TECHNICAL DUE DILIGENCE
The Problem With Typical Due Diligence
Most diligence focuses on:
Market size
Financials
Team
Code quality
But products don’t fail because of code —
they fail because of unclear requirements, weak validation, and wrong assumptions.
We fix that.
“Innovation failures often stem from unclear assumptions and hidden risks that derail execution.” — Harvard Business Review, Innovation’s Hidden Traps
What We Assess
1. Requirements & Product Strategy
Are requirements clear and feasible?
Are assumptions validated?
Are priorities evidence-based?
2. MVP Feasibility & Scope
Overbuilding risk
Unrealistic timelines
Misalignment across teams
3. Validation Strength
Are they proving anything?
Are they learning what matters?
4. Execution Risk Score
A clear, investor-friendly report for decision-making.
Outcomes for Investors
You get:
Clear visibility into execution risk
Early warning signals
A product-health snapshot
Confidence in post-investment support needs
“Companies lose significant value due to poorly understood product requirements and unvalidated assumptions.” — Accenture
GETTING PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT RIGHT MATTERS
CASE STUDIES
"Chaos to Clarity" — How a High-Growth Hard-Tech Company Regained Product Focus
This well-funded startup faced an urgent breakdown in its product development process. Despite hiring prestigious consulting firms to implement frameworks, internal teams were still paralyzed.
LEARN MORE"From Product Recall to a Successful Launch" — Coordinating Hardware & Software to Ship on Time
This fast-moving mobility tech company had just launched a flagship product — only to recall it shortly after due to a series of critical issues. One bug after another surfaced, and internal teams were overwhelmed.
LEARN MORE"From Risk to Rigor" — Helping a ClimateTech Startup Redesign Their MVP with Confidence
This early-stage sustainability startup was under pressure to demonstrate product viability. They had developed an MVP and lined up a pilot installation — but acritical safety issuecaused the customer to pull out at the last minute.
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FOUNDER INSIGHTS - BLOGS
Startup Founders: Beware the Advice That Can Derail Your Product
Author: Waqar B. Hashim is a veteran product development leader with over 30 years of experience bringing complex hardware-software integrated products to market, generating more than $5 billion in...
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Case Study: Google Glass — Misjudging product-market fit in wearable AR
Author: Waqar B. Hashim is a veteran product development leader with over 30 years of experience bringing complex hardware-software integrated products to market, generating more than $5 billion in...
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Why Chaos Is Inevitable in a Startup and How Founders Can Turn It Into Their Competitive Advantage
A Deep Dive Into Good Chaos, Bad Chaos, and How to Actively Manage Both Author: Waqar B. Hashim is a veteran product development leader with over 30 years of experience bringing complex hardware-so...
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