When You Need Strategic IT Support

Not every company needs an IT advisor, but many growing teams reach a point where ad-hoc decisions quietly slow them down, and founders usually realize too late as:

• IT rarely fails loudly; it fails slowly, then expensively

• More tools don't mean more control

• Security maturity is organizational, not technical

You may benefit from strategic IT advisory if any of the following sound familiar:

• You’re scaling, but your IT feels fragmented
  Tools, systems, and responsibilities have grown organically, and it’s becoming harder to see the full picture.

• You’re preparing for fundraising, audits, or enterprise clients
  Investors and partners expect clarity around security, governance, and scalability, not just working tools.

• You lack CIO or CISO guidance, but can’t justify a full-time hire
  You need senior-level direction without long-term overhead or executive complexity.

• IT risk or security gaps are slowing down decisions
  Unclear ownership, undocumented systems, or compliance uncertainty are creating hesitation instead of confidence.

• Your team is reactive instead of strategic
  Too much time is spent fixing issues instead of planning what comes next.

What We Help You With

We align IT investments with business strategy through planning, governance, infrastructure reviews, roadmap development, and leadership.

• Strategic IT Planning & Roadmapping

• Cost Optimization & Governance

• Virtual CIO / Fractional IT Leadership

Cybersecurity

Our core services focus on vendor-neutral IT advisory across three critical domains:

• IT Strategy,

• Digital Transformation,

• Cybersecurity

Each of these core services is tailored to solve real-world challenges for startups and growing businesses, designed to bring clarity, security, and scalability without the complexity.

IT Strategy

Digital Transformation

We help modernize your technology stack, workflows, and digital tools to drive growth and innovation.

• Cloud & Platform Strategy

• Workflow Automation & Operating Design

• Digital Maturity & Readiness

We guide organizations in strengthening cyber resilience through strategic frameworks, identity systems, and risk assessments.

• Risk Assessment & Compliance

• Identity & Cloud Security Architecture

• Security Awareness &  Cyberpsychology

How to Work With Us

Our programs are designed to meet you where you are today and prepare you for what comes next. Each engagement is advisory-only, independent, and tailored to your growth stage, risk profile, and business goals.

Core Growth Programs

(Most common starting point for founders and leadership teams)

For: Pre-Seed startups | 1–10 employees
Duration: 2–4 weeks

What this program delivers

• Clear IT priorities and a 90-day roadmap

• Foundational architecture and tool guidance

• Basic security hygiene and risk visibility

• Confidence to scale without early mistakes

Outcome
Clarity, structure, and a solid IT foundation to support early growth.

For: Seed-stage startups | 11–50 employees
Duration: 4–8 weeks

What this program delivers

• A complete IT aligned to business goals

• A 12-month roadmap for growth readiness

• Streamlined processes and operating model

• A baseline security & governance framework

Outcome
Investor-ready, professionally structured IT that scales with your business.

For: Series A+ companies | 50+ employees
Duration: 8–12 weeks

What this program delivers

• Long-term IT & security strategy (1-2 years)

• Enterprise-ready operating and governance

• Cost control, vendor & risk management

• A baseline audit and compliance readiness

Outcome
Scalable, secure, and audit-ready IT operations built for fast growth.

For: Startups fundraising or investors assessing.
Duration: 12–24 weeks

Outcome:
Clear visibility into IT, security, and operational risk- enabling confident investment decisions.

Fractional Executive Leadership

For: Founders & executives with ongoing strategic oversight without a full-time hire
Engagement: Monthly (typically 8–12 advisory hours)

Focus:

• IT strategic oversight & prioritizations

• Vendor, risk & budget oversight

• Monthly leadership & guidance

• Security oversight and governance

• Incident response preparedness

• Ongoing security leadership

• Ideal after a core program

For: Targeted questions, urgent situations, or focused reviews without long-term commitment.

Typical use cases:

• Architecture or security reviews

• Vendor or tool selection

• Risk and policy assessments

• Leadership guidance during incidents

Conditions:

• Available after an initial conversation

• Ideal after buying a core program

How our pricing works:

Programs are scoped based on company size, complexity, and risk profile. We work with a limited number of companies at a time to ensure senior-level focus, and pricing reflects the depth of CIO/CISO-level advisory required. Final scope and fees are defined after an initial strategy call.

Startup IT Essentials

IT Foundation Program

Scale-Up IT Program

Advanced Enterprise Programs

(For audits, acquisitions, and complex growth stages)

For: Companies preparing for compliance audits.
Duration: 12–24 weeks

Outcome:
A strong governance foundation and compliance readiness (ISO, SOC2, GDPR, DORA).

Governance & Compliance Kit

IT Due Diligence Accelerator

For: Post-acquisition or merger scenarios
Duration: 8–12 weeks

Outcome:
A smooth, structured, and risk-reduced IT integration after acquisition or merger.

IT M&A Integration Kit

Fractional CIO/CISO

Pay As You Go

On-Demand Advisory

“Zotech Advisory brought clarity where we had growing complexity. Amir helped us structure our IT strategy, strengthen governance, and make decisions with confidence as we scaled. His advice was practical, unbiased, and always aligned with our business goals.”

Hamid Momeni,

CEO, BitazzaX

★★★★★

“Zotech Advisory helped us modernize our IT systems, reduce costs, and improve our security without disrupting daily operations. Amir’s approach was clear, practical, and focused on real business needs.”

★★★★★

Fariborz May

Founder & Business Owner, CoiffeurFari

What Our Clients Say