A clearer forecast for your digital future

See your technology clearly.

You cannot manage what you cannot see. Most organisations operate in a fog of invisible reliance; you rely on platforms that obscure their workings behind slick interfaces and terms you never read.

TechFreedom helps you clear the air. We give you the tools to look past Big Tech's version of the Cloud and build a digital infrastructure that is open, visible, and under your control.

Bring your operations into the light

Moving away from Big Tech is not about cutting yourself off. It is about knowing what you are working with. When you rely on US-based tech companies, you take on risks that are buried in the small print. We help you spot those risks, explore what your options are and find alternatives you can see and trust.

  1. 01 — Jurisdiction

    Where does your data actually live?

    Under whose laws? If your organisation stores sensitive data with a US-headquartered provider, it may be subject to access requests under US law regardless of where the servers are physically located.

    The TechFreedom approach

    We help you map your data flows, understand jurisdictional exposure, and identify where sovereignty matters most for your organisation.

  2. 02 — Business Continuity

    What happens when a platform changes the rules?

    If you depend on a single provider, you are vulnerable. They can change their prices, alter their terms, or lock you out. If that happens, your organisation stops working.

    The TechFreedom approach

    We teach you to create systems that you own and control. You will learn how to set up backups and alternatives so that if one service fails, you can keep going, building a realistic roadmap for reducing single points of failure.

  3. 03 — Surveillance

    How much does your tech stack know about you?

    How much does your technology stack know about you, your staff, and the people you serve? Data collection isn't always visible, and the line between analytics and surveillance has become dangerously blurred.

    The TechFreedom approach

    You will learn to use tools that keep your information private and only share what you choose to share. We audit your tools for data collection practices, help you understand what's being gathered, and identify privacy-respecting alternatives.

The sky is clearing

You do not have to trade away control for convenience. You can run an organisation that is stable, independent, and transparent. TechFreedom is currently in development. The first cohort will bring together a small group of organisations ready to take a clear-eyed look at their technology and start making better choices.

Join the next cohort

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Who's behind this?

TechFreedom is built by two people who've spent years helping organisations navigate technology with clarity and independence.

Tom Watson

Coach, advisor and technologist focused on social purpose. Blends data, technology, design and strategy grounded in open infrastructure and principles. Founder of Data For Action and The Good Ship.

The Good Ship

Doug Belshaw

Consultant, facilitator, and critical friend. Helping mission-driven organisations navigate complexity. Specialising in digital literacies, open technology and decentralisation. Director of Dynamic Skillset Ltd.

Dynamic Skillset