101: How to Audit Your Dev Partner in the Age of AI with Matt Strippelhof

Send us Fan MailMost companies want innovation, but few can tolerate unpredictable tech costs. In this episode Chris talks with Matt Strippelhoff, Partner, CEO / CRO of Red Hawk Technologies, about how mid-market companies can approach software development with greater financial control and operational confidence. They explore why traditional project models often create risk, and how recurring service models can better align technology execution with business goals.Matt shares lessons from leading web, mobile, integration, maintenance, and emerging AI initiatives while maintaining strong long-term client retention. Leaders will hear practical ideas for reducing technology uncertainty, modernizing critical systems, and creating a more dependable path to innovation, making this episode well worth your time.Chapters:00:00 Introduction00:45 Why Mid-Market Companies Struggle with Tech Spend02:10 The Problem with Traditional Project Pricing04:05 A Fixed Fee Model for Software Development06:20 Reducing Operational Risk Through Predictability08:00 Modernizing Legacy Applications10:15 Building Web, Mobile, and Middleware Solutions12:05 Where AI Assistants Fit Into Business Operations14:10 Driving Retention Through Better Delivery Models16:00 Leadership Lessons for Scaling Technology Investments🔎 Find Out More About Matt StrippelhoffMatt Strippelhoff LinkedInhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/redhawktech/ Red Hawk Technologieshttps://www.redhawk-tech.com/🛠 AI Tools and Resources Mentioned:Claude https://claude.aiChatGPThttps://chat.openai.comGoogle Firebase Studiohttps://firebase.google.com/Gemini https://gemini.google.com/Cursor https://cursor.com/Salesforcehttps://www.salesforce.com/