Notes on technical value creation.
Short essays on diligence, the first 100 days, and the technology decisions PE-backed operators actually get wrong. New pieces published on weekdays.
- Operating Partner (fractional)
Fractional Operating Partner Private Equity Guide
A fractional operating partner can give private equity sponsors senior operating judgement before, during and after a deal without creating another full-time seat. This guide explains what buyers mean by the term, when it works, when it does not, and how I would structure the relationship.
August 3, 2026 - Value Creation Plan / 100-Day
100 Day Value Creation Plan for PE-Backed Companies
A practical guide for PE sponsors, operating partners, and mid-market leadership teams building a 100 day value creation plan. Learn what the term really means, how to decide what belongs in the plan, which options to compare, and when a 100-day plan is the wrong tool.
August 3, 2026 - Fractional CTO / Tech Leadership
Fractional CTO Cost: What Sponsors Should Budget
Fractional CTO cost is not just a day rate question. Sponsors and operators need to match the mandate, risk level, team maturity and reporting cadence to the right operating model. This guide breaks down typical pricing, decision criteria, alternatives and when a fractional CTO is the wrong tool.
July 17, 2026