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Buyers Call When Execution Fails
- Ideal buyers are founders of tech startups who have raised at least ~$1M and are under investor pressure.
- They often call only after repeated failures and when execution must start producing reliable results.
Hired To Stand Up A New Tech Spin‑Off
- Kartick described one engagement inside a conglomerate where he joined as the company was being set up.
- He was hired when the new company had only the CEO and one or two people.
Give Tactical Leadership, Not Just Code
- Provide concrete technical leadership: hire leads, set coding practices, and advise on rebuilds when necessary.
- Combine inspiration with actionable technical guidelines for struggling teams.