101: How to Audit Your Dev Partner in the Age of AI with Matt Strippelhof

Most companies want innovation, but few can tolerate unpredictable tech costs. In this episode Chris talks with Matt Strippelhoff, Partner, CEO / CRO of Red Hawk Technologies, about how mid-market companies can approach software development with greater financial control and operational confidence. They explore why traditional project models often create risk, and how recurring service models can better align technology execution with business goals.
Matt shares lessons from leading web, mobile, integration, maintenance, and emerging AI initiatives while maintaining strong long-term client retention. Leaders will hear practical ideas for reducing technology uncertainty, modernizing critical systems, and creating a more dependable path to innovation, making this episode well worth your time.

Chapters:
00:00 Introduction
00:45 Why Mid-Market Companies Struggle with Tech Spend
02:10 The Problem with Traditional Project Pricing
04:05 A Fixed Fee Model for Software Development
06:20 Reducing Operational Risk Through Predictability
08:00 Modernizing Legacy Applications
10:15 Building Web, Mobile, and Middleware Solutions
12:05 Where AI Assistants Fit Into Business Operations
14:10 Driving Retention Through Better Delivery Models
16:00 Leadership Lessons for Scaling Technology Investments

🔎 Find Out More About Matt Strippelhoff
Matt Strippelhoff LinkedIn
linkedin.com/in/redhawktech
Red Hawk Technologies
redhawk-tech.com

🛠 AI Tools and Resources Mentioned:
Claudeclaude.ai/ChatGPT
chat.openai.com/Google Firebase Studio
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salesforce.com

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