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Consulting Services

Agentic AI • Blockchain • Technical Leadership

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I provide technical consulting for startups working on cutting-edge technologies including agentic AI and blockchain. With experience as CTO of Fog Creek Software and Co-Founder of HASH.ai, I help startups navigate complex technical decisions and build world-class products.

Email Consultation ($100 to the planet):

Everyone is welcome to email me at jude@allred.nyc and receive a bespoke, considered human response. I read and reply to every message personally.

For a nuanced, detailed response to your technical question, make a $100 donation to One Tree Planted and email me with the subject line "100 trees: [your subject]". Include a screenshot of your donation receipt in your email, and I'll provide you with a thoughtful, comprehensive response.

Consulting Sessions ($800/hour):

I'm available for deeper consulting engagements and project work. We can meet in person in NYC or via Zoom globally. Whether you need strategic guidance, technical architecture review, or hands-on problem solving, I'm here to help.

Board Member & Startup Advisor:

I consider board positions and advisory roles on a case-by-case basis. If you're building something exciting and think I can help, let's talk.

Services

Specialized Startup Consulting

Agentic AI

Build Intelligent Products

With hands-on experience building AI-powered simulation platforms at HASH, I help startups:

  • Design AI product architecture and select the right models and frameworks
  • Build agent-based systems and multi-agent architectures
  • Navigate AI infrastructure, deployment, and scaling challenges
  • Integrate LLMs and other AI technologies into your product

Blockchain & Web3 Architecture

Decentralized Systems

I help startups navigate the blockchain landscape:

  • Design blockchain architecture and select appropriate protocols
  • Build smart contracts and decentralized applications (dApps)
  • Evaluate Web3 technologies and integration strategies
  • Navigate technical and regulatory considerations

Startup Technical Leadership

Build & Scale Your Engineering Team

Drawing from my experience as CTO and co-founder, I advise on:

  • 0-to-1 product development and early technical decisions
  • Fundraising technical diligence and pitch preparation
  • Building and scaling engineering teams and cultures
  • Navigating pivots, acquisitions, and growth challenges