Build vs. Buy Brief
A decision memo on whether to build, buy or wait, with the numbers behind it.
Who it's for: Leaders weighing a specific AI or software purchase against building it in-house.
Inputs · what I need from you
- The decision you are trying to make
- Vendors you are already considering
- Rough budget and timeline
Outputs · what you receive
- 6 to 10 page decision memo
- Vendor comparison with total cost over 3 years
- A clear recommendation and the conditions that would change it
Run of show
How the time is spent.
- 01
Kickoff
30 minutes to pin down the decision and the constraints.
- 02
Research
Vendor pricing, capability claims tested against docs, build cost estimate.
- 03
Memo
Recommendation first, evidence after, every source cited.
Not a fit if
- Open-ended technology surveys with no decision attached
Questions
Do you take vendor referral fees?
No. I take no affiliate fees or vendor commissions from any vendor I evaluate.
Want to talk before you buy?
Book a free 30-minute fit call. Answer three questions first so the call is useful, then pick a time on my calendar.