Mike Navales

The Tech Co-Founder You Didn't Have to Give 50% Equity To.

I am a Virtual Tech Co-Founder for self-funded startups. I embed into your team for 20 hours a week to architect your strategy, write your core code, 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 Agency Trap

Paying premium rates for “black box” code 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 Jira tickets instead of selling your product.

I provide the third way. I am your permanent technical pillar. I don't just "do tasks." I care about your burn rate, your user retention, and your 10-year roadmap.

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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 design the blueprint for 2026 and beyond, leveraging AI-driven workflows to keep your operations lean and fast.

02

The Build (Execution)

I am your Lead Engineer. I write the “heavy lifting” code, build the core features, and ensure your digital infrastructure is bulletproof.

03

The Leadership (Growth)

As we scale, I don't leave. I stay as your CTO to hire, vet, and mentor the developers who will work under my direction.

Ready to see the model in action? Let's find out if we're 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.

Ship Every Week

No more quarterly releases. We deploy meaningful features weekly with CI/CD pipelines built for velocity.

Zero Management Tax

You focus on sales and vision. I handle the technical roadmap, hiring pipeline, and engineering execution.

Limited Availability

Ready to build your growth engine?

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Let's see if we're the right fit.

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