About CORDA

Strategy First. People First.

We are a technology consulting and engineering partner for founders and operators. We advise on strategy and make decisions, then own the delivery if you want us to. Senior engineers throughout. Working software, fast.

Our Story

CORDA was founded on a simple observation: most software projects fail not because of technology, but because of strategy. Teams build the wrong thing, ship too late, or hand off to juniors who don't understand the vision.

We started CORDA to fix that. Our founders spent years leading engineering at growth-stage companies, watching millions burn on failed projects and technical debt. We knew there had to be a better way: one where strategy comes first, senior engineers lead both the thinking and the work, and founders get honest feedback before expensive mistakes.

Today, we partner with founders and operators who need strategic clarity, custom software, ongoing technical leadership, or dedicated engineering capacity. We provide both the thinking and the execution. We advise on what should be done, then own the delivery if that's what makes sense. We take on the hardest problems—the ones that require deep expertise and clear thinking. And we ship.

What We Stand For

Strategy-Driven

We start with the right problem, not the fanciest tech. Discovery and strategy come before code.

Quality-Obsessed

Only senior engineers touch client projects. We don't scale by adding juniors. We scale by being efficient.

Collaborative

We partner with founders, not for them. You stay involved and learn from the process.

Transparent

Honest feedback, real timelines, no surprises. You know what's happening at every stage.

Efficient

Speed without cutting corners. Lean teams, clear scope, no waste.

By The Numbers

5
Senior Engineers
15+
Years Avg Experience
20+
Happy Clients
50+
Projects Shipped

Our Journey

2019
CORDA Founded
Started with a vision: strategy before code. Built by founders who spent years watching software projects fail.
2020
First Client
Shipped first project and proved the model works. Client got working software in 60 days with clarity from day one.
2021
Team Growth
Grew to current leadership team of 5 senior engineers. Focused on selective hiring and quality over quantity.
2022
AI Integration Service
Launched AI integration service track. Helped founders navigate LLM adoption with strategic, production-ready implementations.
2023
50+ Projects Shipped
Celebrated shipping 50+ successful projects. Maintained our commitment to quality, strategy-first thinking, and client success.
2024
Continued Growth
Scaling responsibly, staying selective about clients and projects. Every engagement is strategic, every deliverable is quality.

What Clients Say

CORDA transformed how we approach software. They didn't just build—they understood our business and delivered a product that actually solves our problems. Six months in and we're already seeing ROI.
Sarah Chen
CTO, HealthTech Startup (AI Integration)
Having a fractional CTO who actually cares about code quality and strategy was exactly what we needed. CORDA didn't just advise—they got their hands dirty and shipped with us.
Michael Rodriguez
Founder, SaaS Platform (Fractional CTO)
Their discovery process saved us millions. They asked the right questions before writing a single line of code. That's rare and invaluable.
Jennifer Park
Director of Engineering, Financial Services (Discovery)
We've worked with 20+ development agencies. CORDA is different. Senior engineers, strategic thinking, and they actually care if you succeed. Not just a vendor—a partner.
David Thompson
VP of Product, Energy Tech (Custom Software)
CORDA's approach was refreshing. Instead of moving fast and breaking things, they moved thoughtfully and shipped solid. Results speak louder than hype.
Lisa Martinez
Operations Director, Manufacturing (Custom Software)

Meet the Team

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Jane Doe

Chief Executive Officer

15+ years building products at high-growth startups. Jane leads strategy, client relationships, and our vision of shipping quality software fast. She's obsessed with the intersection of product thinking and technical excellence.

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Marcus Shah

Chief Product Officer

Former product lead at two unicorns. Marcus owns product direction, user research, and making sure we're solving the right problems. He believes every feature needs to earn its complexity.

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Alex Kumar

Chief Technology Officer

20+ years in systems design and architecture. Alex leads our technical strategy, code quality, and makes sure we're building software that lasts. He's passionate about elegant solutions and shipping on time.

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Emma Martinez

Head of People & Culture

Built talent strategies at Fortune 500s and startups alike. Emma ensures we're hiring and retaining the best senior engineers, fostering our culture of excellence, and keeping everyone aligned on our mission.

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Ravi Walia

Head of Quality Assurance

QA architect with deep experience in testing strategy. Ravi owns our commitment to quality, leads our QA processes, and makes sure every release meets our high standards. He's obsessed with finding bugs before clients do.