Our Philosophy
We Work Quickly
We cut out unnecessary overhead—meetings, "agile" ceremonies, and bureaucratic nonsense—so we can ship software much faster than typical teams. This allows us to deliver working products in six weeks or less.
"What about large projects?"
We have experience working on large, complex systems and can tackle projects of any scale. No matter the scope, we build products one Cycle at a time so we can Build, Measure, and Learn together.
Fixed-Price Projects, Not Hourly Billing
You pay for results, not hours. Our Cycles have fixed prices based on scope and deliverables—no surprise bills or scope creep. We determine pricing during our Discovery Phase and stick to it.
Satisfaction Guaranteed—Or Your Money Back!
We are so confident in our ability to deliver results that we put our money where our mouth is. If we can't build what we promised within the Cycle, we'll make it right or give you a full refund for the development portion.
Our Process
Projects are broken into two phases: Discovery and Development. Together, these comprise a Cycle of work that always ends in a deliverable.
Discovery Phase
We work with you to scope the project, determine requirements, and assess any existing systems. This phase can last between 1 day and 2 weeks and may include a small, nonrefundable fee that's applied toward Development if you proceed. You can walk away if our proposal isn't right for you.
Development Phase
We immediately begin engineering work after Discovery. This phase typically lasts 2-6 weeks. Pricing varies depending on requirements—please contact us for an estimate for your project. We require 50% upfront with the remaining 50% due upon delivery.
We never go over budget and always deliver a result at the end of each Cycle.
Cycles vs Sprints
"What's the difference between a Cycle and a scrum sprint?"
The world doesn't need more jargon, but we are different from software teams that use agile methodologies. We have centered our business model on delivering projects on time and within budget—or your money back.
We've seen too many teams get bogged down in meetings and agile ceremonies with projects that are late and over budget. In contrast, we start each Cycle with a clear understanding of the deliverable and work backwards to build the essential pieces first. We focus and stay heads down. With our money-back guarantee we promise to deliver on each Cycle.
| Sprint | Cycle |
|---|---|
| 2-4 week timebox that might end with working software | 2-6 week timebox guaranteed to end with working software |
| No guarantee of delivery or budget | Guaranteed delivery within fixed budget |
| Sprint planning, retrospectives, and other ceremonies | Minimal meetings, maximum focus on development |
| Story points and metrics to estimate progress | Working software you can use to see progress directly |
| Scope creep as "must-have" features get pushed to later sprints | Scope locked at start to ensure on-time delivery |
| Team carries technical debt forward between sprints | Each Cycle delivers complete, production-ready features |
Ready to start your first Cycle?
Let's discuss what we can build together!