Data Scientist-as-a-Service for early SaaS startups
Developing sticky, user validated app insights that delight users and investors
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Early stage founders often face common challenges. Does this look familiar?
As an early stage SaaS founder or CTO, you know that building a sticky, validated, differentiated software offering is tough. Are you struggling with:
❌ Low user engagement or high churn rates
❌ Building your technical moat and valuable intellectual property
❌ Developing a product offering that is differentiated from competitors
❌ Product-market fit that hurts your cashflow
You KNOW you need more help building insights, but you don’t know if you can afford a full-time AI engineer / data scientist at the moment...
That's where I can help
I help SaaS orgs build differentiated, user validated insights that delight users and investors
You need more than just a developer; you need a strategic partner who understands the challenges of bringing new SaaS products to market with both a technical and product mindset.
Imagine having:
✅ Delighted and engaged users and happy investors
✅ Validated product features that are hard for your competitors to copy
✅ Someone to help cut through the BS giving them a clear path forward
With over 25 years of experience in early product development and a multidisciplinary background that spans from mathematical modeling to leading software engineering teams, I've successfully transformed business concepts into market-ready products. My approach has helped founders navigate the early stages of product development, avoiding common pitfalls and setting a strong foundation for future scaling.
I offer a SaaS Insights Engine system that has four parts:
Here's what clients are saying about me:
💬 "I would recommend Nick to any team who is looking for a great human and ingenious technical leader to get them to launch, product market fit and beyond" - Sean, HabitBetter
💬 "What truly sets Nick apart is his genuine eagerness to support our startup, not just as a consultant, but as a trusted advisor. His easygoing nature and authentic interest in our project fosters a collaborative environment propelling us forward" - Paula, Cloud Club Collective
💬 "Their tailored recommendations makes them an indispensable partner in our security efforts", Nicole, Kintently
💬 "Nick's unwavering support and commitment to servant leadership were instrumental in fostering a culture of innovation within our startup environment.", Jola, Veckta
Ready to turn your startup idea into reality without getting bogged down by technology? Let's connect and discuss how I can guide your project from concept to launch.
Want to learn more?
❌ Low user engagement or high churn rates
❌ Building your technical moat and valuable intellectual property
❌ Developing a product offering that is differentiated from competitors
❌ Product-market fit that hurts your cashflow
You KNOW you need more help building insights, but you don’t know if you can afford a full-time AI engineer / data scientist at the moment...
That's where I can help
I help SaaS orgs build differentiated, user validated insights that delight users and investors
You need more than just a developer; you need a strategic partner who understands the challenges of bringing new SaaS products to market with both a technical and product mindset.
Imagine having:
✅ Delighted and engaged users and happy investors
✅ Validated product features that are hard for your competitors to copy
✅ Someone to help cut through the BS giving them a clear path forward
With over 25 years of experience in early product development and a multidisciplinary background that spans from mathematical modeling to leading software engineering teams, I've successfully transformed business concepts into market-ready products. My approach has helped founders navigate the early stages of product development, avoiding common pitfalls and setting a strong foundation for future scaling.
I offer a SaaS Insights Engine system that has four parts:
- Backlog Building (learn about user pain points, build backlog and plan of attack)
- Model Building (a predictive model with supporting docs)
- Integration (integrate a working model into your data pipeline or app)
- Support (fine tune things as long as needed)
Here's what clients are saying about me:
💬 "I would recommend Nick to any team who is looking for a great human and ingenious technical leader to get them to launch, product market fit and beyond" - Sean, HabitBetter
💬 "What truly sets Nick apart is his genuine eagerness to support our startup, not just as a consultant, but as a trusted advisor. His easygoing nature and authentic interest in our project fosters a collaborative environment propelling us forward" - Paula, Cloud Club Collective
💬 "Their tailored recommendations makes them an indispensable partner in our security efforts", Nicole, Kintently
💬 "Nick's unwavering support and commitment to servant leadership were instrumental in fostering a culture of innovation within our startup environment.", Jola, Veckta
Ready to turn your startup idea into reality without getting bogged down by technology? Let's connect and discuss how I can guide your project from concept to launch.
Want to learn more?
What others are saying
Sean
Co-FounderHabitBetter
Nick was instrumental in helping our startup team clear hurdles and get focused in order to make a push toward launch. His guidance from a technical and compliance standpoint helped us ensure we were doing the right things and staying focused on getting the product into users hands. He also brought incredible vision and foresight to the team that helped us refine our pitch and communicate the value we were creating. Nick is also an honest and dedicated person, always thinking of the company and taking the long view but without compromising the short term needs of a startup. I would recommend Nick to any team who is looking for a great human and ingenious technical leader to get them to launch, product market fit and beyond.
Paula
Co-FounderCloud Club Collective
The Aurelius Solutions team has been crucial in developing our MVP web app. Nick's blend of warmth, curiosity, and carefulness make complex challenges seem surmountable. Beyond his deep technical knowledge, Nick's flexibility and insights are reassuring and pivotal. He possesses an exceptional ability to foresee industry trends, applying practical solutions to keep us ahead of the curve. What truly sets Nick apart is his genuine eagerness to support our startup, not just as a consultant, but as a trusted advisor. His easygoing nature and authentic interest in our project fosters a collaborative environment propelling us forward. Nick's strategic approach, combined with his character, not only advance our technological frontiers but also enrich our team's dynamics. In every aspect, Nick proves to be an invaluable asset, guiding our startup with unmatched expertise and heart.
Nicole
Co-FounderKintently
Nick and the Aurelius Solutions team delivered a fast and comprehensive security review for our MVP app, presenting complex issues with clarity and simple prioritization. Nick’s expertise and approachable manner helped us bring an actionable list to our development team, with enough detail to get them working right away. Their tailored recommendations have been invaluable in creating a roadmap for us to keep our user data secure as we grow, making them an indispensable partner in our security efforts.
Jola
Scrum Master / Engineering ManagerVECKTA
Nick Aschenbach is a dynamic individual who fearlessly tackles any challenge, whether it's technical or personal. His innate talent lies in his ability to dissect complex problems and derive elegant, straightforward solutions.
During our three years of collaboration, I had the privilege of witnessing Nick's evolution from a peer to a leader. Under his guidance, I experienced firsthand the development of a cohesive team. Nick's unwavering support and commitment to servant leadership were instrumental in fostering a culture of innovation within our startup environment. It was an honor to work alongside him and be guided by his visionary leadership.
During our three years of collaboration, I had the privilege of witnessing Nick's evolution from a peer to a leader. Under his guidance, I experienced firsthand the development of a cohesive team. Nick's unwavering support and commitment to servant leadership were instrumental in fostering a culture of innovation within our startup environment. It was an honor to work alongside him and be guided by his visionary leadership.
Levan
Full Stack EngineerVECKTA
Working under Nick's leadership was not only a pleasure but also a tremendous learning experience.
Nick is a passionate, intelligent, and exceptional leader who truly excelled in his role as the Head of Engineering. Every interaction with him was both insightful and productive. Nick's academic background enables him to delve into complex problems with a unique depth of understanding.
From engineering and business to design and operations, Nick played an integral role in shaping our organization. His involvement in every facet showcased his versatility and dedication, making him an invaluable asset to our team.
I sincerely hope our paths cross again in the future, providing me with the opportunity to work alongside Nick once more. I have no doubt that his leadership and expertise will continue to contribute significantly to any endeavor he undertakes.
Nick is a passionate, intelligent, and exceptional leader who truly excelled in his role as the Head of Engineering. Every interaction with him was both insightful and productive. Nick's academic background enables him to delve into complex problems with a unique depth of understanding.
From engineering and business to design and operations, Nick played an integral role in shaping our organization. His involvement in every facet showcased his versatility and dedication, making him an invaluable asset to our team.
I sincerely hope our paths cross again in the future, providing me with the opportunity to work alongside Nick once more. I have no doubt that his leadership and expertise will continue to contribute significantly to any endeavor he undertakes.
Dustin
Staff Software EngineerHiddenLayer
I had the opportunity to work with Nick at 2 companies. Both times Nick demonstrated tremendous leadership traits and qualities that were exemplary. Nick's attention to detail and hyper focus on solving actual customer problems, while keeping the solution as simple as possible is his superpower. There were many times I had one on one meetings with Nick where he was able to effectively capture and distill the design / requirements in writing / architectural drawing in real time - very impressive. Nick's ability to understand and leverage data to make educated decisions is unrivaled.
Nick is a very personable character who truly believes in teamwork and helping to support those around him without being asked directly. Nick is someone that I look up to outside of work as a mentor and a great friend.
Whoever has the opportunity to work or hire Nick should absolutely do it!
Nick is a very personable character who truly believes in teamwork and helping to support those around him without being asked directly. Nick is someone that I look up to outside of work as a mentor and a great friend.
Whoever has the opportunity to work or hire Nick should absolutely do it!
Mike
Data Science DirectorPoint Click Care
Nick is a passionate advocate for the consumer perspective and a relentless problem solver. As our lead engineer, he plays a variety of roles in the mobile application we’re developing in the healthcare finances arena. Beyond providing reliable support of existing functionality, Nick has built reporting dashboards to monitor app performance and report to executives; finds ways to solve the inevitable issues that come up daily or weekly when developing a new app; and brings an innovative approach to enhancing the product. His end goal is to serve our customers and make their lives better and easier. Nick’s fingerprints are all over our product and he is indispensable to it and our team.
Angelko
Senior Software EngineerCambia Health Solutions
Nick is dependable, resourceful, solution oriented, continuously learning and exploring solutions. He brings to the table a rich spectrum of experience, in an approachable and social manner. Nick is a great asset to any engineering, or mentoring team. It was a pleasure working with him and getting to know him.
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