Personal Policy

I only accept paid, prepaid engagements. Work is prepaid before each cycle begins. For live pricing, see Technical Co-Founder / CTO Services.

Working Relationship

If you hire me, you work directly with me as a technical co-founder / CTO. Produvia, my agency, may handle contracting and invoicing.

At the early stage, I own the technical side from idea to MVP and from MVP to product-market fit. The work can include product planning, technical planning, hands-on execution, MVP audits, marketing advice, sales advice, and fundraising advice when they affect execution.

I stay involved until I have replaced myself. That can mean helping you hire a full-time CTO, or building agentic systems and workflows so a non-technical founder can keep operating without me and unlock new execution capacity. This transition support is included on standard full-rate engagements.

Payment Terms

All work is prepaid. For ongoing work, I generally bill monthly at the start of each cycle. I may make case-by-case exceptions for bi-weekly or weekly cycles.

Pricing Model

I never bill hourly. Monthly pricing is the standard model. Bi-weekly and weekly engagements are exceptions.

I prefer Wise and crypto payments.

Wise: Set up Wise early. Wise Business verification typically takes up to 2 working days, personal Wise verification usually takes 1–2 working days, and bank transfers to Wise can take 1–4 working days, or 1–6 working days for Swift transfers. Please account for this before kickoff.

Crypto: I prefer stablecoins such as USDC, USDT, and USDe. I also accept BTC, ETH, and SOL.

Invoices are denominated in USD. Crypto amounts use the USD invoice amount. You cover network fees. Wallet details and payment instructions are sent by invoice, on request, or during payment follow-up.

For current pricing and full breakdowns, see Technical Cofounder Services.

Fundraising Exception

If you are actively raising, you can start at about 50% of the standard monthly rate and defer the rest as back-pay until the raise closes. This is the only exception to full prepayment. If we agree to a bi-weekly or weekly cycle, the same principle applies.

Back-pay is the difference between what you paid at the active-raise rate and what you would have paid at the standard rate. It is due when your raise closes. If payment will take more than one week because of a wire or bank delay, tell me before the week ends and give me the expected payment date. Undisclosed delays pause work.

Investor introductions: If we are actively working together, I can suggest warm investor introductions from my network. Introductions are opt-in, not guaranteed, and not a standalone fundraising service.

Conflict of interest: When I suggest introductions, I have a financial interest in your raise succeeding. Your rate moves to the standard rate, and back-pay becomes due when the round closes. I flag this so you can weigh my suggestions accordingly.

If your raise does not close: We can move to standard rates, reduce scope, pause, or agree on a later back-pay settlement plan. I am open to later payment when a raise does not close, as long as we communicate clearly and agree on the plan.

Start and Kickoff Timing

I start only after payment has cleared and reached the bank. I schedule kickoff after funds arrive. The cycle begins once both sides confirm the kickoff time.

Transactional Meetings

I only meet when there is a clear agenda and a concrete outcome. Discovery calls are for fit and still require a short agenda.

What I Accept

What I Don't Accept

If you're unsure whether your project fits, ask me directly. Clear terms save time for both sides.

Ready to Work Together?

If you want a paid engagement with clear terms, start with the service page.