This roadmap guides founders to systematically build a compliant foundation in their first operational year.
Table of Contents
- Quarter 1 — Foundation
- Quarter 2 — Policies & Processes
- Quarter 3 — Audits & Evidence
- Quarter 4 — Scaling & Monitoring
- Conclusion
Quarter 1 — Foundation {#q1}
- Entity formation & jurisdiction selection
- Initial risk assessment & gap analysis
- Vendor due diligence & contracts
Quarter 2 — Policies & Processes {#q2}
- GDPR / DORA / MiCA compliance policies
- Internal process documentation
- Data processing & AI model logging
Quarter 3 — Audits & Evidence {#q3}
- Internal audit checklist
- Remediate critical gaps
- Collect investor-ready evidence & reports
Quarter 4 — Scaling & Monitoring {#q4}
- Compliance monitoring dashboards
- SOPs for new features or markets
- Quarterly review & roadmap update
Conclusion {#conclusion}
Following this roadmap protects your startup, avoids regulatory fines, and improves investor trust.
