Henry Doce

Henry Doce

Software Engineer. Startup Advisor.

I've spent my career inside startups, building products and advising founders on what to build next. I help you figure out the right thing to build, scope it properly, and when it makes sense I build it with you.

The Problem

You have an idea and a budget. But between where you are now and a working product, there are dozens of technical decisions you don't have the context to make yet. Most developers will take your money and start building. I start by making sure you're building the right thing.

What I Do

Discovery & Scoping

Before you spend a dollar on development, we define exactly what you're building — whether or not we keep working together. You walk away with:

  • Unknowns identified upfront
  • Technical gaps filled
  • Phased roadmap & realistic budget
  • An actionable document you own

Technical Strategy

The decisions that are expensive to get wrong:

  • Architecture & infrastructure
  • AI implementation
  • Compliance (HIPAA, SOC 2)
  • Build vs. buy & hiring

Build

When the scope is clear and the plan is right, I execute. Here's how that looks:

  • Phased delivery with milestones
  • Transparent communication
  • Project-based pricing, not hourly
  • Production-ready code

Track Record

7 years building software inside startups. I recently scoped a healthcare startup's MVP in 48 hours - caught hidden complexity in their compliance layer that would have derailed the build before a single line of code was written.

48h MVP Scoped

How to Start

1

Fit Call (15 min, free)

You tell me what you're building. I tell you how I work. We figure out if there's a fit.

2

Discovery ($750)

I dig into your project, identify unknowns, and deliver a written scope, phased plan, and realistic budget. This alone can save you thousands in wrong turns.

3

What's Next

You have a written plan and a clear budget. From here we can move into a build engagement, ongoing advisory, or you take the plan and run. No pressure either way.