Our Services

Everything you need to launch

From initial concept to production-ready MVP, our services are designed to de-risk your technical journey and get you to market faster.

Intro Call

Let's see if there's a fit

A free 30-minute call to understand your idea and provide immediate value. You'll walk away with initial technical insights and honest feedback - whether we work together or not.

Investment

Free

Duration

30 minutes

Outcome

Initial technical direction and clarity on potential hurdles, plus whether a Discovery Session makes sense. If we're not a good fit, we will provide some advice on what you should look for in a partner.

What You'll Get

Immediate value, no strings attached.

  • First-pass technical feasibility assessment
  • Initial thoughts on architecture and approach
  • Early identification of potential hurdles
  • Honest feedback on your timeline and scope
  • Clarity on next steps (with us or otherwise)

Discovery + Product Plan

Understand before building

An intensive engagement where we immerse ourselves in your world - the market, the problem, and your approach. You walk away with a comprehensive product plan, whether you build with us or not.

Investment

Starting at $1,000

Duration

1-2 weeks

Outcome

A professional product roadmap you can use to hire any team, including us.

Discovery Session

A collaborative deep-dive into your vision.

  • In-depth founder knowledge transfer
  • Market problem deep-dive
  • Solution approach exploration
  • User research and journey mapping
  • Technical feasibility assessment
  • Go/no-go recommendation with honest feedback

1-3 hours, remote or in-person

Product Plan Deliverable

Yours to keep, whether you build with us or not.

  • Technology stack recommendations
  • MVP feature definition
  • Future work features (post-MVP roadmap)
  • Brand positioning strategy (high-level)
  • Timeline and milestone breakdown
  • Budget breakdown (cash + equity options)

MVP Development + Branding

From plan to product

Full development with blended cash + equity compensation. Engineering and brand design run in parallel, though we adapt scope to what you actually need. We build your MVP and identity with the same care we'd give our own startup.

Investment

$30,000 - $65,000 (Cash + Equity)

Duration

8-16 weeks typical

Outcome

A functional, scalable MVP with cohesive brand identity, ready for users and investors.

MVP Development

Production-ready code, built for scale.

  • Bi-weekly progress demos and stakeholder updates
  • Agile development with 2-week sprints
  • Production-quality code with documentation
  • CI/CD pipeline and cloud infrastructure
  • Security best practices implementation
  • Testing and QA throughout
  • Launch support and deployment

Branding & Positioning

Runs in parallel with development.

  • Brand strategy and positioning framework
  • Visual identity (logo, colors, typography)
  • Brand voice and messaging guidelines
  • UI/UX design integrated with development
  • Pitch deck design support
  • Marketing asset templates

Ongoing Partnership

Beyond the launch

Most founders need continued technical support after launch but what that looks like varies. Some just need someone keeping the lights on. Others want to keep shipping. A few need a technical co-pilot for fundraising and scale. We offer three models:

Investment

Retainer-based

Duration

Ongoing

Outcome

Pricing depends on scope and equity arrangement. Most founders start with Maintenance after launch and adjust as needs evolve.

Maintenance

Keep things running smoothly while you focus on growth.

  • Bug fixes and issue resolution
  • Security patches and dependency updates
  • Minor tweaks and adjustments
  • Server monitoring and uptime management

Typical engagement: 5-10 hours/month

Iteration

Continue building based on what you're learning from users.

  • Everything in Maintenance
  • Bi-weekly development sprints
  • Ongoing feature development
  • User feedback integration
  • Performance optimization

Typical engagement: 20-40 hours/month

Technical Leadership

Fractional CTO support for founders scaling toward a team.

  • Everything in Iteration
  • Architecture planning and technical strategy
  • Due diligence support for fundraising
  • Investor-facing technical documentation
  • Hiring support (job descriptions, interviews, onboarding)
  • Vendor and infrastructure decisions

Typical engagement: 20+ hours/month

Technology

Flexible tech stack expertise

We're not dogmatic about technology. We choose the right tools for your specific needs, timeline, and team.

Not sure which service you need?

Most founders start with a Discovery Session. It's the best way to understand your options and get honest feedback on your technical approach.