Maximise startup potential
with less risk

System Speed Date

15 minutes, 10 questions, 1 Change Specialist

Start your systemic change reaction. Speed Date Days are occasional events held by The Changely with Arta.

In the middle of innovative hardware development and wish you could call technical support, then remember… you are technical support?

A laser-focused, free engineering support session for early-stage hardware startups and product creators, designed by Arta and tested by Adam Sutcliffe FRSA to accelerate innovation in any industry. The only prep needed is being able to describe your technical concept in 30 seconds and signing an NDA.

Speed Dates are occasional events online & in person,
with evening slots for founders across the pond or with day jobs.

• Technical feedback from day 1
• Modular designs & optimised delivery
• 1:1 feedback, confidentiality guaranteed

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Proof of Concept Consult

Give your system a sense check before getting stuck in.

• Tailored derisking from day 1Looking at the concept and identifying major areas for research, including case studies of success.
• Save in more ways than one£75creditAdvice that pays for itself today, plus a 12 month credit worth the full consult cost off your next clinic or surgery.
• Methods for minimising costsWays to innovate that show proof of concept systematically without breaking the bank.
• Organisation & network leadsPersonalised recommendations to groups that provide founder support, services & soft skills across industry lines.

Investment Readiness Clinic

Maximise your project potential before committing to milestones. Recommended 6–8 weeks before submissions.

• Pitch presentation & critiqueYou give a quick concept showcase, we tell you how it lands.
• 100 day plan & major milestonesClarifying next steps & ensuring realistic milestones.
• Systematic risk reviewSystems engineering insights into areas that need careful consideration.
• Engineering & business costsPragmatic calculations for the next project stages.

Milestone Recovery Surgery

Early interventions that allow innovation to land successfully. Recommended 10–12 weeks before a major milestone.

• Systems troubleshootingAfter a quick intro to the concept, we dig into what’s not working.
• Plan optimisationUntangling dependencies & capability gaps.
• Risk reductionCover your pitfalls & blind spots with tailored mitigation techniques.
• Priorities to protect the projectMaking the project work for you & your stakeholders, long term.