Discover
Interviews, a look at how the work really happens, and a short prototype of the riskiest idea. You get scope, budget and a roadmap in writing.
1–3 weeksService 14 / 14
Technology Consulting & Discovery
A clear plan, budget and architecture before a line of code is written.
How we work
The most expensive software mistakes happen before development starts. Our discovery engagements turn an idea or a problem into a clear scope, architecture, budget and roadmap you can act on — with us or anyone else.
A discovery engagement runs two to four weeks. We interview stakeholders, observe the current process, review existing systems and research users. Then we prototype the riskiest parts to check they work before you commit a budget.
You leave with a written recommendation: the problem worth solving, the proposed solution and architecture, a phased roadmap, a realistic budget range and the risks we see. It is yours to keep, regardless of who builds it.
For companies without in-house technical leadership we also offer fractional CTO support — vendor selection, hiring help, architecture reviews and a trusted second opinion.
What’s included
Deliverables, not deliverabullets.
Every engagement is scoped to your needs. These are the pieces we deliver most often.
- Stakeholder workshops and interviews
- Current-state process and system review
- Technical architecture and feasibility prototype
- Phased roadmap with budget ranges
- Build-vs-buy and vendor evaluation
- Fractional CTO advisory
Process
How a technology consulting & discovery project runs.
Design
Paper sketches, wireframes and clickable prototypes tested with real users, then a visual design system developers can build from.
2–4 weeksBuild
Two-week sprints with a working demo at the end of each one. You see progress in the software, not in a slide deck.
6–14 weeksLaunch & evolve
A careful release, training for your team, monitoring from day one — then a support plan that keeps the software improving.
OngoingFAQ
Technology Consulting & Discovery questions.
How much does discovery cost?
Discovery engagements typically range from $6,000 to $18,000 depending on scope. If you continue with us into development, the discovery fee is credited against the first release.
Can we use the discovery results with another vendor?
Absolutely. The documents and prototypes belong to you.
Do you recommend off-the-shelf tools when they fit?
Yes. If an existing product solves your problem well, we will say so — even if it means less work for us.
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