For C-Level Executives

Identify risks and actionable improvements in my technology

As a C-Level executive or founder, you’re responsible for the entirety of your organisation. If your organisation ends up front page news for the wrong reasons (security breaches, wasted money, data privacy breaches), it’s your name that will be in the headlines.

But with technology changing constantly, how can you be confident you have the right leadership in place and have appropriate actions planned to ensure your technology foundations are solid?

StackUp provides that clarity:   
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Pinpoint key dangers and improvement opportunities in 30 minutes
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Get a professional, unbiased report to align board and leadership in under 24 hours
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Save time and money by avoiding consultancy delays
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Ensuring a secure, resilient technology organisation isn’t easy

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Complexity and speed of change

Technology jargon, legacy systems and shadow IT make alignment difficult.

Blind spots in risk management

Unidentified dangers in technology, security or operations.

Lack of transparency in foundations

Managing technology foundations is challenging without clear visibility.

Maintaining a good relationship with your technology leader

A strong relationship with your CTO/CIO/IT Manager is key.

Without StackUp

Slow, biased and lacking transparency
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Depend on your technology leader

Every technology leader has strengths and weaknesses which can lead to key risks being overlooked. For example, if your technology leader’s background is in security, you might lack depth in software development, or if they specialise in vendor management, they might not have strong insights into staff training.
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Hire a consultant

High calibre consultants are hard to find, rarely available and expensive. Once engaged, they’ll still typically take weeks to produce a report, which can be inconsistent and biased to sell services.
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Assuming ISO or SOC2 means ‘healthy’

Whilst these are useful standards, compliance does not always reflect the underlying health of the technology function.

How StackUp helps you succeed

A transparent, independent report that identifies hidden dangers and actionable insights
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Clarity

Get a clear, unbiased view of your technology foundation in hours, not weeks. StackUp’s comprehensive assessment takes less than 30 minutes so you’re not wasting weeks getting across the fundamentals, freeing up you and your technology leader’s valuable time to drive improvements.
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Confident decision making

Most technology leaders are stronger in some areas than others (eg a leader from a software development background may be great at innovation, but not networking or risk management, another may be great at security, but not vendor management or staff & training). StackUp helps address this, as its 50 specific questions and algorithm are comprehensive and cover the entirety of the technology function including:
  • Data Security & Privacy
  • Innovation & Strategy
  • Staff & Training
  • Technology Performance
  • Cloud & Network
  • Risk Management
  • Policies & Procedures
  • Vendor Management
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Actionable insights & risk mitigation

The report identifies hidden dangers the organisation was not previously aware of and opportunities for improvement including cyber risks, cost savings and innovation improvements. It provides a prioritised set of actionable improvements.
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Aligned understanding for stakeholders

Impress your stakeholders with a comprehensive report available within 24 hours. The report can be distributed to your board, investors or potential clients to create an aligned understanding of the entire technology function. This agreed understanding of the facts enables more effective technology discussions, budgeting and decision making.
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Track your technology leader’s impact over time

The StackUp score can be used to track the impact of your technology leader over time, and is a useful inclusion in board reports and performance reviews.

Get started free, in under 10 minutes

You don’t need to prepare anything, just answer the questions based on your current understanding. You’ll be emailed your personalised free report and a sample of the comprehensive StackUp report.

It's fast, free and confidential.

Don’t be overwhelmed by the complexities of planning, budgeting and hiring – we’ve got your back.
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Case studies

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Telecommunications Organisation

Identified 5 critical issues, and 15 improvements they added directly into their roadmap within 24 hours.
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Cybersecurity Organisation

Identified 2 critical issues, and saved over $20,000 annually.
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Hospitality Organisation

Identified 3 cyber security risks that could have broken the business.
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SaaS Organisation

Prepared for seamless technology due diligence in advance of acquisition.
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Information Technology

StackUp’s assessment offered clarity and actionable insights to uncover hidden risks and areas for continuous improvement.
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What our clients are saying

The insights and recommendations on where our technology needed improvement were so clear & useful we fed them directly into our backlog for actioning.
Andrew Smith, CTO at Launtel

Andrew Smith

CTO @ Launtel

StackUp helped us identify critical risks in our tech infrastructure, including future obstacles to scaling. They provided clear priorities to mitigate those risks - essential in securing our technology and ensuring we’re prepared for growth and corporate engagements.
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Dhruv Jolly

Founder & CEO @ TapOnn

A really helpful product to give context to CEOs, CTOs and Founders to validate where they are up to and where they can improve.
Mark Lynch

Mark Lynch

CTO & Founder @ Learnosity

StackUp provided us with invaluable insights helping us to identify opportunities for improvement. The recommendations in the report along with the insights and verification service have been a game changer for driving our tech strategy forward.
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Cody Harmon

Founder & CEO @ Cruz

You don’t know what you don’t know even when you are the best in your game, StackUp's assessment unveiled crucial blind spots and areas for enhancement. The report's clarity and depth provided us with valuable, actionable insights for continuous improvement
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Ajay Unni

Founder & CEO @ StickmanCyber

We're a scaleup focused on rapid innovation and feature development. StackUp helped us find opportunities to make our offering more robust without sacrificing speed.
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Rafael Niesten

Co-Founder @ Proptech Labs

Preparing for our next fundraise, StackUp's report identified critical areas for improvement and independent validation of our strengths. The insights and verification service provided tailored advice to revise our strategy and enabled us to approach future investment discussions with confidence. Strongly recommend these guys.
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David Hayes

CEO @ Babeltext

The StackUp assessment is comprehensive and fast. It provided insights enabling us to uplift our technology quickly.
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Justus Hammer

Co-Founder & CEO @ Mad Paws

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FAQs

What makes StackUp different?

StackUp provides a comprehensive evaluation of all aspects of technology and technology function processes, including strategy, employee engagement, service delivery, and innovation—not just security and compliance.

Our platform provides human-led, actionable insights, and supports informed decision making at every level, from Technology Leaders, to C-Level Executive to Board Members and Investors.

What if my technology leader makes a mistake on the assessment or doesn't know all the answers?

The assessment is designed to support accurate submissions regardless of knowledge level with "Don't Know" options ensuring no one feels pressured to guess.

This gap in knowledge being identified is valuable - a gap in knowledge which can be addressed through our insights and recommendations.

Who can benefit from using StackUp?

Technology leaders, C-level executives, board members and venture capital and private equity investors from companies of all sizes will find value in StackUp. It’s especially beneficial for those looking to identify areas for improvement, justify budget requests, and enhance overall technology performance.

How secure is our data with StackUp?

We employ robust security measures to ensure that all user data is encrypted, securely stored, and only accessible by authorised personnel. For any comparative purposes, all data is aggregated and anonymised to protect your privacy and confidentiality.

Will StackUp's assessment identify a bunch of problems that are going to cost a fortune and take ages to fix?

StackUp's assessment will identify any gaps in the fundamental technology health of your organisation.

However, most of these problems are relatively fast and cost effective to fix, and have an enormously positive impacts on the organisation: risk reduction, cost reduction, efficiency improvements, security improvements etc.

The StackUp algorithm provides a prioritised list of items to improve so you don't have to boil the ocean - tackle one high priority item at a time and resubmit to track your improvement. You can do this internally, or leverage our independent network of specialist suppliers.

The assessment is balanced - so it also highlights areas that are performing well and that should be celebrated.

How does StackUp relate to SOC 2, ISO, and other certifications and frameworks?

StackUp complements frameworks like SOC 2 and ISO by providing a broader perspective on technology maturity.

While certifications focus on meeting compliance and security standards, StackUp bridges the gap between compliance and excellence.

It helps organisations prepare for certifications by identifying areas that need improvement and offering actionable recommendations, making the certification process smoother and more efficient.

For certified organisations, StackUp delivers additional value through benchmarking, tailored insights, and practical guidance aligned with business goals.

By fostering continuous improvement, innovation, and scalability, StackUp enhances the value of certifications and aligns technology capabilities with broader business objectives.

While it does not replace formal certifications, it strengthens the foundation for achieving and maintaining them.

Does StackUp do source code reviews?

No. StackUp is focused on technology foundations including strategy, and operational excellence, governance and risk management, not line-by-line code quality (code quality isn't helpful if the strategy is flawed).

Our assessments help decision makers: C-Level Executives, Board Members, Technology Leaders and Investors identify and mitigate strategic, operational and security risks - the areas that cause real business pain. 

Most code reviews are subjective and depend on specific languages/frameworks and developer opinions. StackUp is fiercely platform independent, helping leaders make objective, high level technology decisions that drive results. 

If you require a code review, we can connect you with a specialist from our community of independent service providers

Why should I use StackUp if my technology function is already performing well or if I am already addressing a few known issues?

Even if your technology function is performing well or you are actively working on a few known issues, StackUp helps you verify and showcase your excellence. By benchmarking against industry best practices and peers, you can uncover hidden strengths, validate your strategies, and gain certification that highlights your leadership.

StackUp also identifies 'unknown unknowns'—potential risks or opportunities you may not have considered—ensuring you stay ahead of the competition and continuously improve. Every technology leader is on a journey of improvement. While you may excel in areas like software development or cloud infrastructure, there may be gaps in others, such as data privacy or training. StackUp provides a holistic view of your entire technology function, enabling informed decisions and giving you the credit you deserve for your progress and performance.

Does the StackUp platform perform source code reviews?

No. StackUp is focused on technology foundations including strategy, and operational excellence, governance and risk management, not line-by-line code quality.

Our assessments help decision makers: C-Level Executives, Board Members, Technology Leaders and Investors identify and mitigate strategic, operational and security risks - the areas that cause real business pain. 

Most code reviews are subjective and depend on specific languages/frameworks and developer opinions (and code quality is not particularly helpful if the strategy is flawed). StackUp is fiercely platform independent, helping leaders make objective, high level technology decisions that drive results. 

If you require a code review, our community of independent service providers can assist - contact us and we'd be happy to connect you with a trusted specialist in your language.

Will the StackUp platform review my tech stack?

No. StackUp focuses on technology governance, risk management and operational resilience, not evaluating specific programming languages, frameworks or tools. While the tech stack matters, it's rarely the root cause of major technology failures - poor leadership, security gaps, vendor lock-in and lack of risk management are. 

There's no universal "best tech stack" as the right choice depends on your business goals, scalability and security needs, team and hiring ability etc. Instead of saying "Use this stack" StackUp ensures your decision making process is solid so whatever stack you choose services your business effectively. 

Choosing the right tools is a tactical decision - StackUp helps you ensure your technology governance, risk management and operational strategy set you up for long term success.

Is StackUp just for assessing technology companies or can it be used on any company?

While technology companies benefit from StackUp, our platform is valuable for any organisation that uses technology to operate, innovate, or serve customers (so most companies, not just 'technology companies'.

StackUp helps CEOs, Boards, Technology Leaders and Investors across all industries assess their technology foundations, identify risks, and prioritise improvements—whether you’re in finance, healthcare, retail, education, or any other sector.

If technology is important to your business, StackUp can help you strengthen it.

Still have questions?