Tech Value & Risk Scan
Board-ready clarity on product, engineering, AI and cyber risk in 10 working days.
A fixed-scope diagnostic for software and tech-enabled businesses that need an independent technology view before a major decision, investment, acquisition, restructure or retainer.
From £9,500 + VAT
At a glance
- Duration
- 10 working days / 2-3 weeks
- Format
- Leadership interviews, evidence review, architecture review, board memo, scorecard and executive readout.
- Outcome
- A board-ready view of risk, value and the next 90 days.
Who it is for
- PE-backed or founder-led software businesses
- B2B SaaS companies
- Tech-enabled services businesses
- Companies with engineering teams already in place
- Boards facing technology, AI, cyber or delivery uncertainty
- Investors or acquirers needing a fast red-flag view
Typical triggers
- Roadmap confidence is low.
- Engineering output is not translating into business progress.
- AI initiatives are scattered, risky or unclear.
- Cyber or customer assurance is slowing sales or diligence.
- A CTO hire, acquisition, replatform or restructure is being considered.
- The board needs a clearer view of what matters.
What is assessed
01
Product strategy and roadmap
02
Delivery predictability
03
Architecture and resilience
04
Security and cyber governance
05
Data and AI readiness
06
Vendor and platform dependencies
07
Team structure and technical leadership
08
Technology cost efficiency
09
Board visibility and decision quality
10
90-day value opportunities
Deliverables
The scan produces decision-ready outputs, not a long generic deck.
One-page board scorecard
Board memo
Risk register
Decision map
AI opportunity and governance view
Cyber and resilience risk summary
30/60/90-day value plan
Executive readout session
Process
Step 1
Fit call
Step 2
Scope confirmation
Step 3
Evidence request
Step 4
Leadership interviews
Step 5
Document and architecture review
Step 6
Analysis and synthesis
Step 7
Board memo and scorecard
Step 8
Executive readout
Step 9
Optional retainer or handover
Exclusions
The scan is intentionally bounded so it can stay senior, fast and useful for board-level decisions.
No line management
No programme management
No ticket writing
No full code audit unless separately scoped
No emergency operational support
No vendor procurement ownership
No implementation delivery unless separately agreed
Need clarity before the next board decision?
Start with an introductory call. If an independent review would be useful, we can agree the scope quickly. If another route makes more sense, I will say so.
Contact
Tell me what technology decision, risk or delivery constraint is creating board-level concern. I will reply with introductory call slots or a clear view on whether I can help.
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