From Consulting to Platform: A Realistic Path
This roadmap reflects a sustainable, market-driven approach: build authority through thought leadership and partnerships; validate the fragmentation problem through PRT Audits; then develop and launch the SaaS platform when the foundation is proven.
Q1 2026 focuses on launching the PRT Audit & Optimization service, engaging with industry organizations (AACE, PMI), and beginning thought leadership. The SaaS platform launches at the end of 2027/early 2028, informed by audit insights, consulting relationships, and validated market demand.
Q1 2026
Foundation & Authority Building
- Begin thought leadership content publishing focused on enterprise software fragmentation
- Establish initial strategic partnerships with consulting firms, technology integrators, and enterprise software resellers
- Launch PRT Audit & Optimization service offering
- Build advisory board relationships with industry leaders who understand the fragmentation problem
- Initiate speaking engagement discussions with AACE and PMI organizations
Q2 2026
Market Validation & Growth
- Expand thought leadership through speaking engagements, articles, and industry conferences
- Grow partnership network organically through AACE and PMI engagement
- Complete first PRT Audits; develop case studies showing fragmentation costs and solutions
- Formalize advisory board with committed members
- Establish consulting revenue stream from audit and optimization services
Q3 2026
Proof of Concept & Product Validation
- Publish research on the true cost of enterprise software fragmentation in project management
- Validate market demand through audit engagements and advisory board feedback
- Establish partnerships with technology providers who serve fragmented markets
- Begin SaaS product research and validation based on real market insights
- Achieve sustainable consulting revenue from PRT Audit service
Q4 2026
Product Development Initiation
- Finalize SaaS product architecture and core feature roadmap informed by consulting insights
- Identify and secure technical development resources or team
- Establish product success metrics and market fit criteria
- Continue building consulting practice and client relationships
- Deepen strategic partnerships with potential distribution channels
Q1 2027
MVP Development & Beta Preparation
- Complete MVP (minimum viable product) with core features addressing primary fragmentation gaps
- Recruit beta testing organizations from consulting client base and advisory network
- Begin beta testing with committed partners; gather feedback and iterate
- Maintain and expand consulting practice
- Document product development progress for market positioning
Q2-Q3 2027
Beta Refinement & Market Positioning
- Expand beta to organizations across multiple industries and project scales
- Validate product-market fit through beta user feedback and adoption metrics
- Build API and integration capabilities to support data migration from existing tools
- Establish go-to-market strategy positioning the platform as the alternative to fragmented tools
- Develop training and support infrastructure for production launch
Q4 2027 / Q1 2028
General Availability Launch
- Launch full production SaaS platform to general market
- Onboard initial paying customers from consulting and beta networks
- Establish channel partnerships with consulting firms and integrators
- Launch marketing and customer acquisition campaigns; emphasize ROI and cost consolidation
- Achieve sustainable product revenue and customer growth metrics
2028+
Scale & Market Leadership
- Build customer base and establish market presence as the integrated alternative to tool sprawl
- Develop vertical specialization for energy, construction, and manufacturing industries
- Expand globally through partnerships and localization efforts
- Build ecosystem of third-party integrations and connectors
- Position for sustainable growth and strategic opportunities