Every engagement is led personally by Priya Packrisamy under Think Before Build, an independent advisory practice for technology and AI.
Engagements
How we can work together
Think Before Build is an independent advisory practice for technology and AI. Each engagement is shaped around the situation at hand—not a predefined package. Advisory first. Implementation only when warranted.
Engagements
Five ways to begin.
Each engagement is built around a situation, not a delivery menu. Scope follows what is actually at stake.
See what each engagement type covers in detail on the homepage Approach section
Technology Decision Advisory
An important technology or product commitment before significant resources are spent.
You receive
An independent perspective on what to build, what to validate first, and what not to pursue.
AI Strategy & Validation
Whether AI, agents or an AI-enabled product genuinely belong in the plan.
You receive
A clear view of where AI belongs, what to build first, and what to leave alone.
Architecture & Technology Review
A proposed or existing architecture before major engineering investment.
You receive
An independent technical read with practical recommendations before you scale, migrate or deploy.
Technology Due Diligence
Whether a product, platform or technology asset is sound enough to invest in, acquire or depend on.
You receive
An independent assessment for investors, founders, acquirers or leadership evaluating a technology bet.
Product / Technology Rescue
A product or technology initiative already underway that has developed serious uncertainty or risk.
You receive
A clear recovery or exit path grounded in evidence, not sunk-cost momentum.
Not sure which one fits?
Bring the situation. We'll help you choose the right starting point—or confirm none of these is the right fit yet.
Talk it through
Commercial Arrangement
Led through Think Before Build.
Contracted through Proppify.
A few practical answers on how the engagement is structured.
Process
What happens next
Nothing is committed until you sign a proposal. Here is what sits on either side of that line.
No commitment yet
Reach out
Send a short note on the situation or question you are facing.
Intro call
A short conversation to understand the stakes, constraints and timeline.
Scoping
A proposal defining the engagement type, deliverable and timeline, issued by Proppify Solutions LLP.
Once the proposal is signed
Engagement begins
Working sessions with Priya, structured around Think → Challenge → Validate → Decide → Build.
Recommendation delivered
A clear written recommendation: what to build, what to validate first, and how to move forward with confidence.