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One of the biggest problems founders face is getting the technical advice they need to launch a cloud-based startup. Even for the most tech-savvy entrepreneur, figuring out the best cloud configuration for a startup can take a significant amount of time and money. Whether you are building from scratch or migrating an existing service from your on-premises infrastructure to the cloud, getting the right advice from our technical experts can help make the process smooth and fast.
The Microsoft for Startups Founders Hub addresses these technical challenges by offering comprehensive technical advisory services available to founders at Level 2 and above. These benefits provide one-on-one sessions with experienced experts to ask technical questions on designing solutions for optimal performance, scaling products for success, migrating to Azure, and more. provides a great forum for
Overview of Azure Technical Advisories (ATAs)
Azure Technical Advisory gives you access to an extensive pool of technical advisors from across the Microsoft ecosystem. Advisors form a hand-picked team that works exclusively with startups to assist with technical scenarios specific to you and other startups.
Whether you’re new to Azure, need expert guidance, or need an in-depth architectural design session, members of the Azure Technical Advisory Team will help determine the best service for your needs and discuss your meeting needs. Helps set a schedule.
Azure Technical Advisor
At our first meeting, Azure Technical Advisor Triage the issue to determine if they can help you or if you need to schedule a meeting with another professional.
They can provide technical consulting designed to launch your startup on Azure. We also help you integrate and migrate your active Azure services and help you explore new cloud services to accelerate your growth.
An Azure Technical Advisor can also schedule a more advanced start-up session.
Azure Tech Champ
Azure Tech Champion Specialists in providing configuration, implementation, and performance guidance to enhance your business offerings. Provide a detailed follow-up of your session with an Azure technical advisor.
An Azure Tech Champ reviews your current architecture as part of your move to an on-premises solution. They may work with you to analyze your current usage and provide insights on cost optimization techniques.
Azure App Consulting
For startups that want an in-depth session with Microsoft’s expert engineers who specialize in Azure technologies and services, Azure App Consulting is available. In this session, we will examine startup infrastructure. With up to 4 hours, you can dive deep into a wide range of topics, including:
- architecture review
- design review
- Implementation review
- Deployment review
- cost optimization
Fast Track for Independent Software Vendors (ISVs)
Eligible startups will receive additional support from us. ISV fast trackThis is for projects being developed in Azure that may require days or weeks of involvement with different members of the engineering team.
How ATA Helps Today’s Founders
Since launching our technical advisory benefits on the Microsoft for Startups Founders Hub, our team of technical experts has helped startups across industries. They ran sessions on everything from launching on Azure to extensive reviews of the planned architecture, including optimization suggestions.
A data science startup focused on sustainable energy recently reached out through the Microsoft for Startups Founders Hub to talk to someone about frameworks and security. The Azure Technical Advisor conducted a thorough review and made several framework and security recommendations.These include the implementation Azure storage, Azure virtual machine, Azure Kubernetes Horizontal Pod Autoscaler, Azure load balancerWhen Azure monitor.
Advisors worked with startups to deploy proposed services and integrate them with existing setups. The company was thrilled with the level of support available and his one-on-one guidance.
When can I access ATA?
Book an Azure Technical Advisory session 24 hours a day, 5 days a week. Members of the Microsoft for Startups Founders Hub worldwide at Level 2 and above are welcome to attend, but sessions are currently available in English only.
The Microsoft for Startups Founders Hub is always looking for ways to help startups level up. In addition to technical advisories, member benefits include a suite of Microsoft tools such as Microsoft 365 and GitHub Enterprise. There is also an ever-growing range of trusted partner benefits that startups can access on their journey from ideation to MVP, including access to OpenAI APIs.
Sign up today for the Microsoft for Startups Founders Hub to learn more about Azure Technical Advisory and other startup benefits.