Co-Pilot
Your trusted technical partner - Building with you, not just for you
Ongoing, founder-friendly tech development and leadership that turns your startup vision into a resilient, investor-ready MVP.
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To learn more schedule a discovery call
Does this sound like you?
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Not sure how to get started or if you’re doing it right.
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Endless ideas, no clear roadmap.
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Afraid of being dependent on developers.
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Happy to build on your own, but need technical guidance.
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Investors pushing back on your tech readiness.
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You don’t need to hand off your tech and hope for the best. With Co-pilot, every step in developing your product is clear, visible, collaborative and aligned with your mission.
Imagine having a trusted tech partner by your side.
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You always know what’s being built, why and how.
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Your MVP is stable, scalable, and investor-ready.
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You lead with confidence - not fear of the unknown.
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Every decision explained in plain English.
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You avoid costly mistakes that sink early startups.
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That’s why I created Co-pilot - to give founders clarity, momentum, and technical confidence while building their product from idea to MVP.

Hi, I’m Cherian Mathew - a 3x startup co-founder and Fractional CTO. For 22+ years I’ve built software across industry, academia, non-profits, and startups. In my last venture, we pioneered an ultra-early wildfire detection system at Dryad Networks. Today, I help non-technical, impact-driven founders like you build tech with clarity and confidence.
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I created Co-pilot so you’ll never feel out of your depth with technology again. I work with you, not just for you - to translate your dream into a robust and investor-ready product.
You don’t need to become a technical expert - you just need the right partner to guide you through it with clarity, expertise and experience.
3 steps to clarity
Deep Dive
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We clarify your goals, roadmap, and MVP scope.
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Product Development
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I act as your technical partner - designing and developing features, deploying the tech stack and foundational infrastructure.
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Founder Empowerment
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You gain the literacy and confidence to lead without dependency.
What you get
Technical Strategy & Roadmap
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Product Development
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Lean Project Management Setup
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Mentorship & Coaching
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Fundraising Prep Pack
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