We create software for ambitious companies

K2 delivers world-class product, technical strategy and engineering execution. We increase your ROI by using cutting-edge proprietary AI to improve quality and velocity.

How We Partner

Software Studio

We'll build your application with our onshore team of experts, because it's too important to outsource

K2 employs a high-performing full-stack engineering team that supports everything from zero-to-one product launches to scaling existing systems. We combine CTO-level strategy with high-caliber craftsmanship from our onshore team. K2 is able to deliver production-grade software at breakneck velocity, without sacrificing quality, using our proprietary Meridian AI development platform.

Engineering & Product Strategy

Our experienced operators will provide high-impact guidance, from app design to architectural decisions

K2 offers CTO and CPO expertise without full-time salaries or equity dilution. We help companies make the right technical decisions while balancing product trade-offs. Our experience comes from decades of building products from scratch and being operators in multiple zero-to-exit scenarios. We support both ongoing fractional engagements and scoped projects.

MERIDIAN

From Concept to Production Code

K2's approach to engineering is one part meticulous craftsman and one part ruthless operator. We obsess over code quality while staying focused on shipping functionality that matters.

Meridian is the manifestation of our process. It's an AI development platform that integrates seamlessly with GitHub and AI coding agents - specialized in helping clients ship better solutions.

We leverage Meridian internally, while baking best practices into your codebase that can be reused by your team.

What Meridian Delivers

Spec-Driven Workflow

Transform PRDs into tasks, subtasks, and implementation scopes automatically while maintaining human oversight on critical architectural decisions.

Integrated Development Workflow

Seamlessly integrates with GitHub and AI coding agents to manage your entire development workflow—from PRD to production deployment.

Team Amplification

Levels up existing engineers, allowing them to focus on strategic decisions while reinforcing coding standards.

Institutional Knowledge Capture

Every architectural decision, design pattern, and strategic choice gets embedded in your codebase context. Velocity compounds as knowledge accumulates.

Customer Inspiration

Solving real problems across industries.

EdTech

Digital Communities Platform

White-labeled B2B2C platform powering digital communities for universities—driving student success, prospective engagement, and alumni networks at scale.

Consumer SMB

AI Small-Business Coach

RAG-based AI coaching platform trained on hundreds of hours of real coaching sessions and customer financial data—democratizing expert business guidance for Main Street entrepreneurs.

InsureTech

AI Policy Review System

Custom AI pipeline that parses 300+ page insurance policies in bulk with proprietary legal review automation—transforming weeks of manual review into minutes.

Real Estate

Commercial Real Estate Portfolio Manager

Portfolio management platform for large corporations and state pension funds—handling complex real estate holdings with institutional-grade controls and reporting.

Healthcare

Real-Time Wearable Monitoring Platform

Real-time data infrastructure and mobile interface streaming vital signs from wearable sensors—enabling proactive health monitoring and immediate intervention.

Battle-Tested Operators, Not Consultants

With over 35 years of combined experience (and battle scars), we know what it takes to bring new products to market. Having founded and exited our own companies, we're passionate about supporting fellow entrepreneurs and helping business owners turn their vision into reality.

Kris Ciccarello

Kris Ciccarello

Founding Partner

CTO and founder with 20+ years architecting revenue-accelerating products. Led multiple venture-backed companies. Deep technical expertise across AI/ML, platform architecture, and operational scaling across many industries.

Engineering AI/ML Technical Strategy DevOps AI Architecture Tech Due Diligence API Strategy
John Knific

John Knific

Founding Partner

Serial product and go-to-market operator with 15+ years building and scaling B2B SaaS companies. Crossed the zero-to-exit finish line multiple times, navigating product launches, strategic pivots, and successful acquisitions. Deep expertise in product-market fit, distribution strategy, and revenue acceleration. Active coach and angel investor.

SaaS Product Strategy Growth Fundraising Go-to-Market Product-Market Fit AI Prototyping Customer Discovery

For Startups

$2,500+

Service Credits on Your First Engagement

We have a soft spot for startups as former founders ourselves. In partnership with select accelerators and incubators, we offer service credits to qualifying startups.

Zero-to-exit operator guidance
AI development best practices
Full-stack CTO/CPO + execution
$10K+ infrastructure credits
DigitalOcean Hatch Partner

K2 is an approved partner of DigitalOcean Hatch program, extending $25K+ in infrastructure benefits to qualifying startups. View benefits

JumpStart Partner

K2 is a proud partner of JumpStart's Trailblazer program, supporting Ohio startups through mentorship and discounted development resources. Learn more

Are you a VC or Accelerator? Partner with K2VP to give your portfolio companies the technical advantage they need.

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