Technical Due Diligence

Technology Commercialization

Our structured analysis identifies the technical elements critical to the success of a software venture.

As fellow entrepreneurs, scientists, and technology executives, we have the perfect blend of skill sets required to help our clients better evaluate the opportunities around commercializing the intellectual property they have developed.

Feasibility analysis
Cryptanalysis
Competitive intelligence
Strategic consulting
Go to market strategy
Public software audit reports
Venture funding
Monetization opportunities
IP valuation: patents and trade secrets

Our years of experience as innovators and executives empowers our clients.

Through every step of their journey to technology commercialization — from inception and product development to raising capital and public release.

Thinking of commercializing a technology? Contact us for a free, confidential consultation to discuss how we can help.

Example Case Study

Feasibility Analysis of a New Encryption Scheme

Our client had developed a secure and computationally-efficient cryptographic framework and wanted to learn more about its security characteristics.

Cryptanalysis Conducted by Quandary Peak Experts

We performed an independent study of the security of our client's cryptographic scheme and provided a report of our findings to the client.

More Practice Areas of Due Diligence

Startup Investment

We help our clients make technology-informed investment decisions by providing unique insights around the quality of software developed by target companies.

Mergers & Acquisitions

Our clients benefit from Quandary Peak's years of extensive experience assisting with technical due diligence for M&A transactions.

Special Purpose Acquisition Company (SPAC)

A comprehensive technical assessment of acquisition target is key in successful SPAC transactions. Leave that to us.

Post Merger Integration

Over 50% of M&A transactions eventually fail. We help you avoid these risks and unlock the full potential in your M&A transaction.

Startup Acqui-hire

As former technology executives, we understand the importance of teams in acqui-hires. We conduct interviews, review cultural and technical fit, and consider key employees’ preferences.

Technology Strategy Consulting

We provide unbiased advice to our clients on consequential and strategic technology decisions informed by our deep industry knowledge.

Meet Our Team

Ali Khosh, PhD

Computer Scientist, VP of Emerging Tech & Due Diligence Los Angeles

Dr. Ali Khosh is a computer scientist, entrepreneur and technology executive with years of experience at leading tech companies including Microsoft, Yahoo and Samsung. Ali serves as an expert in various software-related litigation matters (patent infringement, trade secret, etc.) and technical due diligence of emerging technology (VC investments, M&A transactions).

Jae Young Bang, PhD

Senior Computer Scientist Los Angeles

Dr. Jae Young Bang is a senior computer scientist and software technology consultant with a decade of experience in software engineering. He currently serves as a consultant and source-code reviewer in software litigation including patent/copyright infringement and breach-of-contract matters, and also as a researcher in software architecture design and analysis.

Brad Ulrich

VP of Health IT and Audits Nashville

Brad Ulrich has a diverse career as a computer scientist, software engineer, technology manager, and entrepreneur. His experience spans software design, programming, patent management, healthcare, mobile devices, startups, technology licensing, regulatory compliance, and risk management.

George Edwards - Software Expert Witness

George Edwards, PhD

President & Principal Computer Scientist Los Angeles

Dr. George Edwards has more than a decade of experience as a scientist, engineer, and technical consultant to academic research labs, government agencies, and technology companies, and he has served as a software expert in various litigation contexts, including several patent infringement matters.

Mahdi Eslamimehr - Senior Software Consultant

Mahdi Eslamimehr – PhD, MBA

Computer Scientist Los Angeles

Dr. Mahdi Eslamimehr is an award-winning scientist and a senior tech executive in the software product and service industry. He has years of experience in leading tech companies around the world, including Ericsson R&D Center, Samsung Electronics R&D Labs, SAP Research Lab, Y Combinator Research, and Clarity Global.

William Luk

Senior Software Consultant Silicon Valley

William Luk is an entrepreneur, software executive, and developer with over 15 years of experience in network and computer security. William has developed and led product teams to deliver enterprise class firewall, intrusion detection / prevention systems, database security, and data security / privacy solutions at Symantec and several security startups.

Gordon MacKay

Senior Software Consultant Austin

Gordon MacKay is a software and systems expert and technical executive with experience in telecommunications, network security, and SaaS/Cloud platforms. Gordon has led development and QA teams in architecting, developing and deploying a multi-tenant SaaS-based vulnerability management platform and scanning solution which is being used worldwide by fortune 500 organizations as part…

Jason Frankovitz

Senior Software Consultant Los Angeles

As a developer and CTO, Jason Frankovitz has been in the trenches of technology for more than 25 years. He has worked as a programmer, software development manager, technical analyst, CTO, and mentor in a wide variety of industries including social media, digital entertainment, and online advertising.