10 questions to ask your development team

Choosing a development partner is a big decision, especially when you’re building for people and planet.

You don’t need to speak code to build something world-changing, but you do need to know the right questions to ask, and what pitfalls to avoid, so that you don’t sink your time and treasure.

This guide was made for founders and innovators navigating complex tech decisions with limited support.

It’s your shortcut to clarity, confidence, and alignment.

Created by Digital Purpose - specialists in ethical, human-centred tech for good.

10 questions to ask before building a digital product

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What You’ll Learn

How to assess digital partners before you invest
What to ask about scope, handover, and hidden costs
How to future-proof your tech stack for growth
The truth about R&D grants, NDAs, and IP protection
What “transparent rates” really mean in the tech world
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Who It’s For

Non-technical founders launching or scaling tech

Nonprofits and social enterprises seeking ethical development
Government grant recipients building web apps or platforms
Impact-led organisations looking for long-term digital partners

If you’re a founder, leader, or innovator without a tech background - you’re not alone.

Many of our most impactful clients come to us with a big idea, deep purpose, and a mountain of questions.

We’ve been in the shoes of founders trying to make ethical, inclusive, scalable decisions in a space that often feels built for insiders. We’ve also been the tech team that helps bring those visions to life.

We built this guide to help you navigate the process with more clarity, confidence, and calm.

Building a digital product shouldn't feel like a gamble.

Too many founders and purpose-driven organisations get burned by unclear scopes, rushed MVPs, or developers who disappear after launch.

This guide helps you ask the right questions, before you commit. Whether you're building a web app, seeking R&D funding, or scaling your product, you'll get clear, actionable advice to choose a team who aligns with your mission, not just your codebase.

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Designed for Impact

At Digital Purpose, we build ethical, user-first digital solutions for organisations doing good in the world. We work across sectors - nonprofit, health, climate, justice - helping our clients create tech that’s scalable, secure, and values-aligned from day one.