For growing tech teams managing rising costs, and service businesses improving how work gets done.
01 · Understand the spending
Technology Cost Review
“Why are our technology costs growing?”
For startups and growing tech teams with meaningful cloud, AI, and software spend. Understand what is driving costs and what deserves attention before you scale.
You’ll leave with
A reconciled cost baseline and growth drivers
Cost per workload or result where records support it
A prioritized action plan and next checks
Scope & example
A defined set of cloud accounts, AI workloads, or software vendors, usually covering three recent billing months. We agree the systems, records, and question before quoting. Review cost drivers, ownership, usage, commitments, and growth scenarios where the evidence supports them.
Architecture changes, migrations, and account changes are separate. Complex allocation or commitment analysis needs its own agreed scope. If a few low-cost subscriptions are the whole question, start with the free renewal worksheet.
For service businesses repeatedly moving information between emails, documents, and spreadsheets. Get a plan for one recurring task, including whether AI or automation belongs in it.
You’ll leave with
A map of where work gets stuck
A recommended change, with costs and tradeoffs
A scoped implementation plan with success checks
Scope & example
One workflow across up to three tools, using two or three redacted examples. We compare simpler processes, existing features, automation, and AI—including costs, checking, and maintenance.
Your pilot plan includes a success measure and an owner. You can use it independently; building it is separately scoped.
For a business with a clear project: a reporting template, connected tools, or a small automation built and checked. Book directly when you know what you need.
You’ll leave with
The agreed setup, ready to use
Checks for normal use and exceptions
Instructions and a proper handoff
Scope & approach
One agreed result across up to three compatible tools, individually quoted. We agree the inputs, deliverable, tests, and maintenance owner before work starts.
A paid review isn’t required when the project is clear. New features and ongoing support are agreed separately.
Growing costs and recurring work? Or not sure where to start? Tell me what’s happening. We’ll find the right starting point before paid work.
A clear scope, from the start
Here’s how we work.
Start with an email. We’ll take it from there.
01
Tell me what’s stuck.
The question, the tools, and what you’d like to change. A few lines are enough.
02
Agree on the plan.
You’ll know the deliverable, fixed quote, and timeline before we begin.
03
Put it to use.
Actionable recommendations or a working setup—with a handoff so you know what comes next.
Diana Molski · Los Angeles
Your reviewer & builder
Hi, I’m Diana. I like a good money question.
I studied finance and worked in wealth management at Morgan Stanley. Today I combine finance and FinOps analysis with tools that help teams understand technology costs and improve the work behind their reports.
I like asking the slightly annoying questions: What is this costing? Who uses it? And why are we doing it this way?
You receive a defined scope and fixed quote before work begins. Setup fees depend on the result and systems involved.
Do I have to buy new software?
Existing tools and simpler processes are considered first. Any proposed external cost is made explicit.
Do I need a review before booking setup?
No. You can book setup directly when the result and scope are clear. A review helps when you need to decide what to change, and its recommendations are yours to use independently.
Is a paid cost review right for my business?
It fits when technology spending, growth, or complexity makes the decision worth investigating. A few inexpensive subscriptions usually don’t justify a paid cost review. Start with the free worksheet; reporting or manual-work problems may fit a different service.
Are savings guaranteed?
Findings explain evidence and assumptions. Time freed up is kept separate from cash savings; the recommendation may be to keep your existing system.
Let’s start with your question
What’s getting stuck?
A few lines are enough. You don’t need to choose a service first.
I’ll reply with any questions, then a scope and quote if there’s a useful project.
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