Long-Term Advisory Partnerships

I establish deep, ongoing advisory relationships with a select number of technology companies. These partnerships are designed to provide consistent strategic guidance, accountability, and support as you navigate the complex challenges of building and scaling a technology business.

How Advisory Relationships Work

Minimum Commitment: 6 Months

Advisory relationships require a minimum 6-month commitment to ensure we have sufficient time to:

• Build deep understanding of your business and challenges
• Implement meaningful changes and see results
• Establish trust and effective working rhythms
• Navigate through at least one complete planning or development cycle

From Consulting to Advising

The best advisory relationships often begin with consulting engagements. This allows us to:

• Test our working relationship through shorter-term projects
• Demonstrate value before committing to a longer partnership
• Understand your needs and ensure I can provide meaningful impact
• Build trust through concrete deliverables and results

Typical Path:

1. Start with 1-3 months of consulting work
2. Evaluate mutual fit and value creation
3. Transition to 6+ month advisory relationship
4. Extend and deepen partnership as needed

What Advisory Includes

Regular Strategic Sessions

• Monthly Deep Dives - 2-4 hour strategic working sessions
• Quarterly Planning - Participation in strategic planning processes
• Annual Reviews - Comprehensive strategy and progress assessments

Ongoing Support

• Asynchronous Communication - Email and Slack access for urgent questions
• Ad-hoc Calls - Quick problem-solving sessions as needed
• Document Reviews - Feedback on strategic documents, presentations, and plans
• Team Access - Direct engagement with your leadership team

Strategic Contributions

• Technology Roadmapping - Long-term technical strategy development
• Organizational Design - Team structure and scaling guidance
• Process Optimization - Continuous improvement of engineering practices
• Leadership Development - Mentoring for technical leaders and managers
• Board Preparation - Support for board meetings and investor updates

Focus Areas

Engineering Excellence

• Building world-class engineering organizations
• Implementing effective development practices
• Creating cultures of technical excellence
• Balancing speed, quality, and technical debt

Scaling Challenges

• Growing from 10 to 100+ engineers
• Maintaining velocity while scaling
• Evolving architecture for growth
• Managing organizational complexity

Strategic Technology Decisions

• Platform and infrastructure choices
• Build vs. buy evaluations
• Technology stack evolution
• Vendor and partnership strategies

Leadership & Culture

• Developing engineering leaders
• Creating high-performance cultures
• Improving cross-functional collaboration
• Building sustainable practices

Advisory Structure

Time Commitment

• 10-15 hours per month of direct engagement
• Always available for urgent strategic questions
• Quarterly on-sites (optional, travel expenses separate)

Investment Options

Equity-Based Advisory

• 0.25% - 0.5% equity for early-stage companies (Series A or earlier)
• 0.1% - 0.25% equity for growth-stage companies (Series B+)
• 4-year vesting with 6-month cliff
• Acceleration on change of control

Cash Retainer

• $7,500 - $15,000 per month depending on scope and company stage
• 6-month minimum commitment, then month-to-month
• Quarterly payment options available
• Annual contracts receive 10% discount

Hybrid Models

Combination of reduced cash retainer plus equity participation, structured based on your company’s needs and stage.

Who I Advise

Ideal Advisory Clients

• Funded startups (Seed through Series C) with product-market fit
• Growth-stage companies facing scaling challenges
• Technical founders seeking strategic guidance
• Non-technical CEOs needing trusted technical counsel
• Private equity portfolio companies undergoing transformation

Prerequisites

• Committed to building exceptional engineering organizations
• Open to feedback and external perspectives
• Willing to invest in long-term relationships
• Have budget or equity available for advisory compensation

Why Long-Term Advisory Works

Deep Context

Unlike consultants who parachute in and out, I develop deep understanding of your:

• Business model and market dynamics
• Technical architecture and debt
• Team capabilities and gaps
• Cultural strengths and challenges

Sustained Impact

Long-term engagement enables:

• Iterative improvement rather than one-time fixes
• Relationship building with your entire team
• Accountability for implementing changes
• Measurement of actual outcomes

Trusted Partnership

Over time, I become:

• A trusted sounding board for difficult decisions
• An external perspective in internal debates
• A connector to my network of experts and resources
• An advocate for your success

Current Advisory Portfolio

I maintain advisory relationships with 3-5 companies at any given time to ensure each receives proper attention. Current focus areas include:

• B2B SaaS platforms
• Developer tools and infrastructure
• HealthTech and regulated industries
• AI/ML-enabled products

Getting Started

Step 1: Initial Consultation

Let’s discuss your challenges, goals, and how I might help. This conversation is free and helps us evaluate potential fit. You must come prepared with an agenda. There’s just 1 item here: what you think is the problem?

Step 2: Consulting Engagement (Optional but Recommended)

Start with a focused consulting project to:

• Address an immediate need
• Establish working relationship
• Demonstrate value

Step 3: Advisory Proposal

Based on our initial work together, I’ll propose:

• Specific focus areas and objectives
• Engagement structure and time commitment
• Compensation model (equity, cash, or hybrid)
• Success metrics and milestones

Step 4: Formal Agreement

We’ll establish:

• 6-month minimum commitment
• Clear expectations and deliverables
• Communication rhythms and channels
• Renewal and extension terms

Contact

Ready to explore a long-term advisory partnership? Let’s start with a conversation.

Email: adam@koszek.com

Please include information about your company stage, current challenges, and why you’re seeking a long-term advisor rather than short-term consulting.