Thinking along — not just executing.
The most expensive mistakes happen before the first line of code: wrong architecture, wrong tool, wrong order. In the retainer you have the founder as a sparring partner — not just an implementer. From 600 €/month on the retainer.
The right call saves months.
Before we build, we check it's the right thing. Architecture, make-or-buy, tech stack, order — an honest assessment instead of a sales interest.
- Architecture reviews before big initiatives
- Tech-stack and tool decisions (make-or-buy)
- Roadmap prioritisation by impact and risk
- Code reviews as ongoing quality assurance
- Honest: even a "better not" is a result
Off-the-shelf, custom or low-code?
There's no "always right". We recommend what fits your budget, horizon and need for control — even when it argues against a contract.
Sparring that moves you forward.
Clarity, not slide theatre.
Context & goal
What should be achieved, and which constraints (budget, time, team) really apply?
Analysis
Code, architecture, data or market — we check the actual state instead of guessing.
Options with trade-offs
Two or three routes, honestly with pros and cons, effort and risk.
Recommendation in writing
A clear recommendation plus next steps — traceable, and actionable even without us.
Common questions about consulting.
01Is consulting worth it if you don't build it yourselves?
Yes. A correct architecture or tool decision often saves more than the consulting costs — no matter who builds in the end. We also advise internal or external teams and hand over an actionable recommendation.
02When to refactor, when to rebuild?
Refactor when the core is sound and the business logic still holds. Rebuild when the stack is end-of-life, more than roughly half would need rewriting, or every change becomes a risk. When in doubt: replace step by step rather than a risky big-bang.
03Do I get the recommendation in writing?
Yes. You get a clear assessment with reasoning, options and concrete next steps — not just a good conversation that fizzles out afterwards.
04Do you advise on existing systems too?
Especially then. We read in, document the current state and surface risks, debt and levers — even with thin prior documentation.
05Do you ever advise against a project?
Yes. If an off-the-shelf tool is enough or the plan doesn't pay off, we say so. An honest "better not" is a result — and the basis for trust.
What might still hold you back.
01Advice without implementation — are we paying for hot air?
The advice prevents the expensive mistakes: wrong architecture, wrong tool, wrong order. An hour of sparring before building often saves weeks of rework after — and on the retainer that same hour flows straight into implementation if you want.
02Do you only recommend what you want to build yourselves?
No. If a ready-made tool or another provider is the better choice, we say so. Honest advice is the whole point — otherwise it's worthless.
03Does the knowledge hang on one person?
Decisions and their reasoning are documented (short ADRs) — your team and any later developer can see why something was built that way. Knowledge stays with you, not in one head.
04Am I tied to the retainer?
No. The retainer runs monthly and is cancellable at short notice. You stay because the thinking adds value — not because of a contract.