Innovation Studio & Strategic Partner

The work is alive when the team
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Senior-led every project, every sprint
Mission-aligned we only take work we believe in
100% yours all IP, code, and documentation
01 / Our Philosophy

The best technology for humans is made by humans who care.

In the age of AI, the question is no longer how fast you can build — it's why and what. A team of deeply engaged experts is more critical than ever to help startups and organizations get that clarity. AI accelerates the how, but it still takes senior judgment to ensure what ships is production-ready, secure, and built to last.

02 / Who we work with
Startups
Founders with a mission and a deadline

Pre-seed to Series B. We embed as your fractional technical co-founders — real vision, real users, not enough time to build the slow way.

Healthtech · edtech · wellness apps · mental health platforms

Nonprofits
Organizations ready to scale impact with AI

You've been doing important work for years. AI can help you reach more people and deliver better outcomes — with the right partner to build it thoughtfully.

Community health · education nonprofits · social services · advocacy

Organizations
Teams modernizing service delivery

Your mission hasn't changed, but the tools have. We help purpose-driven organizations build for the AI-native era.

Healthcare systems · universities · research institutions · social enterprises

03 / Work we've shipped

Products built with purpose.

04 / Who we are

Experienced hands for critical missions.

A lean, senior team united by one conviction: technology built from genuine care creates fundamentally better outcomes. Every one of us has worked at scale — and chose to focus our energy here.

Collaborated, advised, or contributed at:
Meta AIAmazonMcKinsey & Co.MITMIT Media LabGoogleSamsung InnovationStanford Design SchoolY CombinatorTechstarsUniversity of Chicago
05 / How we work

Sprint-based momentum.

Sprint-based engagements designed to move fast without losing the human thread. Every phase grounded in real user feedback, shaped by senior judgment, accelerated by AI.

01
Discover

Deep-dive into your mission, users, and constraints. Map where AI genuinely accelerates — and where it doesn't. Senior judgment from day one.

02
Build

Prototype in users' hands by week two. Core feature live by month one. Production-grade, SOC 2-ready, and HIPAA/GDPR-aligned from the start.

03
Ship

Deployable product in 8–10 weeks, guaranteed within 12 — or we keep building at no charge. Working demo at the end of every sprint.

06 / Try us first

Not ready for a plan? Start here.

Individual engagements designed to deliver immediate value — whether you're a founder clarifying your vision or an organization exploring what AI can do for your mission. Every engagement is credited toward any subscription plan.

01
Northstar Visioning

Clarify why you're building and who it's truly for. Define your north star metric and the user truth that drives every decision forward.

Half day $3,500
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02
AI Opportunity Mapping

An honest assessment of where AI genuinely accelerates your mission — and where it doesn't. No hype, no jargon. Leave with a clear, prioritized AI roadmap.

1 day $4,500
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03
Design Sprint

From problem to tested prototype in 5 days. Real user reactions before a line of code is written — the fastest way to validate your core idea.

5 days $7,000
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04
Roadmap Refinement

Audit your existing backlog, cut what doesn't matter, sequence what does. Leave with a sprint-ready roadmap your team can actually execute against.

Half day $3,500
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All four engagements: $18,500 — Or skip the menu — the Starter plan includes all of this plus the full build, for less than the cost of these four engagements alone.
07 / Plans

The output of an elite team,
a fraction of the cost.

Hiring a CTO, Senior Designer, and Senior Engineer takes 4 months, $400k+ in salaries, equity, and benefits. We deploy that exact team—ready on Monday—for less than the cost of one senior hire.

100% IP Ownership

All code, assets, and docs transfer to your repo. Licensed to you. Always.

The 12-Week Guarantee

If we don't deliver a deployable MVP in 12 weeks, we work for free until we do.

Cancel Anytime

Month-to-month contracts with simple 14-day notice. No vendor lock-in.

All subscription plans month-to-month · 14-day notice · Discovery Sprint from $7k, credited to any plan

Looking for fractional leadership only? Talk to us about our Fractional CXO offering →

08 / FAQ
Do you work with non-tech founders & nonprofits?

Yes — most of our clients aren't technical. We translate clearly, avoid jargon, and make sure you understand every decision. Your job is mission and users. Ours is everything technical.

Do you work with existing teams and tech stacks?

Yes — we seamlessly integrate with existing teams and tech stacks. We work within your current systems, choosing what fits your roadmap and budget, not what's convenient for us.

How long does a project take?

We typically deliver a functional MVP in 12 weeks. We work in 2-week sprints, shipping usable code at the end of every cycle so you see progress and provide feedback in real-time.

How do you differ from a freelancer or agency?

We embed like co-founders — fixed monthly subscription, shared KPIs, optional equity alignment, senior leadership on every project. Accountable to your outcomes, not a statement of work.

Do you offer nonprofit or project-based pricing?

Yes. We offer project-based and grant-aligned pricing for nonprofits where monthly subscriptions don't fit. Ask us on the discovery call — we'll find a structure that works.

What if we're not happy with the work?

Full refund on the first month. Beyond that: if we don't deliver a deployable product within 12 weeks, we keep working at no additional cost until we do.

Still have questions?

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