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Custom software systems for complex operations.
Some builds don't fit a standard package, multi-module platforms, regulated systems, internal operating systems, AI + workflow platforms, marketplaces. They need a discovery phase before anyone agrees on a price or a timeline. We start with paid discovery, then plan the build in milestones.
WHAT SHIPS — 10 LINESevery line in the SOW
- 01Architecture planning
- 02Delivery roadmap
- 03Product modules
- 04Backend and frontend implementation
- 05Integrations
- 06Admin tools
- 07QA
- 08Deployment
- 09Documentation
- 10Milestone delivery
OUT OF SCOPE — SAID PLAINLY
- Unlimited scope
- Guaranteed launch date without discovery
- Guaranteed business outcomes
- Unlimited integrations
- Compliance certification (separately contracted)
- Ongoing maintenance (use Monthly Engineering Retainer)
BUILT FOR
Multi-module platformsHealthcare applicationsFintech / advisory systemsInternal operating systemsAI + workflow platformsMarketplace / platform buildsLonger product builds
THE RUN
- 01
Discovery
Paid Systems Audit. Architecture, modules, risks, and a milestone plan in one week.
- 02
Build · Milestone 1
First milestone scoped, contracted, and invoiced. Visible weekly progress.
- 03
Build · Milestone 2+
Subsequent milestones contracted on the discovery plan.
- 04
QA · Launch
Senior-reviewed delivery, documented, with optional Monthly Retainer for post-launch.
ON THE RECORD
Honest answers to the questions that show up most.
- Why does Custom Build always start with discovery?
- Without discovery, no honest fixed price exists. The Paid Systems Audit defines architecture, modules, risks, and a milestone plan so the build that follows is real, not a guess.
- Can we skip discovery if scope is clear?
- Sometimes. If you arrive with a written spec and your own architecture, we may scope directly to a proposal. The default is discovery first.
- How long does Custom Build take?
- Scoped after discovery. Most multi-module builds run 8 to 24 weeks across 3 to 5 milestones.
- Do you handle compliance (HIPAA, SOC 2, PCI)?
- We can contract a compliance phase as part of the build. We don't claim compliance certification we haven't shipped.
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Ready to scope this?
Send a brief or start with a paid audit. A founder reads every message and replies within 4 business hours.