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Product & Engineering Audit

Find out exactly what's holding you back. In 3 weeks.

We assign a senior CPO to your team, identify the actual bottlenecks, and provide you with a concrete action plan. No generic framework, no 80-page presentation.

What you take away from it.

  • A clear overview of your three biggest bottlenecks
  • Specific recommendations for your operating model
  • Prioritized action plan for the next 90 days

The problem it solves

When an Audit Is the Right Move

Four situations where this is the right place to start.

1

You know something's off, but you can't quite put your finger on it.

Delivery feels slow. Priorities are constantly changing. Teams are busy, but nothing is getting done.

2

You're about to hire a CPO or CTO.

Before hiring a CPO or Head of Product, you need to understand what kind of candidate you actually need.

3

Your board is asking tough questions.

"Why is Product so slow?" You need a credible third-party assessment before your next board meeting.

4

A reorganization is on the table.

Before reorganizing teams or changing roadmaps, you need a clear baseline to make confident decisions.

What's changing

The audit takes three weeks. The impact lasts much longer.

First 2 weeks

You know exactly what's wrong and why. Your leadership team agrees on the diagnosis.

First 3 months

Faster decisions on hiring, organizational changes, and roadmap priorities. No more guesswork.

6 months in

Product and Engineering teams operating with clear accountability. Leadership no longer in crisis mode.

What you get

Three weeks. A clear diagnosis. A plan you can put into action right away.

We track everything that prevents execution.

  • 10 to 15 interviews across Product, Engineering, and leadership
  • Analysis of delivery speed, prioritization, and decision-making
  • Identification of structural and organizational bottlenecks

We turn the diagnosis into a concrete plan.

  • A clear overview of your top 3 execution bottlenecks
  • Prioritized action plan for the next 90 days
  • Compared to companies at your stage

We present the findings to your leadership team.

  • Full written diagnosis shared with leadership
  • Presentation and Q&A session with your team
  • Recommended next steps based on your situation

What makes it different

Why this works

Most audits just tell you what you already know. Ours tell you what to do about it. Every engagement is led by a CPO who has been in your shoes.
01
Speed without sacrificing depth.
We don't spend three months analyzing. We spend three weeks diagnosing. Our CPOs know what to look for because they've experienced these problems firsthand.
02
Operator-led, not framework-driven.
Our audits are led by CPOs who have restructured product teams. They've made the tough decisions. They know what really works.
03
Compared to companies like yours.
We compare you to companies at your stage with similar constraints, not to Google or Spotify. Our benchmarks are based on data from over 80 real-world product organizations.

Real customer reviews. No nonsense.

Charlyne Graveline

Head of Product at Geolid

“This collaboration allowed us to take a step back and reflect on our key challenges, and to better understand where our main levers for impact lay. We were able to develop a clear plan, realign our priorities, and quickly implement transformative decisions. Without them, I would never have been able to drive such rapid change within the group.”

Elise Applanat

Co-founder at MerciYanis

"When I took on a new role, I had to start from scratch. Their support helped me regain my confidence, define our product vision, and get the whole team on the same page. We shifted from a demand-driven product to a vision-driven product. Without them, I would never have been able to implement such rapid changes within the team."

Charles-Henri Poirot

CPO at Sahar

“Their support enabled me to position the Product function as a true strategic asset. I was able to clarify the vision, secure the executive committee’s buy-in, and lay the groundwork for a scalable organization to support our diversification. Without them, I would never have been able to drive such rapid change within the group.”

Guillaume Boiret

CEO of PhantomBuster

“The audit allowed me to quickly gain clarity and make the right decisions at the right time. The impact was immediate: greater clarity, a better pace, and renewed collaboration. Without them, I would never have been able to drive such rapid change within the group.”

Gregory Hachin

CEO of Ector

“Stellar’s intervention transformed a stalled project into a clear, actionable plan aligned with our strategy. Their ability to challenge without imposing, to coach without dominating, made all the difference. Without them, I wouldn’t have been able to get the team moving so quickly.”

Victor Ruelle

Head of Product at Joko

“Having an experienced mentor who listens and takes concrete action allowed me to step back, organize my hiring process, and lay a solid foundation for our Product team. These discussions helped me gain confidence and gave me the tools to face the future with confidence. Without them, I would never have been able to get things moving so quickly within the Group.”

Jean-Rémi de Maistre

CEO of Jus Mundi

“We were all convinced that we needed to restructure our Product organization, but we lacked the framework to take action. The Stellar audit enabled us to identify the key issues objectively, formalize our insights, and, above all, launch the priority initiatives immediately, without delay.”

Pauline Renoux

Head of Product at Stanley Robotics

"I didn't know where to start when it came to redefining our product strategy. In less than two months, the Stellar method enabled us to engage all teams, align our vision, and lay a solid foundation. Stellar's CPOs aren't just facilitators—they bring genuine conviction and hands-on expertise. Their support is both pragmatic and effective."

Nate Lowe

CTO at Aldebaran

"Mentoring with Stellar was a real wake-up call. I clarified my role, managed my team more effectively, and made decisions I had been putting off for too long. In three months, we found our product-market fit, signed our first structuring contracts, and attracted new investors. Stellar's support had a decisive impact at a critical moment for the company. I would recommend it to any founder in the early stages."

Baptiste Le Bihan

CEO of Linc

"We knew our product was becoming a risk for the company, but we lacked both the experience and the clarity needed to restructure the team and recruit the right product lead. Matthieu, with his experience as a founder and CPO, immediately challenged us to clarify our needs and objectives. Thanks to his approach, we avoided looking for a 'one-in-a-million' candidate, targeted the right people, and established an efficient recruitment process. Stellar's peer assessment and benchmarks were decisive."

Maxime Barbier

CEO of Timeleft

"What I really appreciated was Stellar's ability to challenge my assumptions with concrete data: salary benchmarks, skills matrices, and detailed profile analysis. It saved me an incredible amount of time and helped me avoid costly hiring mistakes."

Joan Alfonso

Product Leader at Smetz

"Mentoring with Stellar helped us clarify our priorities, improve communication between the CEO, Product, and Tech teams, and lay a solid foundation to support our growth. It helped us make decisions we had been putting off for months and become more efficient in customer onboarding and delivery. Without them, I never would have been able to make these changes so quickly."

Florian Bouron

CEO of Mozzaik365

“The bulk of the value of the engagement came from the quality of the Stellar team: pragmatic, experienced, and able to delve deeply into issues rather than just skim the surface. The audit enabled us to restructure our technical organization, recruit a new leader, and finally define a credible plan to address technical debt and improve velocity. Without them, we would have continued to fall behind, put our growth at risk, and I would never have managed to drive such rapid change within the group.”

Pierre-Louis Giros

CPO at Allshare

"What I particularly appreciated was Stellar's ability to tailor their recommendations to our product's current stage of development. We were starting from scratch and were concerned that their recommendations might be out of touch with our reality, or that the investment plan would be too burdensome. On the contrary, their plan was fully tailored to our needs, yet still ambitious. That was all it took to get the executive committee and all the teams on board."

Pierre Touton

CEO of Bow Medical

"The audit allowed us to seize the opportunity at just the right moment. Before, I used to have to pull my teams along; now I push them: they’ve adopted the terminology and priorities and are challenging one another. Stellar was able to turn our findings into a concrete action plan, combining operational benchmarking with practical experience on the ground. Without them, I never would have been able to get the Group moving so quickly."

Simon Baldeyrou

CEO at Phenix

"Stellar's audit was a real wake-up call, enabling us to clarify our vision, hire a CPO in record time, and establish a governance structure that finally streamlined our decision-making. This support allowed us to shift from a mindset of frugality to one of investment, which was essential for reigniting our growth and preparing for international expansion."

Arthur Ménard

Head of Product at Pony

"Mentoring with Stellar has been a real game-changer. It allowed me to step back, structure my transition into the role of Head of Product, and resolve key challenges such as retention and collaboration with the tech team. Having an external, experienced, and supportive perspective makes all the difference when you're in the midst of a scaling phase."

Laure Pichereau

CEO of Siview

"Working with Stellar was a real game-changer. In just a few weeks, we clarified our roadmap, built out the product and marketing team, and implemented decisions I’d been putting off for months. I gained a sense of calm, confidence, and, above all, impact. It’s simple: without it, we’d never have been ready to scale internationally."

Julien Coulet

CEO of Tenacy

"The Stellar method clarified our product direction and enabled us to realign and better structure our execution. The support we received saved us months in terms of product structuring and team mobilization—a real boost in achieving our growth objectives."

Iscliff Lebée

COO at Dayuse

"Stellar succeeded in mobilizing the entire COMEX and teams to transition from project mode to product mode! This was an essential transformation for achieving our post-LBO growth objectives."

Pierrick Arnal

CEO of Predict4health

"You might expect a superficial audit, but the action and recruitment plan provided by Stellar is a real game-changer for my teams, especially given that we’re closing our Series A round. I was able to recruit our new CTO through this process, cutting his onboarding time by two months!"

Elliot Boucher

CEO of Edusign

"It was really interesting to get an outside perspective. Stellar's solutions were very relevant. We clearly wouldn't have thought of them on our own, and the process was clearly explained to the team. I particularly appreciated how efficient the process was; in less than two weeks, I received a clear strategy to help my startup accelerate its product and business development!"

Thomas Levallois

CFO at Araïko

"We gave you demanding specifications, and you met them to the letter. Great communication, clear deliverables, and a real eye-opener for us. If I had to rate the project, I’d give it a solid 5 out of 5. You helped us uncover key insights that went far beyond the product itself."

Antoine Lafont

CEO of Diogen

"The initial exchange with Stellar was a wake-up call: the questions asked revealed a huge gap between their daily lives and product standards, which immediately brought the issue to light."

Emile Karam

Co-founder & CPO at Garantme

"Given the limited time we spend with our teams, the efficiency of the process is second to none. The clear, actionable deliverables allow us to ask the right questions and spark constructive discussions. It’s exactly what we expect from an audit, but with unprecedented speed."

Guillaume Cruz

Co-founder & CPO at Zeliq

"What I appreciated most was the responsiveness and attentiveness of the Stellar team. Thanks to them, we were able to effectively prioritize our product decisions and quickly adopt best practices tailored to our level of maturity."

Mike Cuingnet

CEO of Tennders

"Stellar marked a turning point for us. In just a few days a month, they made up for the absence of a Head of Product and the lack of senior leadership on our team. They transformed our strategy and completely overhauled our processes. In six months, my employees are more engaged than ever, my customers are converting under our new model, and our users are seeing new features released every month."

Ethan Frajdenrajch

Co-founder at OKS Media

"Stellar's coaching was a game-changer for OKS Media. With the help of our Stellar CPO, we completely overhauled our strategy and optimized our development processes. The solutions provided were concrete and could be implemented quickly. We saved a tremendous amount of time and avoided many unnecessary expenses."

Romain

CEO of N&C

“It’s very simple: before Stellar, I didn’t have a Product team, and we were operating in the dark. They helped me raise my standards and prepare my team for the next stages of growth.”

Quentin Sauvée

CEO of Jaji

“Their approach is effective and pragmatic. They get right to the point and engaged our teams in a very short time. The Stellar team saved us two months.”

Charlyne Graveline

Head of Product at Geolid

“This collaboration allowed us to take a step back and reflect on our key challenges, and to better understand where our main levers for impact lay. We were able to develop a clear plan, realign our priorities, and quickly implement transformative decisions. Without them, I would never have been able to drive such rapid change within the group.”

Elise Applanat

Co-founder at MerciYanis

"When I took on a new role, I had to start from scratch. Their support helped me regain my confidence, define our product vision, and get the whole team on the same page. We shifted from a demand-driven product to a vision-driven product. Without them, I would never have been able to implement such rapid changes within the team."

Charles-Henri Poirot

CPO at Sahar

“Their support enabled me to position the Product function as a true strategic asset. I was able to clarify the vision, secure the executive committee’s buy-in, and lay the groundwork for a scalable organization to support our diversification. Without them, I would never have been able to drive such rapid change within the group.”

Guillaume Boiret

CEO of PhantomBuster

“The audit allowed me to quickly gain clarity and make the right decisions at the right time. The impact was immediate: greater clarity, a better pace, and renewed collaboration. Without them, I would never have been able to drive such rapid change within the group.”

Gregory Hachin

CEO of Ector

“Stellar’s intervention transformed a stalled project into a clear, actionable plan aligned with our strategy. Their ability to challenge without imposing, to coach without dominating, made all the difference. Without them, I wouldn’t have been able to get the team moving so quickly.”

Victor Ruelle

Head of Product at Joko

“Having an experienced mentor who listens and takes concrete action allowed me to step back, organize my hiring process, and lay a solid foundation for our Product team. These discussions helped me gain confidence and gave me the tools to face the future with confidence. Without them, I would never have been able to get things moving so quickly within the Group.”

Jean-Rémi de Maistre

CEO of Jus Mundi

“We were all convinced that we needed to restructure our Product organization, but we lacked the framework to take action. The Stellar audit enabled us to identify the key issues objectively, formalize our insights, and, above all, launch the priority initiatives immediately, without delay.”

Pauline Renoux

Head of Product at Stanley Robotics

"I didn't know where to start when it came to redefining our product strategy. In less than two months, the Stellar method enabled us to engage all teams, align our vision, and lay a solid foundation. Stellar's CPOs aren't just facilitators—they bring genuine conviction and hands-on expertise. Their support is both pragmatic and effective."

Nate Lowe

CTO at Aldebaran

"Mentoring with Stellar was a real wake-up call. I clarified my role, managed my team more effectively, and made decisions I had been putting off for too long. In three months, we found our product-market fit, signed our first structuring contracts, and attracted new investors. Stellar's support had a decisive impact at a critical moment for the company. I would recommend it to any founder in the early stages."

Baptiste Le Bihan

CEO of Linc

"We knew our product was becoming a risk for the company, but we lacked both the experience and the clarity needed to restructure the team and recruit the right product lead. Matthieu, with his experience as a founder and CPO, immediately challenged us to clarify our needs and objectives. Thanks to his approach, we avoided looking for a 'one-in-a-million' candidate, targeted the right people, and established an efficient recruitment process. Stellar's peer assessment and benchmarks were decisive."

Maxime Barbier

CEO of Timeleft

"What I really appreciated was Stellar's ability to challenge my assumptions with concrete data: salary benchmarks, skills matrices, and detailed profile analysis. It saved me an incredible amount of time and helped me avoid costly hiring mistakes."

Joan Alfonso

Product Leader at Smetz

"Mentoring with Stellar helped us clarify our priorities, improve communication between the CEO, Product, and Tech teams, and lay a solid foundation to support our growth. It helped us make decisions we had been putting off for months and become more efficient in customer onboarding and delivery. Without them, I never would have been able to make these changes so quickly."

Florian Bouron

CEO of Mozzaik365

“The bulk of the value of the engagement came from the quality of the Stellar team: pragmatic, experienced, and able to delve deeply into issues rather than just skim the surface. The audit enabled us to restructure our technical organization, recruit a new leader, and finally define a credible plan to address technical debt and improve velocity. Without them, we would have continued to fall behind, put our growth at risk, and I would never have managed to drive such rapid change within the group.”

Pierre-Louis Giros

CPO at Allshare

"What I particularly appreciated was Stellar's ability to tailor their recommendations to our product's current stage of development. We were starting from scratch and were concerned that their recommendations might be out of touch with our reality, or that the investment plan would be too burdensome. On the contrary, their plan was fully tailored to our needs, yet still ambitious. That was all it took to get the executive committee and all the teams on board."

Pierre Touton

CEO of Bow Medical

"The audit allowed us to seize the opportunity at just the right moment. Before, I used to have to pull my teams along; now I push them: they’ve adopted the terminology and priorities and are challenging one another. Stellar was able to turn our findings into a concrete action plan, combining operational benchmarking with practical experience on the ground. Without them, I never would have been able to get the Group moving so quickly."

Simon Baldeyrou

CEO at Phenix

"Stellar's audit was a real wake-up call, enabling us to clarify our vision, hire a CPO in record time, and establish a governance structure that finally streamlined our decision-making. This support allowed us to shift from a mindset of frugality to one of investment, which was essential for reigniting our growth and preparing for international expansion."

Arthur Ménard

Head of Product at Pony

"Mentoring with Stellar has been a real game-changer. It allowed me to step back, structure my transition into the role of Head of Product, and resolve key challenges such as retention and collaboration with the tech team. Having an external, experienced, and supportive perspective makes all the difference when you're in the midst of a scaling phase."

Laure Pichereau

CEO of Siview

"Working with Stellar was a real game-changer. In just a few weeks, we clarified our roadmap, built out the product and marketing team, and implemented decisions I’d been putting off for months. I gained a sense of calm, confidence, and, above all, impact. It’s simple: without it, we’d never have been ready to scale internationally."

Julien Coulet

CEO of Tenacy

"The Stellar method clarified our product direction and enabled us to realign and better structure our execution. The support we received saved us months in terms of product structuring and team mobilization—a real boost in achieving our growth objectives."

Iscliff Lebée

COO at Dayuse

"Stellar succeeded in mobilizing the entire COMEX and teams to transition from project mode to product mode! This was an essential transformation for achieving our post-LBO growth objectives."

Pierrick Arnal

CEO of Predict4health

"You might expect a superficial audit, but the action and recruitment plan provided by Stellar is a real game-changer for my teams, especially given that we’re closing our Series A round. I was able to recruit our new CTO through this process, cutting his onboarding time by two months!"

Elliot Boucher

CEO of Edusign

"It was really interesting to get an outside perspective. Stellar's solutions were very relevant. We clearly wouldn't have thought of them on our own, and the process was clearly explained to the team. I particularly appreciated how efficient the process was; in less than two weeks, I received a clear strategy to help my startup accelerate its product and business development!"

Thomas Levallois

CFO at Araïko

"We gave you demanding specifications, and you met them to the letter. Great communication, clear deliverables, and a real eye-opener for us. If I had to rate the project, I’d give it a solid 5 out of 5. You helped us uncover key insights that went far beyond the product itself."

Antoine Lafont

CEO of Diogen

"The initial exchange with Stellar was a wake-up call: the questions asked revealed a huge gap between their daily lives and product standards, which immediately brought the issue to light."

Emile Karam

Co-founder & CPO at Garantme

"Given the limited time we spend with our teams, the efficiency of the process is second to none. The clear, actionable deliverables allow us to ask the right questions and spark constructive discussions. It’s exactly what we expect from an audit, but with unprecedented speed."

Guillaume Cruz

Co-founder & CPO at Zeliq

"What I appreciated most was the responsiveness and attentiveness of the Stellar team. Thanks to them, we were able to effectively prioritize our product decisions and quickly adopt best practices tailored to our level of maturity."

Mike Cuingnet

CEO of Tennders

"Stellar marked a turning point for us. In just a few days a month, they made up for the absence of a Head of Product and the lack of senior leadership on our team. They transformed our strategy and completely overhauled our processes. In six months, my employees are more engaged than ever, my customers are converting under our new model, and our users are seeing new features released every month."

Ethan Frajdenrajch

Co-founder at OKS Media

"Stellar's coaching was a game-changer for OKS Media. With the help of our Stellar CPO, we completely overhauled our strategy and optimized our development processes. The solutions provided were concrete and could be implemented quickly. We saved a tremendous amount of time and avoided many unnecessary expenses."

Romain

CEO of N&C

“It’s very simple: before Stellar, I didn’t have a Product team, and we were operating in the dark. They helped me raise my standards and prepare my team for the next stages of growth.”

Quentin Sauvée

CEO of Jaji

“Their approach is effective and pragmatic. They get right to the point and engaged our teams in a very short time. The Stellar team saved us two months.”

Pricing

What's included

Everything you need to leave with a clear diagnosis and a plan you can follow.

What's included

(depending on the company's size and complexity)

  • 10–15 stakeholder interviews
  • A comprehensive written diagnosis and a prioritized action plan
  • Presentation to Your Leadership Team
  • Two follow-up visits one month after delivery

Not included

  • Implementation (available through coaching or part-time leadership)
  • On-site presence (can be added)

Is this right for you?

This probably isn't for you if:

  • You'll need ongoing support after your diagnosis. Consider coaching instead.
  • You need someone who can take action, not just identify problems. Consider part-time leadership.
  • You're in the pre-PMF stage.

Let's work together

This is for you if:

  • You're the CEO or founder of a software company with 20 to 200 employees
  • Product and Engineering seem like bottlenecks, but you can't figure out why
  • You want expert judgment, not a generic framework

Frequently Asked Questions

Feel like product & engineering are holding back your growth?

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