Break Free From Expensive Vendor Lock-In—Without the Risk
A 2-week diagnostic engagement that shows you exactly how to escape proprietary software costs and regain control of your tech stack.
Are you stuck in any of these situations?
❌ Your software vendor just hit you with another price increase—and you have no choice but to pay it
❌ You're paying $50K-$200K+ annually for proprietary software that's holding you hostage
❌ You suspect open-source alternatives exist, but don't have time to evaluate them
❌ Your team is afraid to switch because "we've always used this system"
❌ You're burning cash on vendor licensing that could be funding growth instead
The cost of doing nothing: Most companies burn $80-200K annually on unnecessary vendor dependencies. That's $800K-$2M over 10 years.
How It Works:
1. Book a 30-minute discovery call to discuss your specific situation
2. If it's a fit, receive engagement agreement within 24 hours
3. Kickoff within 5 business days
4. Receive your comprehensive audit in 2 weeks
The Vendor Independence Audit-
2 Week Delivery*
✓ Complete vendor dependency analysis — Where you're locked in and why
✓ Cost comparison breakdown — Proprietary vs. open-source alternatives with TCO analysis
✓ Risk assessment — What could go wrong in a migration (and how to prevent it)
✓ 12-month independence roadmap — Phased approach with clear milestones and effort estimates
✓ Implementation options — DIY, hybrid, or fully-managed migration paths
✓ Executive summary — Board-ready presentation of findings and recommendations
Timeline: 2 weeks from kickoff to final deliverable
Format: Live presentation + written report
Follow-up: 30-day email support for questions
*limited slots available
Recent Outcomes
U.S. Department of Education: 50,000-page proprietary CMS migration to open-source. Result: $1.8M annual savings, 73% performance improvement, delivered in 90 days.
Healthcare System (12 locations): Eliminated $180K in annual licensing costs through open-source migration. Migration paid for itself in 4 months.
Manufacturing Company: Identified $95K in unnecessary SaaS subscriptions, created 18-month vendor independence plan. Now owns their tech stack.


FAQ
Q: Is this just a sales pitch for more services?
A: No. This is a standalone diagnostic. You get a complete roadmap, whether you work with me further or not.
Q: What if you don't find significant savings opportunities?
A: In 20+ years, I've never done a vendor audit that didn't identify at least $50K in annual savings. If I can't find ROI, I don't take the engagement.
Q: How much disruption will this cause my team?
A: Minimal. I need 2-3 hours of stakeholder interviews and access to your licensing agreements. That's it.
Led By Dr. Brown
I help vertical SaaS companies turn their platforms into fintech revenue engines—without the 24-month integration nightmares most teams fear.
With 22+ years architecting payment systems across healthcare, fintech, and enterprise SaaS, I've guided companies through complete embedded finance integrations while maintaining zero compliance issues. My approach combines deep technical expertise (Unit, Stripe Connect, banking-as-a-service APIs) with the strategic thinking needed to monetize payments without regulatory headaches.
The results speak for themselves: $3.2M average new annual revenue from embedded finance, 90-day average implementation timelines, and 100% compliance records across all implementations. I've worked with companies from growth-stage to enterprise scale, helping them build revenue streams before competitors force margin pressure.
Most importantly, I don't just plan your fintech roadmap—I build it with you. Because the companies that wait until their competitors offer payments? They negotiate partnerships from weakness. My clients capture revenue from strength.
50k
67%
Productivity Improvement After Open Source Migration
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Team Leadership
Enterprise Clients
$1.2M+
Annual Savings from Vendor Independence Strategies
Managed 200+ engineers across multiple organizations
Deep technical expertise + business strategy
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Production Outages During Migration Projects
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⚡ Achieved transformative results
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