How long should this decision take?

Days for a clear buy. A short discovery for anything that looks like a platform. If the decision needs months of workshops, the problem is not the software — it is the operating model.

What if we already started building?

Stop adding features until the ownership and system-of-record questions are answered. Unwinding a half-built product is cheaper than finishing the wrong one.

When custom software is the right move — and when it is not.

How to decide when to build custom software versus buy a product. Independent consultant Gaurav Nagarkoti uses a constraint-first test: advantage, integration load, and who will own the system after launch.

A practical test for when custom software is the right investment versus buying a product. Written for operators who need to decide before they spend.

Email: gauravnagarkoti08@gmail.com