Independent, CTO-level assessment for investors, founders, and software company leaders. Each engagement is principal-led and delivers clear, actionable findings.
Independent assessment of a software company's technology, architecture, engineering team, and operating model. Designed for investors, acquirers, and PE and VC firms evaluating technical risk before a transaction.
Learn more →A structured review of engineering capability, architecture, delivery practices, and operational maturity. Intended for founders, CEOs, and boards outside a transaction context who want an honest view of their technical position.
Learn more →Ongoing or targeted CTO-level advisory support, including fractional CTO work, architecture review, engineering leadership guidance, and decision support for executive teams navigating complex technical choices.
Learn more →Evaluation of a company's data architecture, AI strategy, tooling, and engineering readiness to build, adopt, or scale AI-enabled capabilities. Useful for investors evaluating AI claims or companies planning an AI initiative.
Discuss AI readiness →Every engagement is led directly by Paul Julius. Willowbark does not use junior analysts or templated assessments. The work is structured around the specific question at hand — whether that is an investment decision, a growth plan, or an operational concern.
We clarify the context, the decision you are facing, the timeline, and the specific technical questions that need answering.
Willowbark reviews available materials, interviews relevant stakeholders, and assesses the technology, team, architecture, delivery, operations, and risks.
You receive clear findings, a risk assessment, recommended actions, and practical implications for the decision at hand.