Can we switch between engagement models?
Yes. Many clients start with a sprint zero to de-risk scope, move into a dedicated pod for the build, then shift to embedded augmentation for ongoing work. The model flexes as your needs change.
// How we engage
Three ways to work with us.
Whether you need a team to own the build, senior depth inside your own, or a week to de-risk the plan — every model runs on the 7-day cadence, and your code and IP stay yours from day one.
Engagement models
Fixed scope
Sprint zero / discovery
A focused one-week diagnostic that de-risks the build before you commit.
Teams that want architecture, scope, and a delivery plan validated before a larger engagement.
- Technical discovery and architecture review
- Scoped backlog and 7-day sprint plan
- Risk assessment and effort estimate
- A clear go / no-go recommendation
Fixed from $4,500
Team extension
Embedded augmentation
Senior WAM engineers embedded directly into your existing team.
Established teams that need senior depth on a critical workstream without long hiring cycles.
- Senior engineers in your tools and your codebase
- Same 7-day cadence, your process
- Async-first communication across time zones
- Scale the team up or down between sprints
From $6,000 / engineer / month
Flagship
Dedicated sprint pod
A full WAM team running 7-day sprints on your product, end to end.
New builds and major initiatives that need a senior team to own delivery from architecture to launch.
- Cross-functional pod: engineering, product, and design
- Working software shipped every 7 days
- Weekly demos, retrospectives, and roadmap updates
- Full code and IP ownership from day one
From $12,000 / sprint
Pricing is indicative and scopes to the work — exact figures are confirmed in your quote.
// Estimate
A rough number, right now.
Pick a model and a duration for an indicative figure. It's a starting point, not a contract — every sprint scopes to the work, and your exact estimate comes back through the quote process within two business days.
// At a glance
Compare the models.
| Sprint zero | Embedded augmentation | Dedicated sprint pod | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Best for | Pre-commitment scoping | Existing teams | End-to-end builds |
| Who leads delivery | WAM | You | WAM |
| Cadence | One week | 7-day sprints | 7-day sprints |
| Commitment | One-off, fixed | Monthly | Sprint-by-sprint |
| Code & IP | Yours | Yours | Yours |
// Answers
Engagement questions, answered.
How does sprint-based pricing work?
You pay per 7-day sprint (or per engineer per month for augmentation). Every sprint has a defined scope agreed at kickoff, so cost maps directly to delivered, working software. You can scale the team up or down between sprints.
Is there a minimum commitment?
Sprint zero is a single fixed-scope week. The dedicated pod and embedded models run sprint-to-sprint or month-to-month — no long lock-in. We earn the next sprint by shipping the current one.
Who owns the code and IP?
You do, in every model. Code is delivered to your repositories continuously throughout the engagement and stays yours — no proprietary platforms, no licensing strings.
Not sure which model fits?
Tell us what you're building and we'll recommend the right one.