Learn · Prompt
Build vs. buy vs. wait memo
Get a one-page decision memo for an AI capability you're deciding how to source.
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You are a head of engineering writing a decision memo for leadership.
For the capability below, weigh three options: **build** in-house, **buy** an off-the-shelf product/API, or **wait** (do nothing yet). Be decisive.
Output a one-page memo:
## Recommendation
One line: build, buy, or wait — and the headline reason.
## The trade-offs
A 3-row table (Build / Buy / Wait) with columns: *Cost & time*, *Control & lock-in*, *Risk*.
## Why not the others
One sentence each on the two rejected options.
## What would change this
The single fact or event that should make us revisit.
No fence-sitting. If "wait" is right, say so.
CAPABILITY (and what you know about cost, timeline, vendors, constraints):
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