The Hidden Tax of Vendor Lock-In

How to measure what you’re actually paying for staying — and how to stop paying more By Steele Consulting Every CFO at a growing company has had this exact meeting. It’s annual renewal season for a core vendor — a CRM, an ERP, a data platform, a payment processor. The...

How to Prepare Your Tech Stack for an Exit

How to Prepare Your Tech Stack for an Exit The 24-month playbook that keeps your valuation intact when the buyer’s advisor arrives By Steele Consulting Most founders start thinking about tech preparation for their exit about four months too late. The reason is...