Question 1

How fast can you start?

Accepted Answer

Discovery usually kicks off within one to two weeks of signing. If you have a hard deadline, tell us upfront — we'll be straight about whether we can hit it.

Question 2

Do you work with early-stage startups?

Accepted Answer

Yes — about half our projects are pre-seed to Series A companies building their first real product. We scope tightly so you ship something meaningful, not a prototype that gets thrown away.

Question 3

Can you sign an NDA before we share details?

Accepted Answer

Of course. We sign NDAs routinely before first calls — no awkwardness, no delay.

Question 4

What does a first call look like?

Accepted Answer

30 minutes on your goals, constraints, and timeline. We'll ask sharp questions, tell you honestly if we're a fit, and outline what a scoped engagement could look like — no slide deck, no pressure.

Question 5

How do you communicate during a project?

Accepted Answer

Weekly demos, async updates in Slack or your tool of choice, and a shared board so you always know what's in progress.

Question 6

Do I own the code?

Accepted Answer

Yes — full ownership from day one. Repos, infrastructure, and docs are yours.

Question 7

What happens after launch?

Accepted Answer

Every fixed-scope build includes 30 days of post-launch support. After that, most clients move to a retainer or embedded team.

Question 8

Can you work with our in-house team?

Accepted Answer

Absolutely. We plug into your workflow, PR process, and standups — as extra senior capacity, not a separate silo.

Question 9

How much does a typical project cost?

Accepted Answer

Fixed-scope builds typically start around $18k. Embedded teams run from $12k/month. We'll give you a clear number after discovery — not a range that doubles mid-project.

Question 10

Do you work on hourly or fixed price?

Accepted Answer

Both, depending on the engagement. Fixed price for clearly scoped builds; monthly retainer or embedded team for ongoing work. We avoid open-ended hourly without a cap — that's how budgets spiral.

Question 11

What if scope changes mid-project?

Accepted Answer

It happens. We document the change, agree on impact to timeline and budget before writing code, and keep a clear change log so nothing surprises you at invoice time.

Question 12

What tech stack do you use?

Accepted Answer

React / Next.js, TypeScript, Node.js, and PostgreSQL for most web products. React Native or native Swift/Kotlin for apps. Python and modern LLM APIs for AI features.

Question 13

Can you work with our existing codebase?

Accepted Answer

Yes. We start with a short technical audit, identify risks, and propose a pragmatic path forward.

Question 14

How do you handle AI features responsibly?

Accepted Answer

We ground models on your data, evaluate outputs before launch, add guardrails for edge cases, and monitor usage and cost in production.

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