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RUNWAY INSURANCE AGAINST LEADERSHIP DEBT
As your organization scales, the distance between strategic vision and technical execution widens.
That gap creates Leadership Debt; subtle misalignments that compound into expensive rework, missed forecasts, and investor anxiety.
I act as your technical counterweight in the boardroom.
You should not be the bridge between capital and code.
I am.
Technical Vetting
Continuous oversight of high-stakes architectural decisions, vendor contracts, and roadmap commitments.
I identify structural risk before it impacts runway.
High-Stakes Representation
Translate technical reality into investor-grade clarity for board meetings, financing conversations, or a vendor negotiation you can't afford to get wrong.
structural maintenance
Ensure your technical decisions hold up as things change — whether that's a growing team or your first real hire. Oversight prevents small gaps from becoming expensive ones.
STOP REACTING.
START STEERING.
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Data-Backed Certainty
Clear audits of technical progress, before every board meeting, every financing conversation, or every moment you need to know where things actually stand. -
Elimination of Demo Theater
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Recovered Mental Bandwidth
You focus on market and capital. I manage technical risk.
ENGAGEMENT STRUCTURE
Format:
Monthly Advisory Retainer
Capacity:
Limited to a small number of advisory relationships at any time.
Scope Includes:
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Two scheduled strategy calls per month
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Async access for questions as they come up, with a 48-hour response window
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Judgment on the decisions that matter; hiring, vendor, architecture, board or investor prep
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No hourly tracking, no invoice surprises - a flat monthly fee for access
THIS IS FOR YOU IF:
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You're facing a decision you don't have the technical background to make alone — a hire, a vendor, an architecture call, a board question
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You haven't built anything technical yet, and you want someone in your corner before you do
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You want a second opinion before you commit, not a debrief after
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You'd rather not learn this the hard way, through trial and error
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You don't want to manage a retainer — you want to use one when something comes up
THIS IS NOT FOR:
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Teams that need someone building or managing day-to-day (that's the embedded engagement)
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A single one-time question — that's a conversation, not a retainer
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Founders who want someone to just tell them what to do without explaining why
Trusted by Clients, Valued by Teams
Trevor was incredibly professional, full of great ideas, and truly cared about helping our business grow. His deep knowledge of web design and thoughtful suggestions made the whole process smooth and stress-free.
Carly H.
He consistently emphasized the importance of quality code improvements, instilling a mindset of excellence and attention to detail in our team.
Scott F.
Rarely have I seen a developer that can align the technical requirements of a team, the business needs that drive that team's success, and the rapport of the team for repeatable success.
Buddy B.
Trevor’s ability to manage complex projects while staying focused on client needs is exceptional. His collaborative approach ensures that every project is seamless, and his leadership fosters high-performing teams.
Jessica L.
Apply for Advisory Access
Advisory relationships are limited. I review each request personally to ensure strategic fit.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Two scheduled strategy calls a month, plus async access for anything that comes up in between — a hiring decision, a vendor contract, an architecture call, a board question. I respond within 48 hours. No hourly tracking, no invoice surprises — a flat monthly fee for direct access to judgment you don't have to manage.
I help you separate structural AI value from expensive hype. We evaluate AI integrations based on defensibility, security, long-term technical debt, as well as product fit and enhancements, ensuring your stack remains an asset rather than a liability.
Plenty of 'CTOs' are functioning as lead developers; deep in the code, focused on delivery, without much room to step back and weigh the bigger calls. That's not a knock on them; it's just a different job. The Advisory relationship sits above that layer: the hiring decision, the vendor contract, the architecture trade-off, the board question, the judgment calls that get missed when someone's buried in shipping. I'm not replacing your technical lead. I'm covering the ground they don't have time to stand on.
Faster, more confident decisions — made once, not re-litigated. You stop second-guessing calls you're not equipped to make alone, and you get a second opinion before you commit instead of a postmortem after.