Engagement Models

How We Work Together

Choose the model that matches your stage: advisory support, fixed-scope delivery, or a monthly partnership where we build and maintain your solution.

Abstract strategy and decision mapping visual for hourly consulting

Strategy + Acceleration

Hourly Consulting

Pay for hours used

Best for: Leadership teams who need senior judgment quickly without committing to a full build.

Includes

  • AI product and roadmap strategy
  • Architecture and technical decision support
  • Team enablement, code review, and implementation guidance
  • Fast unblock sessions for key decisions

Not ideal for

Teams that need fully owned delivery with fixed scope and timeline.

Structured delivery visual showing milestones and product assembly

Defined Scope + Delivery

Fixed-Fee Build

Fixed project fee

Best for: Teams that want a production feature or product delivered against agreed scope.

Includes

  • Discovery and technical plan
  • Milestone-based implementation
  • Testing and deployment
  • Launch handoff and transition docs

Not ideal for

Projects with constantly shifting scope and no clear priority order.

Long-term product operations visual with continuous optimization

Build + Maintain + Improve

Boutique SaaS Partnership

Monthly subscription

Best for: Organizations that want a long-term product partner without staffing a full internal team.

Includes

  • Custom product buildout over time
  • Ongoing maintenance and reliability ownership
  • Continuous roadmap delivery and optimization
  • Proactive support and feature iteration

Not ideal for

One-time prototype work with no need for ongoing ownership.

Quick Comparison

Hourly Consulting

Fast access to senior strategy and technical guidance.

  • ScopeFlexible and evolving
  • Budget modelPay for hours used
  • Time to startFastest
  • Delivery styleAdvisory + unblock sessions
  • Ownership levelClient team executes with support
  • Best whenYou need decisions and momentum now

Fixed-Fee Build

Defined scope with milestone-driven execution and launch.

  • ScopeDefined upfront
  • Budget modelFixed project fee
  • Time to startFast after scoping
  • Delivery styleMilestones, QA, launch handoff
  • Ownership levelDelivery partner to completion
  • Best whenYou want predictable output and timeline

Boutique SaaS Partnership

Long-term product ownership with continuous improvement.

  • ScopeRoadmap evolves over time
  • Budget modelMonthly subscription
  • Time to startFast with continuity
  • Delivery styleBuild, operate, optimize
  • Ownership levelOngoing product and maintenance
  • Best whenYou want a fractional product team

FAQ

How do we decide which model to start with?

We use a short discovery call to determine urgency, scope clarity, and desired ownership level. If you need strategic direction first, we start hourly. If scope is clear, fixed-fee is usually best. If you want long-term product ownership, monthly partnership is the fit.

Can we change models later?

Yes. A common path is hourly consulting into fixed-fee execution, then into a monthly partnership for ongoing operation and improvements.

Who owns the code and product assets?

You do, unless otherwise specified in a separate licensing agreement for shared platform components.

Do you provide support after launch?

Yes. Post-launch support can be structured as hourly blocks, a short stabilization package, or as part of the boutique SaaS monthly option.

Start With a Discovery Call

We will define the right model, next milestones, and what success should look like in your context.