Get CIO-level analysis of your technology landscape — delivered as a written strategic assessment, on a fixed fee, with no retainer.
The challenge
You have an IT team that keeps the lights on. But no one is asking the harder questions: Are we investing in the right infrastructure? Is our security posture appropriate for our size? Are we paying for tools we've outgrown — or haven't grown into?
Most mid-market companies don't need a full-time CIO. They need a senior technology leader to take a hard, honest look at where they are — and tell them what to do next.
That's what we do.
How it works
Complete our structured intake questionnaire and share supporting materials — org charts, network diagrams, vendor lists. All async. On your schedule.
Our principal advisor — a 20-year IT leadership veteran — reviews your technology landscape, identifies gaps, and builds prioritized recommendations specific to your organization.
A detailed written assessment with clear next steps, budget guidance, risk priorities, and a board-ready executive summary. Plus follow-up Q&A included.
What you get
Fixed fee. No retainer. No hourly billing. No surprise invoices.
Who this is for
We work with food cooperatives navigating vendor complexity, credit unions managing compliance with lean IT teams, nonprofits balancing mission investment with technology debt, and hospitality groups modernizing multi-location operations.
About the principal
Gary spent 20 years building, securing, and modernizing IT infrastructure for a multi-venue hospitality organization — the last four as Director of Technology. He managed a $500K+ IT budget, led cloud migrations, built a cybersecurity program from scratch, and rolled out AI tools that delivered measurable ROI. Today he serves as Director of IT for a 400+ employee food cooperative.
That experience — making technology decisions with real budget constraints, real operational pressure, and no peer IT leadership to lean on — is exactly what Compoundry Advisors delivers to its clients.
Pricing
Most businesses compare us against these alternatives:
| Option | Typical Cost |
|---|---|
| Full-time CIO hire | $200K-$400K/year + benefits |
| Monthly vCIO retainer | $5K-$15K/month |
| Big 4 / large firm assessment | $50K-$150K per project |
| Compoundry Advisors | $1,500-$5,000 one-time |
Common questions
10-20 business days from completed intake to delivered assessment, depending on scope. The more organized your intake materials, the faster we work.
No. The entire engagement is async — you submit materials on your schedule, we deliver a written assessment. No calls, no recurring meetings, no calendar coordination.
Our intake questionnaire walks you through everything. Typically: org overview, technology inventory, pain points, and goals. Supporting documents — network diagrams, vendor contracts, org charts — help but aren't required.
Yes. Every engagement includes a mutual NDA. Your data is retained for 30 days after delivery to support follow-up questions, then securely deleted. We send confirmation when deletion is complete.
Additional engagements are available. Many clients start with a Focused Assessment and return for a Comprehensive Assessment or a follow-up engagement on a specific recommendation.
No. We provide the strategic assessment and roadmap. Implementation is handled by your team, your MSP, or specialists we can point you toward. This keeps our advice independent.
Get started
Submit an inquiry and we'll determine if we're a good fit. This is not a commitment — just the start of a conversation.
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