6 posts tagged "Due diligence"
Technical DD for AI-powered startups requires four dimensions beyond the traditional framework: LLM usage classification, prompt IP, eval systems and cost structure, and safety guardrail design.
A framework for assessing engineering capability without code review: development process, PRs, deployment frequency, docs, incident history, and five interview questions.
A 3-class taxonomy of technical debt (intentional, accidental, environment-driven), the startup-specific accumulation mechanics, and how to evaluate it in tech DD.
A hub article defining what technical DD is, why it matters, and how its seven evaluation axes interlock. Detailed methodology lives in dedicated articles.
A non-engineer's framework for evaluating a target's engineering organization, from pre-meeting quantitative checks to four interview lenses and PMI design.
A comprehensive, CTO-grade checklist for the purpose, evaluation axes, and concrete line items of technical DD in startup investing.
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