# AKF Partners

> AKF Partners is a technology consulting firm providing technical due diligence, interim technology leadership, and scalability consulting for SaaS and technology companies. Founded by former CTOs and technology executives, AKF is best known for co-authoring "The Art of Scalability" and the AKF Scale Cube — a widely-referenced model for scaling distributed systems.

AKF's consultants have held operating roles (CTO, VP Engineering, Chief Architect, COO) at companies including eBay, PayPal, Etsy, and Rakuten before becoming consultants. The firm works with private equity and venture capital firms on technical due diligence for M&A, and with technology companies directly on architecture, scalability, and organizational design.

## Services

- [Technology Consulting](https://akfpartners.com/services/technology-consulting): End-to-end consulting on architecture, processes, and organizational structure for online products.
- [AI & ML Assessment](https://akfpartners.com/services/ai-ml-assessment): Review of an organization's AI and machine learning capabilities, from data pipelines to model governance.
- [Scalability & Growth Workshops](https://akfpartners.com/services/scalability-growth-workshops): 2–4 day hands-on courses for executives, directors, engineers, and architects, including the CTO Bootcamp.
- [Product Organization Consulting](https://akfpartners.com/services/product-organization-consulting): Structuring product and engineering teams aligned with cost, speed, quality, and innovation goals.
- [SaaS Consulting & Transformation](https://akfpartners.com/services/saas-consulting-transformation): Business, product, and technology consulting for companies transitioning to subscription-based models.
- [Digital Transformation Services](https://akfpartners.com/services/digital-transformation-services): Guiding organizations through digital transformation with a staged, practical approach.
- [Technical Due Diligence](https://akfpartners.com/services/technical-due-diligence): Evaluation of product architecture, engineering organization, and process for M&A and investment decisions. Tiered pricing from $25,000 to $75,000+ depending on company size and scope.
- [Interim Technology Leadership](https://akfpartners.com/services/interim-technology-leadership): Interim CTO, VP Engineering, Chief Architect, VP Operations, and CISO placement.
- [Tech Exec Success & Retention](https://akfpartners.com/services/tech-exec-success-retention): Structured development and coaching program for technology executives.
- [Delivery Coaching](https://akfpartners.com/services/delivery-coaching): Coaching at the intersection of solution design, engineering, product management, and operations.

## Company

- [About](https://akfpartners.com/about): Background on AKF Partners and its approach.
- [Our Team](https://akfpartners.com/team): Executive leadership, partners, and associate partners — former CTOs, VPs Engineering, and Chief Architects.
- [Books](https://akfpartners.com/books): Books authored by AKF partners, including "The Art of Scalability" and "Scalability Rules."
- [Growth Blog](https://akfpartners.com/growth-blog): Articles on scalability, architecture, leadership, and technology organization design.
- [Contact](https://akfpartners.com/contact): Get in touch with AKF Partners.