Guides for founders working with developers and agencies
You've hired someone to build your product and you can't read the code. These guides help you check the work, ask better questions and make decisions with confidence.
- 01
How to tell if your developer or agency is doing a good job
The signs that things are on track, the warning signs, and six checks you can run without reading code.
- 02
10 questions to ask a developer or agency before you sign
What to ask before you sign, with the good answers and the red flags for each question.
- 03
Independent code review for startups: what it covers
What an outside review looks at, what you get back, and the moments when it's worth paying for one.
- 04
How to switch developers or agencies without losing your product
What to secure before you say anything, what a proper handover includes, and the common mistakes.
- 05
Technical advisor, fractional CTO or technical co-founder?
What each role does, how each is paid, and which one fits where you are right now.
Prefer a printable version of the checklist? Download the one-page PDF.
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