When you're getting an idea off the ground the worst thing is advice that makes you stumble.

Some people want it to happen, some wish it would happen and others make it happen.

We have had a number of our own startups and helped others for over 25 years. The CTO Group has assisted numerous startups to develop their strategy and plans; detail their markets; define their products; find initial customers, and seek funding.

Our assistance has included a variety of engagements ranging from assisting with specific parts of the planning process to engaging to create overall plans.

• Detailed analysis of market definition and demand.
  
• Identify & Develop overall market strategies.
  
• Conduct competitive analysis.
  
• Develop specific phased product plans.
  
• Develop detail marketing strategies.
  
• Create business and operating plan.
  
• Develop detailed 3 – 5 year budgets.
  
• Review and revised product architecture, design and functionality.
  
• Review User & Technical requirements.
  
• Conduct architecture reviews.
  
• Undertake design reviews.
  
• Perform deliverable reviews.
  
• Assess Development Processes & Approaches.
  
• Prepared Investor presentations.
  
• Make recommendations and provide guidance to executive team.