Technical Partnership

Your Technical Co-Founder, Without the Equity

For non-technical founders who need a trusted technical partner. Founder-level guidance with a 40-person team behind it. We challenge assumptions, find better paths, and execute.

The Non-Technical Founder's Dilemma

You have a vision. You understand the market. You can sell. But you can't code. And hiring a technical co-founder means giving up 30-50% equity to someone you met 3 months ago.

Most non-technical founders make one of two mistakes: (1) They give away too much equity to a technical co-founder who doesn't work out, or (2) They hire random developers who ship code but don't think strategically.

We're the third option. Founder-level strategic thinking, backed by a full engineering team, at a predictable monthly cost. No equity. No drama.

We Think Like Co-Founders, Not Contractors

Most dev shops just build what you ask for. We ask: "Is there a better way?"

Should you build or buy? Should you launch now or wait? Is this feature worth the cost? These are co-founder questions, not contractor questions.

  • Strategic: We challenge assumptions and find simpler paths.
  • Transparent: Weekly demos, open roadmap, honest communication.
  • Long-term: Average partnership is 12-24 months. We're invested.
  • Execution: Strategy without execution is just advice. We ship.

You get the benefits of a technical co-founder without the equity dilution or hiring risk.

What We Solve

Founder-Level Guidance

Strategic technical decisions made like a co-founder would — considering your business goals, not just technical elegance.

40-Person Team

You get founder-level attention backed by a full engineering team for execution.

Challenge Assumptions

We ask 'Is there a better way?' before building. Save time and money by finding the right path first.

Long-Term Partnership

Average engagement is 12-24+ months. We're invested in your success, not just shipping features.

Vendor Management

We help evaluate other technical vendors, review code, and make hiring decisions when needed.

Investor-Ready

Technical due diligence support. Architecture documentation. We help you look credible to investors.

Our Process

1

Alignment

Understand your vision, business model, and where you need technical leadership most.

2

Strategy

Create a technical roadmap aligned with business goals and budget constraints.

3

Execute

Build and ship with regular check-ins and strategic adjustments as you learn.

4

Scale

Grow the technical operation as your business grows, eventually hiring in-house.

Trusted by Founders

★★★★★
"I'm a designer, not a coder. Kenyx became my technical brain. They told me when to build, when to buy, and when to wait. That saved me 6 months of wasted effort."
Sophie L.
Founder, Consumer App
★★★★★
"Most agencies just say yes to everything. Kenyx challenged me. They asked why. They proposed simpler solutions. I trust them more than I'd trust a technical co-founder with equity."
Nathan P.
CEO, FinTech Startup

Investment

Partnership investment based on engagement level and scope:

Advisory

$2K/mo

Strategic guidance. Weekly calls. Architecture review. No development.

Partnership

$4-5K/mo

Advisory plus active development. Your fractional technical team.

Full Team

$6K+/mo

Dedicated resources. Multiple developers. Full CTO coverage.

Frequently Asked Questions

Freelance CTOs give advice but don't execute. You still need to hire developers and manage them. With us, you get both strategy and execution. One point of contact, one invoice, no coordination headaches.
Pivots are normal. Because we work on monthly retainers (not fixed projects), you can redirect our focus without contractual drama. We've helped clients pivot mid-build many times. Flexibility is the whole point of a partnership model.
Yes. We support technical due diligence, create investor-grade architecture documentation, and even join pitch calls to answer technical questions. Investors trust founders with credible technical partners.
That's the goal. As you grow, you'll want to hire in-house. We help you hire the right people, onboard them, and transition knowledge. Many of our clients keep us on in an advisory role even after building internal teams.
It depends on the tier. Advisory clients get weekly calls and async communication. Partnership clients get daily Slack access and weekly demos. Full Team clients get dedicated developers who feel like in-house employees.

Ready to Get Started?

Let's talk about your project. No pitch, no pressure — just clarity on your next steps.

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