Hi! I’m Karl Schmidt.

I help executives de-risk their software development efforts.

Check out my Services to learn how I can help your business.

Clients include:

I've worked for:

(Co-founded)

Feedback on my work:

The DYO - e-commerce + 3D start-up I am the acting CTO for

“Beyond his expertise in software development, he has a rare ability to navigate complexity, set clear priorities, and focus on the most effective path forward. His skills in project management have been crucial at the stage we’re currently operating at. On top of that, he’s just a great person to work with day to day. I’d recommend Karl without hesitation.”
– Levi Greenberg, Founder & CEO

Game Technology Technical Due Diligence Evaluation and Report

“Karl was recommended by a trusted professional in the space. I’d recommend him to anyone who needed to conduct technical due diligence in an area of Karl’s expertise. He clearly understood the technology, how to probe and how it sits within the market and operational ecosystem.”
– Nick Anglewicz, Entertainment Executive

Formations - Tax optimization SaaS

“The co-op program you set up has been fantastic.”
– Uri Bar-Joseph, Co-founder & CPO

Shawn - Former Director of Engineering at Mobify

“Karl was one of the most capable engineers I’ve worked with, he was able to work backwards from any outcome needed and come back with a solution, no matter what area of the stack.”
– Shawn Jansepar, Director of Engineering and Product Leader of the Khanmigo Platform at Khan Academy

David Renn - Audio Director | Homeworld 3 | Blackbird Interactive Inc

“I was looking for strategic technical advice for a new software startup and contacted Karl, an old colleague of mine. We had a great conversation and Karl was friendly, enthusiastic, and very insightful. He helped to identify some key considerations, had great recommendations, and followed up as I moved forward. I would highly recommend Karl to anyone looking for technical analysis and direction, from day-to-day operations to long-term strategy. His range of experience, deep knowledge base, and friendly demeanour make him a valuable addition to any software project.”
– David Renn

More about me

I’m a developer at heart, and have over two decades of experience. I’ve shipped games, apps, SDKs, and SaaS products. I’ve built teams to do the same.

To get started, book an intro call.