About Donnish
After 20 years in enterprise software and watching the same Agile ceremonies produce the same delays, I knew there had to be a better way. Then AI agents arrived, and everything changed.
The Catalyst
I'm Quinn van Heerden. After helping scale XAM Consulting 5x as Managing Director, I saw firsthand how even the best teams hit the same walls: bloated processes, endless meetings, and projects that cost twice what they should.
Then came the AI revolution. Not the hype - the actual tools. Suddenly, one developer with Claude and Cursor could outpace three without. But most consultancies were still billing like it's 2019.
Why Donnish Exists
We're not here to polish the old ways. We're building what Anthropic's CEO calls "nerd managers" - humans amplified by AI who can deliver 10x the value. No fluff, no ceremony for ceremony's sake. Just pragmatic delivery that actually works.
After two decades of 'digital transformation' projects that took twice as long and cost three times the budget, we're doing something different: embracing AI agents as full team members, being radically transparent about what we're doing, and charging based on value, not headcount.
Our Mission
Make enterprise software accessible to every business by proving AI-augmented teams can deliver better, faster, cheaper - without the traditional consulting theatre.
Our Vision
A world where a small team with AI can outdeliver an army without it. Where good software isn't a luxury.
Our Approach
We've developed a unique methodology that combines the best of human creativity with AI efficiency.
AI-Powered Development
AI agents aren't tools - they're team members. Every developer paired with Copilot, Claude, and Cursor. Every design starts with V0. Every test automated. This is how we deliver 60% cheaper.
Time Zone Aligned Teams
Global talent pool aligned with your time zone for seamless collaboration.
Enterprise Security
HIPAA compliant, government approved, built on Microsoft Azure infrastructure.
Proven Results
Consistent delivery of 60% cost savings and 40% faster project completion.
Our Values
Innovation
Continuously pushing the boundaries of what's possible with AI-assisted development.
Quality
Never compromising on code quality, security, or enterprise-grade standards.
Partnership
Building long-term relationships with our clients based on trust and mutual success.
Transparency
No black boxes. You see our velocity, our AI usage metrics, our actual progress. Radical transparency builds trust.
The Leadership
Quinn van Heerden
Founder & Managing Director
20+ years from Oracle DBA to Managing Director. Led XAM Consulting to 4 years of 30% YoY growth. Now building the consultancy I wish existed - one that admits AI changed everything and acts accordingly.