Research

Research for one decision, with every claim cited.

I run research the way I run my own products: a defined question, sources you can check, and a recommendation at the top. You get a PDF and an editable file.

RS-01 · ResearchFixed fee

Build vs. Buy Brief

A decision memo on whether to build, buy or wait, with the numbers behind it.

Format
Kickoff call, async research, written memo
You get
  • 6 to 10 page decision memo
  • Vendor comparison with total cost over 3 years
  • A clear recommendation and the conditions that would change it
Delivery
5 business days
RS-02 · ResearchFixed fee

Market and Competitor Research Sprint

Market size, competitors, buyers and pricing, researched and cited, in ten days.

Format
Kickoff call, research sprint, readout
You get
  • TAM, SAM and SOM with the method shown
  • 8 to 12 competitor profiles
  • Ideal customer profiles
  • Pricing scan across the category
Delivery
10 business days
RS-03 · ResearchFixed fee

Technical Due Diligence Brief

An outside look at a product or vendor: architecture, security posture and whether the AI claims hold up.

Format
Kickoff, document and system review, findings report
You get
  • Architecture review
  • Security-posture review, including external attack surface
  • AI-claims review: what is real, what is a wrapper, what is marketing
  • Risk-rated findings report
Delivery
10 business days

Method

Question first

Every brief starts from the decision you need to make. Anything that doesn't inform it gets cut.

Sources you can check

Filings, vendor docs, pricing pages and analyst data, cited line by line. Counter-evidence is reported, not buried.

No affiliate or vendor commissions

I take no affiliate fees, referral fees or commissions from any vendor I evaluate.

Have a decision that needs research?

Book a 30-minute fit call and I'll tell you which brief fits, or whether you need one at all.