Strategy and Execution, Integrated

Three ways we combine McKinsey thinking with hands-on technical leadership

Most consultants either strategize or build. We do both. With experience spanning McKinsey's Product Engineering center to multiple CTO/CPO roles, we bring the rare combination of strategic thinking and hands-on execution. Whether building products, leading teams, or advising on transformation—we've done it, not just studied it.

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Digital Product Development

From strategy through launch—we build it with you

End-to-end product development combining strategic thinking with hands-on execution. We've delivered 500%+ performance improvements and built regulatory-compliant platforms for healthcare, financial services, and beyond. Not just recommendations—actual working systems.

Product Strategy & Development

  • • Product vision and roadmap development
  • • MVP design and rapid prototyping
  • • User research and validation
  • • Feature prioritization and trade-off decisions
  • • Go-to-market strategy

Software Architecture & Engineering

  • • System design and architecture
  • • Technology stack selection
  • • API design and integration
  • • Performance optimization (proven 500%+ improvements)
  • • DevOps and deployment automation

Healthcare Technology & Compliance

  • • Software as Medical Device (SaMD) development
  • • FDA/EMA regulatory compliance
  • • Regulatory-compliant platform architecture
  • • Clinical data integration
  • • Telemedicine platform development

Platform Scaling & Optimization

  • • Legacy system modernization
  • • Cloud migration and optimization
  • • Microservices architecture
  • • Database optimization and scaling
  • • Infrastructure as code

Fractional & Interim CTO Services

Part-time technical leadership with full-time impact

Strategic and hands-on CTO-level leadership for growth-stage companies. We've been CTOs and CPOs at multiple startups—we know what it takes to scale teams, build architecture, and navigate the pressures of rapid growth. Whether you're pre-Series A or scaling post-funding, we provide the technical leadership you need without full-time commitment.

Strategic Leadership

  • Technology roadmaps and architecture decisions
  • Build vs. buy evaluations
  • Vendor and partner selection
  • Board-level technical communication

Team Building

  • Hiring strategy and interview support
  • Engineering culture and best practices
  • Team structure and organization design
  • Performance management and mentorship

Hands-On Technical Guidance

  • Code and architecture reviews
  • Technology stack decisions
  • Security and compliance planning
  • Technical debt management

Investor Relations

  • Technical updates for board meetings
  • Due diligence support for fundraising
  • Technical narrative for investors
  • Risk mitigation communication

Strategic Advisory & Transformation

Expert consulting backed by real implementation experience

Strategic guidance from someone who's led both elite consulting engagements and startup transformations. Our advisory combines McKinsey methodology with hands-on technical experience—recommendations that are practical, actionable, and grounded in what actually works.

Digital Transformation Strategy

Technology roadmaps that bridge current state to future vision:

  • Digital maturity assessment
  • Technology modernization planning
  • Build vs. buy decisions
  • Implementation roadmap development

Technical Due Diligence

In collaboration with Philipps & Byrne, we provide honest technical assessments for PE/VC investments:

  • Code quality and architecture assessment
  • Technical team evaluation
  • Scalability and performance analysis
  • Security and compliance review
  • Technology risk assessment

Philipps & Byrne brings 600+ assessments and €16B+ in funding guided. Visit philipps-byrne.com to learn more.

Organizational Transformation

With Lena Reinhard, we combine technical and organizational expertise:

  • Engineering culture development
  • Leadership team alignment
  • Organizational design and restructuring
  • Change management and communication

Executive Coaching

Leadership development at the intersection of technology and organizations

In partnership with Lena Reinhard, we offer specialized coaching combining technical leadership expertise with organizational psychology. This isn't generic executive coaching—it's tailored for leaders navigating the unique challenges of technical organizations.

For Technical Leaders

CTOs, VPs of Engineering, and technical founders navigating growth, scale, and organizational complexity.

For Digital Executives

C-suite leaders driving digital transformation and needing to bridge business and technology.

For Engineering Managers

New and experienced managers building high-performing teams and engineering cultures.

For Leadership Teams

Group coaching and facilitation to align teams and accelerate organizational performance.

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Industry Focus

Specialized expertise in complex, regulated environments

Healthcare & Digital Health

Former interim CTO/CPO for medical device companies. FDA/EMA compliance, SaMD development, MDR requirements, HIPAA platforms. Filling the gap left by Hanno's wind-down in 2023.

Financial Services & FinTech

Legacy modernization, regulatory compliance, real-time trading systems, risk management platforms. We balance innovation with security requirements.

Technology & Startups

Platform architecture, team building, scaling challenges. Experience with PE/VC portfolio companies and technical due diligence in collaboration with Philipps & Byrne.

E-commerce & Retail

Performance optimization (500%+ improvements delivered), personalization engines, omnichannel systems. Platforms that scale and convert.

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