Fast-track project success
Expert technical & strategic advice 'as a service' for designers, startups and enterprises building Mobile Apps & Blockchain projects.
Timely input on what is technically possible is priceless.
Keep your team and stakeholders focused on feasible outcomes instead of roads to rework.
Extend your runway, better manage resources and keep on budget and timelines.
Cut back iterations, refactoring and unnecessary research & development.
A cost effective alternative to full-time hire.
“A highly recommended business partner for any organisation looking to embark on or improve on their mobile app strategy."
Rod Attrill
GM Banking & Innovation
Compare the Market
"...not just the app but provided innovation and knowledge from both technology and startup business know-how."
Sharyn Fewster
CEO & Founder
MiCare Global
“Despite our significant knowledge gap in this domain, he guided us comprehensively through the entire process. I unreservedly recommend the service."
Paul Cochrane
Director
FOX COMMODITIES
"As a UX designer, having Nathan at hand gives both me and my clients’ immediate confidence on what is technically feasible so we can remain focused, and always moving forward"
Az Roberts
Founder
PAPER FOX RADIO
30+ PROJECTS DELIVERED
Mobile Apps
Building a Mobile app is not the same as creating a website.
Important decisions regarding the design and architecture are made throughout the scoping, design and build processes that impact app performance, adoption and scaleability. Further, app store approval is not guaranteed - mistakes have a big impact on time and budget.
BUILT ON 10+ CHAINS
Blockchain
Like apps versus websites, building on the blockchain is not the same as building on cloud services.
Many technical and user experience(UX) challenges are faced when interacting with smart contracts, distributed ledgers and storage. Expertise can shortcut the teams' up-skilling to the right solution minimising risk and iterations.
YOUR TECHNICAL PARTNER
Nathan Challen
Award winning serial founder & software architect.
Expert in Mobile Apps & Blockchain projects.
25 years experience,
15 years in Apps,
6 on the Blockchain.
across a broad range of industries
Transportation
Travel
Manufacturing
Health
Productivity
Fintech
Social Media
Influencer Marketing
Fitness
Building and Construction
Token issuance & NFTs
Trading Exchanges
CORE COMPETENCY
Technical & Strategic Advisory
I comprehend the business vision into products that are technically feasible in the constraints.As a founder (VC backed), CEO, CTO and in Technical Director roles for 2 decades - my core competency is understanding and distilling business goals and outcomes into technical products and execution plans.
As a blockchain engineer & solution architect, I have influenced the roadmap of Ripple's Escrow features, developed two CBDC (Central Bank Digital Currency) projects, represented Australia in Fintech and Blockchain hackathons, competed in both China and South Africa, and won numerous global hackathons on 10+ different blockchains.
There is a distinct skill gap in both growing organisations and design firms. Lack of experience in technical and architectural decisions can be costly.
I have successfully delivered over 30+ projects for companies like; Compare the Market, Bluescope Steel, McDonalds, Woodside Petroleum, Metricon, to name a few.
40+ MOBILE APP SPECS
Design Firms
Design is what your team does best.
Not having clear and immediate answers confuses your client and your design team, unnecessary reworks and communications.
Experienced founder
Startups
Fill the Mobile or Blockchain Architect gap in your team.
More than in any organisation, resources matter. Get the answers your team needs to make confident decisions.
Scale-ups
You've proven the model. Now it's time to scale.
Get it right. First time. Your plan for a Mobile app or Blockchain implementation needs the right guidance.
Enterprise
The right technical experience matters
A third party perspective can help smooth out internal team dynamics and cut down on R&D efforts.
Get on demand expertise for project roadmaps and deliverables.
How it works
A rare opportunity to complete your team. A cost effective alternative to full-time hire.
Sit-in on online meetings with your end-client or stakeholders:
Feasibility: Immediate feedback
Technical direction & review of capabilities
User experience & technical direction.
Assist in scoping projects / epics by reviewing deliverables:
Technical requirements
Architecture
Wireframes
Proposals.
.
ON-CALL
Monthly Plans
In all plans, my focus is on saving you time and budget to fast forward to successful outcomes without unnecessary iterations or rework.
LIGHT $3,500 p/M
Perfect for design agencies or early stage startups.Independent, light-touch ad-hoc guidance.Ideal where the team comprises designers and / or technical members, yet lacking App, Blockchain or Senior architect experience.
Phone or zoom call contact
Team session with / without end client
Up to 5 hrs a week, 1hr a day
Bookings: 48 hrs in advance
Single contact point in organisation
Upgrade plan at anytime
MEDIUM $5,000 P/M
Ideal for startups (seed, series A) seeking greater technical confidence.Sit in on investor / stakeholder meetings and technical whiteboard sessions.Deeper review of wireframes, technical requirements, architecture changes and epics.
24hr advance booking window
Intended for weekly involvement, taking one or two items offline
Includes consultation on business-models and go-to-market strategy
Two contact points in your organisation
Up to 8hrs a week, 2hrs a day
3 month minimum term.
FRACTIONAL EXEC
Suitable for later series startups, scale-ups or enterprises embarking on a mobile app or blockchain strategy.Design your own package. May include:
In person meetings^
Internal Slack or Discord
(Optional) Include role in your company on LinkedIn profile.
Fractional CTO / Architect
$POA, may include equity provision.
^ Where travel and expenses are covered.
Fixed monthly rate
Cancel anytime, flexible and scalable
100% Money back guarantee*
* Applicable for first month. Must be requested in the first 10 days.
Note: All plans are in USD$.
See if we're a good fit
Industry recognition
Awards
Ripple CBDC Innovate 2023: Winner
Polygon BUIDL IT 2022: Winner Pool & Spheron Network Prize for Web3 Tool "DAO Cake".
TRON Grand Hackathon 2022. DevPost Award "DAO Cake" Smart contract chosen by expert judges from across the Blockchain industry
Neo Polaris Launchpad 2022 - Winner. Excellence Award "DAO Cake" Smart contract
Holon Innovate 2021 IPFS Hackathon - Winner. "EdCheck" dApp design & 2nd Prize "Stubr" dApp build
Product Hunt Makers Festival - Green Earth edition 2021. "GreenHabit" Chatbot
EOS.IO (block.one) Global Hackathon Grand Final - Cape Town Finalist 2018 . "CrowdOS" Security Decentralized App
EOS.IO (block.one) Global Hackathon - Sydney Winner 2018 . "TokenTree" Environmental Decentralized App
China FinMaker Competition - International Finalist (Australia) 2018 . "PayNinja" Fintech Platform
Telstra Muru-D tech accelerator 2015 Brisbane Cohort #1 River City Labs . "SKWOD" Fitness App
Anthill's SMART 100 #7 for Innovative Companies "goStandby" - May 2014
Startup Weekend - Gold Coast Winner 2013 . "goStandby" Travel app
GovHack - Gold Coast Winner 2013 . "simPROVAL" Geospatial App
Startup Weekend - Brisbane Runner-up 2012 . "TruRevu" Ratings & Reviews App
Entrepreneurial Development Institute of Australia - Best Marketing Plan 2003 . "Envisage Inbound" tourism platform
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Booking
See if we're a good fit
A free, no obligation 30min zoom call.
Let's discuss your needs and how I can help.
YOUR TECHNICAL PARTNER
Nathan Challen
Award winning serial founder and software architect.
Providing advisory services for design agencies, startups and enterprise organisations building Mobile Apps & Blockchain projects.
A cost effective alternative to full time hire.