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If you are facing a complex problem, need guidance on technical direction, or have an unresolved research question, I'd like to hear about it.
The Problem
You have genuine expertise and opportunity, but lack clarity on technical feasibility, direction, or how to structure your knowledge for others to use. This uncertainty can be costly.
Your research could become a product, your product idea could become a company, or a new technical direction could transform your work. Progress is stalled because the path forward has not been mapped.
The most difficult challenges rarely come as well-defined briefs. They often begin as a hunch, a contradiction, or a sense that something is off. Most advisors wait until you have specific questions, but the most valuable support comes earlier.
Who I Work With
I work across research, technology, and strategy, providing assessments that integrate multiple perspectives.
Founders with domain expertise
You understand your market and your challenges. You need someone who can assess technical feasibility, determine what is achievable, and present a credible direction to investors or engineering teams.
Organizations exploring a new direction
You are pursuing an ambitious initiative, such as a new product, capability, or R&D investment, but lack a clear plan. You need a feasibility assessment and a structured approach before your team begins development.
Creative & research-driven industries
You operate in a field where both technical rigor and human experience are essential, such as music, media, health, or their intersections. You need someone who values both aspects equally.
I also support research teams transitioning academic work into practical applications, as well as organizations seeking an independent perspective on complex technical decisions.
How I Work
If you have an idea, direction, or research question that cannot be resolved internally, I will deliver a clear, actionable written assessment within 1–2 weeks.
What I do
I begin by listening carefully to your stated needs and underlying concerns. I assess your specific constraints, consult with stakeholders, review previous efforts, and determine what is technically feasible and worth pursuing, drawing on experience navigating similar ambiguity.
What you get
You receive a document suitable for engineers, investors, or co-founders. It details what is feasible, what is not, my recommended path with rationale, and the next concrete steps. This is a focused recommendation, supported by clear reasoning you can review and challenge.
Some projects conclude with the initial brief, providing the answers you need to proceed. Others lead to further collaboration. Engagements typically expand in two ways:
Translate
Translate the brief's findings into actionable materials for your team, such as a structured white paper, system architecture, or strategy document for evaluation by investors and partners.
White paper · Architecture doc · Strategy brief
Guide
I provide ongoing fractional advisory as your team builds, maintaining a sustainable involvement. I review decisions, ensure alignment between strategy and execution, and facilitate communication between technical and non-technical stakeholders.
Decision review · Stakeholder alignment · Advisory
Selected Work
A hi-fi manufacturer sought to develop proprietary DAC technology instead of relying on third-party chips, but lacked internal FPGA expertise. I led the research, developed the algorithm, identified and managed the appropriate specialist, and acted as the primary knowledge bridge. The result was a proprietary FPGA DAC, simpler and more resource-efficient than comparable solutions, now in production.
Shipped · Schiit Audio Yggdrasil Singular
→ View workA team with extensive music industry experience faced a fragmented and opaque brand-artist matching process. I joined the founding team to provide research depth and technical expertise, developed the prototype matching logic, backend infrastructure, and data visualization, and authored the investor-facing white paper.
Working prototype · Pre-investment
→ View workThis independent analysis identified a structural gap in music creation tools: a mismatch between AI tool functionality and the needs of creative professionals. Written in 2021, before the market became crowded, the core issue remains unresolved, as most subsequent tools have focused on technical rather than collaborative aspects.
Cornell Tech Runway shortlisted · 2021
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Get in Touch
If you are facing a complex problem, need guidance on technical direction, or have an unresolved research question, I'd like to hear about it.