Your Technical Co-Founder Alternative
Get a full dev team, CTO-level guidance, and a shipped MVP in 60-90 days. We share your risk and build alongside you as true partners.
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"Hi, I'm Gaurav Sharma. I've been a technical co-founder for 10+ startups. I understand the founder's struggle to find the right technical partner. Let's discuss how we can partner on your vision."
The Technical Co-Founder Problem
We solve the most common problems non-technical founders face
Common Challenges
- ✗ Can't find the right technical co-founder
- ✗ Don't want to give away 50% equity to one person
- ✗ Need someone committed long-term, not a contractor
- ✗ Want strategic guidance, not just code execution
- ✗ Can't afford $150K+ salary for full-time CTO
Our Solution
- ✓ We become your technical co-founders
- ✓ Flexible terms — capped revenue share, or equity in select cases
- ✓ Long-term partnership commitment (4-year vesting)
- ✓ Strategic CTO-level guidance + hands-on execution
- ✓ Minimal/zero upfront costs - we share your risk
A Transparent 5-Step Process
From first call to long-term partnership
Discovery Call (Free)
Discuss your idea, vision, and determine if we're a good partnership fit. No commitment, just exploration.
Duration: 30 minutesTerms Discussion
Agree terms — commitment fee, capped revenue share (or equity in select cases) — and mutual commitments. Full transparency on expectations.
Duration: 1-2 weeksLegal Documentation
Sign co-founder agreement, stock option agreement, and IP assignment. We work with startup lawyers to ensure everything is proper.
Duration: 1 weekMVP Development (60-90 days)
Build and launch your first product version. Daily updates, weekly demos, full transparency throughout.
Duration: 60-90 daysOngoing Partnership
Continue as your technical co-founder and CTO. Scale the product, raise funding, grow the team together.
Duration: Long-term (4+ years)How Our Founder Partnership Works
A fair, transparent arrangement that aligns our success with yours — without touching your cap table
What We Provide
- ✓ Full-stack development team
- ✓ Technical leadership & strategy
- ✓ Product architecture decisions
- ✓ Daily development & deployment
- ✓ Ongoing CTO-level support
What We Get
- → A small commitment fee
- → Capped share of product revenue
- → Ends automatically once repaid
- → Equity only in select deals
- → Aligned incentives
Your Benefits
- ✓ Reduced, paced upfront costs
- ✓ Team invested in success
- ✓ Long-term committed partner
- ✓ Flexibility as you grow
- ✓ Strategic technical guidance
Common Questions About Founder Partnerships
How much equity do you typically take?
Our default partnership takes no equity at all: you pay a reduced commitment fee and we recover the balance from a capped share of your product's revenue — you keep 100% ownership. Select long-term equity partnerships (typically 10-25%) are considered case by case, usually after a successful first build.
What if I raise funding later?
With a revenue-share partnership your cap table stays clean — a real advantage in investor due diligence. Where we do hold equity, it's subject to dilution like any co-founder's. Either way, we fully support your fundraising: several of our partnerships have raised seed rounds, and we help with investor introductions and pitch preparation.
Do you require upfront payment?
Yes — a small commitment fee scaled to your project scope. It filters serious founders, covers costs during the build, and creates mutual accountability. The balance is recovered from a capped share of your product's revenue once you launch. For founders with funding, a straightforward paid engagement often makes the most sense.
What happens if the partnership doesn't work out?
Our agreement includes clear separation terms: you keep full rights to the code and product (IP transfers as fees are paid), and any remaining revenue-share terms are documented up front. In select equity partnerships, a 1-year cliff with 4-year vesting protects both parties. Nobody gets locked in.
Can we change the engagement model later?
Absolutely! Many startups begin with a revenue-share partnership and move to standard paid rates or a monthly retainer after raising funding. And once your product is live with real numbers, a deeper equity conversation can happen from a much stronger position — for both of us. This is a common and healthy evolution.
Do you take board seats?
Not in revenue-share partnerships — your board stays yours. In select equity partnerships this is optional and negotiable: we can serve as advisors, board observers, or full board members depending on the stake and your preference.
Discuss a Founder Partnership
Let's explore if we're the right fit as your technical co-founders
"Gaurav is very gifted and incredibly smart. The quality of work produced was amazing. I highly recommend them!"
Tiffany Tomlin - Startup Founder
Long-term Partner
Not just a vendor
4-Year Vesting
Aligned incentives
60-90 Day MVP
Fast to market
Pick a time that works for you - no back-and-forth emails needed