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
ā I'll get it done.
What would this cost you in headcount?
| Role | Monthly Cost |
|---|---|
Product Manager (PM) $120,000/year | $10,000 |
Senior Developer $180,000/year | $15,000 |
3-4 Junior Developers $240,000/year | $20,000 |
QA Engineer $78,000/year | $6,500 |
DevOps Engineer $120,000/year | $10,000 |
CTO/CPO-Level Advisor 0.25-1.0% equity | Equity only |
| Total (Cash Compensation) | $61,500/month |
āVishesh (Founder-Operator) | Save $642K/year $7,999 |
Hiring is expensive. Execution doesn't have to be.
Sounds wild? Here's what I actually do ā 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 1ā2 startups at a time so I can deliver real outcomes ā 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 ā 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 ā venture-backed and bootstrapped ā 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?
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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
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Founder Stories
"Raw, tactical insights from founders who've been in the trenches."
Thoughts and Updates
Tactical stories, strategy, and hard-earned lessons from 17 years in the arena.
I work with a handful of founders each quarter. Reach out early.
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 ā 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 ā while he still thinks Iām cool
I work with 1ā2 startups at a time. That's it. Not to stay busy ā 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 1ā2 startups at a time ā 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.
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