Defining the core problem-solution statement

Helping narrow the MVP scope that delivers investor-grade proof

Framing the long-term vision while maintaining a short-term, fundable focus

Setting technical, business, and fundraising milestones

IP strategy

Identifying proof points that will matter to investors and customers

Integration strategy

Data strategy

Building a robust technical moat narrative

Defining and evaluating overall architecture, e.g. tradeoffs open-source vs proprietary

Crafting the fundraising narrative and materials

Identifying fundable milestones and evidence points 

Advising on investor targeting and investor outreach

Helping to model cap table scenarios and avoid early dilution pitfalls

Setting up financial discipline early: forecasting, IP valuation, runway tracking, and R&D cost structure

Identifying pilot partners and co-development opportunities

Building early customer discovery pipelines at right decision levels

Structuring collaboration, PoC,  and non disclosure agreements

Helping position the solution to executive stakeholders 

Advising on team structure (co-founders, first hires, advisors)

Designing roles and responsibilities - tech, product, fundraising, ops

Helping set up efficient R&D cadence (deliverables, progress metrics)

Setting up best-in-class lean processes and governance

Recruiting and networking for key hires

Defining expansion paths

Positioning in the age of AI

Geographical expansion: EU, emerging Europe, North America and Asia

Growth through partnerships - mapping, reach out, contracting