No-Founder Services

Strategic Technology Consulting for Founders. No titles, no ego, no bullshit

I join you at the most critical development points: when planning, when something breaks, and when preparing for growth.

My goal: help you preserve what’s easiest to waste in startups: ⏳ Time – keep you focused; 💰 Money – catch bad tech decisions early; ⚠️ Risk – ensure DD readiness

I’ve worked with investors reviewing code, teams and infrastructure. I bring that same lens to you — before mistakes explode.

How it works

External, direct look at what you’ve built and how you think. Once every three weeks, I ask the hard questions others don’t.

First three meetings free. If there’s a fit, we discuss compensation. Each meeting ends with homework for both sides.

What you get

✅ Strategic focus - what to build, for whom, what to skip → saves time and resources

✅ Architecture review - investor-level tech audit on your terms → growth readiness, early problem detection

✅ Decision support - second opinion on planning, hiring, pivots → fewer critical mistakes

Why bring in an outsider?

When you’re deep in execution, it’s hard to step back. I’m not a friend, investor, or partner. I provide an external, critical perspective exactly when needed.

About me

Boris Gorelik - data scientist, consultant, lecturer. Worked with dozens of companies across healthcare, fintech, biotech, retail. Not looking for titles - here to help you build smart.

FAQ

Q: Is this fractional CTO? A: No. CTOs execute - build teams, deliver products. I provide strategic oversight on whether those decisions make sense.

Q: Do you help with funding/pitches? A: No. Pure tech and product strategy.

Q: No connection? A: We part ways.

Q: Weekly meetings? A: No. Three-week intervals allow real digestion and progress.

Q: Why free initially? A: Mutual job interview. Your time costs money, so does mine.