Discovery sprint
Two weeks, fixed fee: a ranked use-case backlog, a data readiness view and a scoped pilot.
Fixed-Price Projects
A fixed price for a working system.
When the goal is clear, a fixed price keeps everyone focused. We scope the work with you, agree the outcome and the metric, and quote one number before we start. Discovery sprints and production pilots are almost always fixed-fee.
The problem
Why this work usually stalls.
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Budgets that keep growing
Time-and-materials projects drift when nobody is forced to make trade-offs.
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Scope nobody wrote down
Vague requirements turn into arguments about what was promised.
03
Paying for activity, not results
Hours logged say nothing about whether the system works.
04
Approval cycles
Finance teams find a single, fixed number much easier to approve.
What you get
What we deliver at a fixed price.
Whichever way you work with us, the same standards apply: senior people, weekly progress and work that belongs to you.
Production pilot
Four to six weeks, fixed fee: a working system with real users and one agreed metric.
Defined builds
Integrations, migrations, data platforms and AI features with a clear specification.
Clear acceptance criteria
We agree up front how we will both know the work is done.
Change control that is fair
If priorities change, we price the change openly before doing it.
Everything handed over
Code, models, documentation and runbooks belong to you at the end.
How we deliver
From first call to production.
Every phase ends with something you can use, not just something you can read.
Always included
- Senior people only, personally vetted by our founders
- A founder on your escalation list who reviews the work every week
- Weekly visibility: demos, written updates or both
- All code, models and documentation owned by you
Typical tools
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Week 0
Scope
We define the outcome, the metric and what is in and out of scope.
- Outcome and metric
- Scope and assumptions
- Acceptance criteria
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Within days
Quote
One fixed price and a timeline, before any work starts.
- Fixed fee
- Milestones
- Payment schedule
03
Weeks 1 onward
Deliver
Weekly demos so you see progress, not just a final reveal.
- Weekly demos
- Founder review
- Risks raised early
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At the end
Accept and hand over
We test against the acceptance criteria and hand everything over.
- Acceptance testing
- Documentation
- Next steps
Where we apply it
Industries we know well.
Further reading
From the blog.
AI Implementation Cost in India: Drivers, Ranges and Budgeting
A practical guide to AI implementation cost: the real cost drivers, indicative ranges by project type, the running costs people forget and how to budget sensibly.
AI Readiness Assessment: A Practical Checklist for Leaders
A scored AI readiness assessment checklist covering strategy, data, technology, people and governance, with a simple rubric and guidance on what to fix first.
Why AI Projects Fail Between Pilot and Production, and How to Fix It
Most AI pilots stall before production for predictable reasons. Here is how to spot them early and design pilots that are built to ship.
FAQ
Questions we hear a lot.
What kinds of projects suit a fixed price?
Discovery sprints, production pilots and well-defined builds such as integrations, migrations or a specific AI feature. Open-ended product development usually suits a dedicated team or retainer better.
What happens if the scope changes?
We talk about it openly, price the change and agree it with you before doing the work. Nothing is added to the bill without your approval.
How do you set the price?
From the scope, the data and systems involved and the team needed. You get one number and a timeline before work starts.
What comes after a fixed-price pilot?
Usually a monthly retainer to scale and run the system, or a clean handover to your team. You decide.
Other engagement models
Other ways to work with us.
Offshore Development
A senior team in India building for you, with live overlap in your working day.
Onshore & Onsite Delivery
Senior people with your team in person for the phases where being in the room matters.
Hybrid Onshore-Offshore
Onsite leadership for the critical moments, an offshore squad for the steady build.
Staff Augmentation
Senior AI, data and cloud engineers who join your team and work your way.
Dedicated Team
A full senior squad that works only on your product, month after month.
Our services
AI strategy, GenAI and agents, data platforms, analytics, MLOps and transformation.
Talk to a founder about Fixed-Price Projects.
Tell us where you are. We will come back within one business day with a point of view, not a sales deck.