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Productised frameworks, diagnostic scorecards, and decision tools - built from our advisory engagements, licensed to clients who can self-serve or use them as a starting point.

Overview

As Keystone's service methodology matures, we systematise our best frameworks into standalone tools and productised offerings - diagnostic scorecards, readiness assessments, decision frameworks.

Clients can license these directly, self-serve, or use them as the starting point for a broader engagement. The result is a scalable layer on top of our advisory services - value that is not bottlenecked by founder time.

Why it exists
A scalable layer on top of advisory: lead generation, credibility, and value independent of founder time.
The fit
Who it's for

Teams that need a structured starting point.

Internal leaders running their own diagnosis. CTOs scoping a transformation before bringing in advisors. PE portfolio teams running standardised assessments across multiple companies.

What you get

Field-tested frameworks, ready to use.

A licensed scorecard, readiness assessment, or decision framework. Documentation, templates, and a self-serve workflow. Optional advisory wrap-around if you want a Keystone partner reviewing the results with you.

Deliverables

What you can license today.

01Engineering maturity scorecard - DORA-aligned, industry benchmarked
02AI readiness assessment - data, talent, governance, opportunity
03Tech due diligence checklist for PE portfolio teams
04Architecture decision framework - defensible ADR templates
05Tech hub setup playbook - structure, roles, recruitment, governance
06CTO operating cadence - meetings, rituals, board reporting
Licensing model

Self-serve, supported, or embedded.

01 · TierSelf-serveLicensed framework, templates, and documentation. You run it internally.
02 · TierSupportedSelf-serve plus a Keystone partner reviewing your inputs and results.
03 · TierEmbeddedA Keystone-led engagement built around the framework, with full delivery.
04 · PortfolioPE / corporateMulti-company licensing for portfolios running standardised assessments.
Ready to start

Want a structured starting point?

Tell us which framework you're interested in and how you'd like to use it. We'll send pricing, the licensing tiers, and a sample output.