Whether it's a defined project, an ongoing technology partnership, or strategic advisory — here's what working with us actually looks like.
Different problems need different relationships. The right model depends on your stage, your team, and what you're trying to accomplish.
Defined scope, timeline, and deliverables. Best for building something specific — an app, an integration, an automation.
Custom applications, system integrations, one-time automations
Follows the full Discovery → Launch lifecycle above
Ongoing technology partnership. We embed in your operations as your technical leader — available for strategy, implementation, and the decisions that can't wait until next sprint.
Growing companies who need senior technical leadership without a full-time executive hire
Starts with Discovery, then shifts to continuous embedded engagement
Lightweight, strategic check-ins. Architecture reviews, vendor evaluations, and a sounding board for technical decisions when you need an experienced perspective.
Teams with technical talent who need occasional senior guidance
Scoped engagements with clear deliverables, typically 1-4 weeks
For project-based and advisory engagements, here's how we move from idea to launch. Retainer partnerships follow a similar discovery phase, then shift to continuous collaboration.
We start by understanding your problem, not just the feature request. Through conversations and research, we uncover the real needs — often different from the initial ask.
Clear scope, timeline, and pricing. No surprises, no hidden fees. We define what success looks like and how we'll measure it together.
Planning before building. We design the system architecture, user flows, and technical approach. You'll see wireframes and prototypes before we write production code.
Working software, regular check-ins. We build in focused sprints, sharing progress frequently. You see real functionality early and often — no big reveal at the end.
Deployment, documentation, training. We don't just hand over code — we ensure you can run, maintain, and understand what we've built.
Software needs care. Whether it's a support retainer, continued development, or transitioning into a technology partnership — the relationship doesn't end at launch.
We're async-first, honest-always, and built for founders and teams who are too busy for unnecessary process.
You get regular updates, walkthroughs, and answers before you have to ask. We keep you in the loop, adapt to your style, and make sure you always know where things stand — without endless meetings.
Real working software, shown to you regularly. No disappearing for weeks — you see what's being built as it evolves.
Slack, email, or whatever you already use. You talk to the person doing the work, not an account manager.
We'll tell you when something isn't worth building, when a simpler solution exists, or when scope is creeping. No yes-manning.
Whether you have a detailed spec or just a problem you haven't solved yet — the first conversation is always free, always honest, and never a hard sell.
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