Partnership Models That Match Your Needs

From project-based engagements to embedded leadership

Every challenge is unique. That's why we offer flexible engagement models that align with your goals, timeline, and team dynamics. Whether you need a strategic assessment, hands-on implementation, or ongoing partnership, we adapt to deliver maximum value.

Engagement Models

Choose the approach that fits your situation

Project-Based Implementation

Defined scope, clear deliverables, hands-on execution

Best for:

  • • New product development
  • • System modernization
  • • Performance optimization
  • • Regulatory compliance projects

What you get:

  • • Fixed timeline and budget
  • • Hands-on development
  • • Knowledge transfer
  • • Production-ready solutions

Strategic Advisory

Expert guidance, assessments, and roadmap development

Best for:

  • • Technical due diligence
  • • Digital strategy development
  • • Architecture reviews
  • • Vendor selection

What you get:

  • • Expert assessment
  • • Actionable recommendations
  • • Risk mitigation strategies
  • • Clear implementation roadmaps

Interim Leadership

Embedded CTO/CPO during transitions or growth phases

Best for:

  • • Leadership transitions
  • • Funding rounds
  • • Rapid scaling phases
  • • Turnaround situations

What you get:

  • • Full-time or part-time leadership
  • • Team building and mentoring
  • • Process implementation
  • • Smooth transition planning

Ongoing Partnership

Long-term collaboration for continuous improvement

Best for:

  • • Technical advisory board
  • • Continuous optimization
  • • Leadership coaching
  • • Innovation initiatives

What you get:

  • • Regular strategic input
  • • On-demand expertise
  • • Proactive problem solving
  • • Long-term relationship

Executive Coaching

Leadership development with Teal + Lena

Best for:

  • • C-suite development
  • • Leadership transitions
  • • Team effectiveness
  • • Cultural transformation

What you get:

  • • 1:1 or team coaching
  • • 360-degree assessments
  • • Development roadmaps
  • • Measurable outcomes

Our Process

How we ensure successful outcomes

1

Discovery

Deep dive into your challenges, goals, and constraints

2

Strategy

Develop approach, timeline, and success metrics

3

Execution

Hands-on implementation with regular communication

4

Transfer

Knowledge sharing and capability building

What Makes Us Different

Why clients choose Starsong Consulting

We've Been in Your Shoes

Former McKinsey director who became a CTO/CPO at multiple startups. We understand both boardroom strategy and the reality of building and scaling technology organizations.

We Ship, Not Just Strategize

Our recommendations come with implementation plans because we've actually built the systems we're advising on. Hands-on development, not just PowerPoint.

Strategy Meets Execution

McKinsey strategic thinking combined with startup CTO execution capability. We bridge the gap between business vision and technical reality.

Proven Track Record

500%+ performance improvements delivered, medical device certifications achieved, regulatory approvals secured. We've done the work, not just studied it.

Typical Engagement Timeline

From first contact to lasting impact

Week 1: Initial consultation and discovery sessions
Week 2-3: Proposal development and alignment
Week 4+: Project kickoff and execution
Ongoing: Regular check-ins, iteration, and optimization