Technology & AI consulting
Clear technical advice from people who ship
Navelo Software offers technology and AI consulting for founders and business leaders: product and architecture reviews, AI strategy, build-vs-buy decisions, technical due diligence and fractional CTO support. You get plain-language recommendations from engineers who build software every week, with no obligation to hire us for the build.
At a glance
- Engagement
- Fixed-scope projects or ongoing product teams
- Cadence
- Live demo and working build every week
- Clients
- Startups and businesses worldwide
- You own
- 100% of the code, designs and accounts
Overview
Big technical decisions are expensive to reverse: the platform, the architecture, the vendor, the first hire, whether to use AI at all. Many teams make them without an experienced, independent technical voice in the room.
Our consulting is practical. We read the code, look at the numbers and talk to the team, then write down what we would do and why, including when the honest answer is to buy a tool rather than build one.
What you get
What’s included. End to end.
01
Product and architecture review
An assessment of code quality, architecture, security, scalability and delivery practices, with prioritised fixes.
02
AI strategy and roadmap
Where AI can genuinely help your business, what it would cost, the risks, and the order to try it in.
03
Build vs buy decisions
Side-by-side options with costs, timelines and lock-in risks for the decision in front of you.
04
Technical due diligence
Independent review of a product or team before an investment, acquisition or major contract.
05
Fractional CTO
Part-time technical leadership: roadmap, hiring, vendor management and engineering process.
06
Project rescue
A fast diagnosis of a stalled or troubled project and a plan to get it back on track.
- Architecture reviews
- AI strategy
- Build vs buy
- Technical due diligence
- Fractional CTO
- Vendor selection
- Engineering process
- Project rescue
What it means for you
01
Confident decisions
Clear options and trade-offs in writing, so you can decide quickly and explain why.
02
Money not wasted
Avoid building what you could buy, and buying what will not fit.
03
A plan your team can run
Practical, prioritised steps rather than a slide deck of theory.
Related work
Built by our team. Open the details.
GharQ is Navelo Software's own live platform. Agentry and Ledgerwise are concept builds (not client projects) that show how we think about architecture for AI and business systems.
Process
How we work. Week by week.
- 1
Brief
We agree the questions to answer and the decision you need to make.
- 2
Investigate
Code, infrastructure, documents, metrics and interviews with the team.
- 3
Recommend
A written report with options, trade-offs, costs and a clear recommendation.
- 4
Walk through
A session with your leadership to discuss findings and next steps.
- 5
Follow up
Optional ongoing advice while the plan is carried out, by your team or ours.
Pricing
Every product is different. So is every quote.
We don’t sell packages. We scope technology consulting around your goals and send a fixed quote you can plan around.
- Step 1
Tell us about it
A few lines on the product, users and timing.
- Step 2
Scoping call
Goals, must-haves and constraints — a conversation, not a pitch.
- Step 3
Fixed quote
A written scope, timeline and price. Yours to keep.
Why Navelo Software
Why teams choose us.
- Advice from engineers who build and run software themselves.
- No obligation to hire us for the implementation.
- Plain language for non-technical founders and boards.
- Recommendations include buying or doing nothing when that is right.
- Written deliverables you keep and can share.
FAQ
Common questions.
What is a fractional CTO?
A fractional CTO is an experienced technology leader who works with your company part-time, typically a few days a month, to set technical direction, review architecture, guide hiring and manage vendors, without the cost of a full-time executive.
Can you review code written by another agency or freelancer?
Yes. We review code quality, security, architecture, documentation and deployment practices, and give you a prioritised list of what needs attention and roughly what it would take.
Do we have to hire you to build what you recommend?
No. Consulting is a standalone engagement and the report is yours. Many clients carry out the plan with their own team.
How much does technology consulting cost?
Every product is different, so we don't publish fixed prices. After a short discovery conversation about your goals, users and must-have features, Navelo Software sends a written scope with a fixed quote and timeline. Get a quote and you'll hear back within one working day.
Do you work with clients in other countries and time zones?
Yes. Navelo Software works with founders and product teams worldwide. We run projects asynchronously with written updates, shared boards and a weekly live demo scheduled at a time that suits your team.
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Work with us
Planning technology consulting? Let’s scope it.
Tell us what you're building. We reply within 24 hours, and once the scope is clear you get a written plan, timeline and fixed quote — no obligation.