exactly what you are investing in.
Option One
PIONEER
Monthly Advisory
60 Minute Welcome Call for 6-month Planning & Strategy
1 60-Minute Call Monthly
Private Community Q/A Forum
Available as add-ons:
Phone Support, Project Work
Option Two
INNOVATE
Bi-Weekly Advisory
60 Minute Welcome Call for 6-month Planning & Strategy
2 60-Minute Calls Monthly
2 Hours Monthly Project Work
Phone Support (up to 30 min/mo)
Private Message Support (during business hours)
Private Community Q/A Forum
This package includes helping you get sh*t done with an extra set of hands for 2 hours each month.
Option Three
TRAILBLAZE
Weekly Advisory
60 Minute Welcome Call for 6-month Planning & Strategy
4 60-Minute Calls Monthly
5 Hours Monthly Project Work
Phone Support (up to 60 min/mo)
Private Message Support (during business hours)
Private Community Q/A Forum
This package includes helping you get sh*t done with an extra set of hands for 5 hours each month.
Advisory Services Structure
6-month commitment* from you for my advisory packages so that we can work together towards shared goals over a period of time to reach maximum transformation.
60-minute strategy call where we will plan out the next 6-months.
Monthly calls scheduled ahead of time based on your package. For example, we meet Tuesday’s every week at 11am.
Project work is where the real value can come in for you. An extra set of hands at your disposal each month! Think: wireframe feedback, ui/ux enhancements, taking your pitch deck to the next level!
Phone support hours are on a need-be basis during my business hours. These can be reserved for a venting sesh, working through a difficult problem that has come up, or providing feedback on something you or your team has been working on.
Private message support for anything that I can answer in a few short sentences or via audio-response. This is not a 911-messaging service for urgent needs.
Private community Q/A forum via the Tech AF Community platform. This is where you can share resources and connect with other founders who are also advisory clients.
LET'S WORK TOGETHER!
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Frequently Asked Questions
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Rolling up my sleeves and helping you get some sh*t done is part of the both the Innovate and Trailblaze packages. This work can include getting into the design and flow of your tech product, helping you nail down your next investor deck, or help interview potential hires.
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I am not a tech developer; I am a strategic tech advisor. I learned about how to build tech from my experience in co-founding my first tech startup.
Not having a technical background allows me to approach tech from a business lens rather than technical.
I can help solve complex problems using the power of technology, coming up with solutions that are not always conventional.
I am highly skilled in my ability to effectively communicate complex business needs to technical teams to ensure that the product is meeting business and customer needs.
I can also effectively communicate feedback and guidance from technical teams back to you in terms that you understand.
I’ve been in your shoes as a venture-backed founder and understand the demands of investors, boards, employees, and partners.
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I am open to equity arrangements after determining we are a good fit for one another and I can offer long-term support to help your business grow and succeed.
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Great question! The answer is no!
I will work with any founder where there is mutual respect and we can see the value in working with one another.
I am agnostic to industry, size of company, and business type; though I do have a strong proficiency for complicated Fintech solutions.
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Yes, my advisory services are paid.
Obtaining a strategic technical advisor is an investment in yourself and your business.
Upon selecting the package that works best for you, we’ll schedule a strategic planning session where we plan out your goals for the next 6-months. If you don’t walk away from that conversation feeling like our work together can benefit your business, we’ll walk away as friends.
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