Mike Navales
Mike Navales

VirtualTechPartner

I am a Virtual Tech Partner for self-funded startups. I embed into your team for 20 hours a week to architect your strategy, build your core systems, and lead your technical growth for the long haul.

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The Problem

The “Solo Founder” Ceiling

You've reached the point where your vision is moving faster than your tech. You're tired of:

The Black Box

Paying premium rates for “black box” systems you don't truly own.

The Freelancer Cycle

Explaining your vision over and over to people who are just waiting for the next gig.

The Management Burden

Spending 80% of your time managing project tickets instead of selling your product.

I am the alternative to all three. I'm your embedded technical partner, not a task-taker. Your growth, your burn rate, your retention, and your 10-year roadmap are my problems too.

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The Model

Deeply Rooted. Fully Accountable.

I only partner with two companies at a time. This isn't a “consultancy.” It is a dedicated, 20-hour-per-week commitment to your success.

01

The Architecture (Strategy)

I help you design the long-term blueprint, leveraging AI-driven workflows to keep your operations lean and fast.

02

The Build (Execution)

I am your Lead Builder. I architect the “heavy lifting” systems (integrations, automations, and core features) and ensure your digital infrastructure is bulletproof.

03

The Scale (Growth)

As you grow, I scale with you. Your systems, your architecture, and your technical standards stay steady through every new stage.

Ready to see the model in action? See if I'm the right fit.

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What You Get

Built for Speed. Designed to Scale.

AI-Ready Architecture

Your tech stack is chosen and designed to leverage AI from day one, not bolted on as an afterthought.

Always Shipping

Meaningful progress every week. Integrations go live, workflows get automated, and features ship on pipelines built for speed.

Off Your Plate

You focus on revenue and vision. I take the technical roadmap, the systems, and the execution off your plate entirely.

Questions

FAQ

What is a Virtual Tech Partner?

A dedicated, part-time technical co-founder. I embed with your company for 20 hours per week, owning the architecture, the build, and the technical roadmap, so you can focus on revenue and vision. No equity, no project manager layer, just direct leadership.

Who is this model for?

Self-funded and bootstrapped founders who've outgrown freelancers and agencies but aren't ready to burn $250k+/year on a full-time CTO. If you're tired of managing black-box vendors and want an embedded partner who treats your burn rate and roadmap as their own, this is for you.

How is this different from a freelancer or an agency?

Freelancers are task-takers. Agencies sell hours and upsell more hours. I'm a partner. I only work with two companies at a time, every system I build is yours, and I benefit when your company wins, not when I bill more.

Do I need a technical co-founder's background to work with you?

No. Filling that gap is exactly the point. You bring the vision and the market. I bring the architecture, the execution, and the technical standards. You don't need to speak engineer to work with me.

How soon can we start?

It begins with a 30-minute discovery call. If we're a fit, the Founding Sprint kicks off shortly after with an audit, alignment, and initial build in the first 30 days. See how it works for the full timeline.

Limited Availability

Ready to build your growth engine?

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See if I'm the right fit.

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