You don't need to hire a team. You need a founder who's done it before.
No ramp-up. No equity. No payroll bloat.Whether it's your core roadmap or the thing no one's had time to ship
— I'll get it done.
What would this cost you in headcount?
| Role | Monthly Cost |
|---|---|
Product Manager (PM) $1,20,000/year | $10,000 |
Senior Developer $1,80,000/year | $15,000 |
3-4 Junior Developers $2,40,000/year | $20,000 |
QA Engineer $78,000/year | $6,500 |
DevOps Engineer $1,20,000/year | $10,000 |
CTO/CPO-Level Advisor 0.25-1.0% equity | Equity only |
| Total (Cash Compensation) | $61,500/month |
→Hire Vishesh | $7,999 |
Hiring is expensive. Execution doesn't have to be.
Sounds wild? Here's what I actually do — mapped to the roles you'd otherwise need to hire.
Only 2 Startups at a Time. That's the Deal.
I go deep. No switching context every hour. No juggling 10 retainers.I work with 1–2 startups at a time so I can deliver real outcomes — even faster than most full-time teams.You get founder-level thinking, fast execution, and no fluff.If you're on this page, one of those spots might be open.
Check AvailabilityOne Founder. Multiple Roles.
I don't just advise — I execute. I've led and shipped across every stage of the product stack, wearing the hats your team doesn't have time (or budget) for.
CTO / Co-founder Strategy
- Scaled cloud-native platforms (AWS, Serverless, CI/CD)
- Led engineering teams, hiring, architecture
- Solved deep technical problems: scraping, system design, custom data infra
CPO-Level Product
- Took dozens of products from idea to launch
- Translated founder vision into UX and roadmaps
- Shipped real features with real user data
PM-Level Planning
- Ran sprints, prioritized backlogs, scoped MVPs
- Balanced vision with constraints
- Delivered while keeping everyone aligned
Fullstack Engineering (x5)
- Code daily in React, TypeScript, Python, AWS Lambda
- Built crawlers, Slack bots, mobile apps, internal tools
- Setup CI/CD, observability, and ship-ready infrastructure
"I build tools that solve real problems I've experienced first-hand as a founder."
Helping Founders Move Faster.
I've built 5 startups over 17 years — venture-backed and bootstrapped — and learned what actually moves the needle. I now work with early-stage founders to deliver fast outcomes across product and growth. I don't advise from the sidelines. I build with you.
Technical Expertise
Built and scaled engineering teams from scratch
Product-First Mindset
Solve real problems fast, not just ship features
Founder Experience
Operate with urgency because I've been on the line
Want to move faster without adding headcount?
Let's TalkTools For Modern Founders
I build small, sharp tools for founders — things I wish I had when scaling my own companies.
Jerry
Write like a founder — not a ghost. Create engaging LinkedIn content from your meetings and notes.
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Real feedback from early-stage founders who've seen results.
"In one hour I learned things that would have taken me 5 years to learn the hard way. 100% satisfied, would recommend Vishesh to any founder!"
Tomi Suomela
CEO at Sellai | B2B Sales Marketplace
"I was Vishesh's first $1 coffee chat customer and quickly converted into a month long contract. He is incredibly helpful with every aspect of a product's roadmap."
Austin Christensen
Finance @ Microsoft | Founder of BabelOn
"One of the most well accomplished and humble Entrepreneurs I know. His advice and recommendations are priceless."
Martinien Cho
Cardiology NP | CEO & Co-Founder (Mechi Wellness Inc.)
"I'm delighted to recommend Vishesh after an insightful mentoring call. He shared strategic, cost-effective marketing strategies that were very helpful. With his great background as a startup founder, Vishesh's smart, practical advice was invaluable."
Angela Hein
CPG Consultant & Startup Advisor | 3x Founder
I work with a handful of founders each quarter. Reach out early.
The Unpolished Stories Behind Early-Stage Wins
I talk to real founders about what almost broke their companies — and how they turned it around.
#38 Three Co-founders Scaling to 200+ B2B Customers With No Employees (INSANE) | Neel Balar
I'm joined by Neel Balar, Co-Founder at Clueso (YC W23). Starting with 2 of his co-founders Akash and Prajwal in the final year at IIT Madras, Neel has led Clueso from a note-taking tool for students to a successful B2B SaaS startup serving 350+ B2B customers worldwide. Clueso helps product teams create stunning product videos and documentation in minutes. Key Discussion Points: 🔥 How did you scale to 200+ B2B customers without any employees? 🤔 What's the secret to maintaining a global footprint with a small team? 📈 How did you manage to acquire new customers for your B2B SaaS startup? 📊 What's the key to building a successful team and ensuring everyone is aligned with the company's goals? 📈 What's the surprising content format that 10x'd your conversion rate? 📊 How did you navigate the challenges of building a roadmap, prioritizing features, and cutting features that no longer align with goals? Important links: Clueso - Create stunning product videos and documentation in minutes: https://www.clueso.io/ Build Inbound-led-outbound motion on LinkedIn without breaking it's terms - Jerry: https://tryjerry.com Quirky startup merch: Shop71 at https://shop.7tea1.com
#37 The AI Bookkeeper Saving Startups From Cash-Flow Death Spirals | Nicolai Thomson
I'm joined by Nicolai Thomson, Co-Founder & CEO of Jenesys, a company that's pioneering the use of AI in bookkeeping and cash flow management. With an impressive track record of selling B2B solutions across three continents and scaling companies from startup to multi-million pound revenue, Nicolai brings two decades of business wisdom to our conversation. Key Discussion Points: 🔥 Cash flow works in a similar way to traffic flow - if you wait until the moment where all the cash is going out, you might actually find that you don't have enough, despite the fact that you've got a profitable business. 📊 Effective cash flow management requires you to proactively manage and slow down the cash flow, rather than waiting until the last minute. 🚨 I'm too scared to grow, that's a major, major problem in the industry - entrepreneurs need to overcome their fear of growth to achieve success. 💡 The only identifier on your phone that doesn't change is your wifi and mac address - what does this mean for entrepreneurs and business owners? 👥 Giving people an opportunity to create their best work is crucial for business success - how can entrepreneurs create this environment? 📈 The importance of involving the whole team in strategy changes and enabling team members to handle tactics is essential for scaling a company. 🤖 The risks of relying too heavily on AI for creativity and the importance of human foundation in engineering are crucial for entrepreneurs to consider. Important links: Jenesys: https://www.jenesys.co/ Inbound-led=outbound done right - Jerry: https://tryjerry.com Quirky startup merch: Shop71 at https://shop.7tea1.com
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Why I'm Doing This (And Why I'm Only Doing It Twice)
I've built five startups, raised over $11M, and had my share of wins and wipeouts.
After my last exit, I decided to slow down — not stop. I'm now spending the next year doing two things I care deeply about:
- sharpening my craft around AI and product velocity
- scaling my podcast to bring real founder stories to light
- and spending more time with my 8-year-old — while he still thinks I’m cool
I work with 1–2 startups at a time. That's it. Not to stay busy — but to stay excellent.
If you're building something real and the timing's right, I'd love to help.
Let's Work Together
I work with just 1–2 startups at a time — and only when I know I can help. If you think we might be a fit, book a $1 call or drop me a message.