How We Work Together
Scoped engagements with clear deliverables
Start with a free hour. If there's a fit, we scope a focused sprint with a defined deliverable, timeline, and fixed price. No ambiguity. No open-ended retainers. You know exactly what you're getting.
Free Consult
Free
1 hour
- 1-on-1 conversation with Ben Medcalf
- Assess fit for AI, graph databases, or automation
- Actionable recommendation: build, wait, or look elsewhere
- Rough scope and effort estimate if there's a fit
Best for: Figuring out if we're the right partner — zero risk.
Discovery Sprint
$3k–$6k
fixed · 1–2 weeks
- Technical feasibility assessment
- Architecture recommendation
- Scope & estimate for build phase
- Written deliverable you own
Best for: Validating an idea before committing budget.
Build Sprint
$6k–$18k
fixed · 2–6 weeks
- End-to-end implementation
- Testing & validation suite
- Deployment & monitoring
- Training & documentation
Best for: Shipping a scoped feature or integration.
Retainer
$2k+
monthly · ongoing
- Support for what we shipped
- Code reviews from who wrote it
- Priority when you're ready for the next sprint
- Same-day async responses
Best for: Teams who want to keep building with MSS.
How It Works
Go in order, mix and match, or pick just one. Up to you.
1 Free Consultation You book a free call with us to see if we're a fit.
→ 2 Discovery Sprint We define roadmaps unique to your goals and budget
→ 3 Build Sprint We execute and build something great together
→ 4 Retainer You keep us around for any ongoing support or maintenance