Founders with an idea
You know what problem you want to solve, but need help turning it into a realistic MVP plan.
Software Planning & Technical Discovery
Don't start building until the scope is clear.
I help founders and businesses map out what needs to be built, how it should be structured, and what it will take to get there — before the expensive development work begins.
Get a clear roadmap, defined scope, and technical direction so you can move into development with confidence.
12+ years building software · 30+ projects delivered · 5.0 average from verified reviews
Building before thinking gets expensive fast.
The most expensive mistake in software projects usually isn't the tech stack. It's starting development before the scope is clear.
When product decisions are vague, teams waste time on rework, build the wrong features, and end up with budgets that drift far beyond the original plan.
This discovery phase is designed to prevent that. We slow down at the beginning so development can move faster later.
Who this is for
Startups planning a feature or rebuild
You already have a product, but need structure before tackling a bigger feature, migration, or system cleanup.
Businesses replacing manual workflows
You want to replace spreadsheets, scattered tools, or messy internal processes with a custom system.
Teams that need clarity first
You know something needs to be built, but don’t want to jump into a full development contract without a clear roadmap.
What you get
This is more than a call. You leave with decisions made, ambiguity reduced, and a roadmap you can execute against — whether we build together or not.
- —Clarity on what to build first, what can wait, and why — so you are not guessing under pressure.
- —Shared understanding of tradeoffs before engineering time and budget start moving.
- —A practical technical direction you can hand to an internal team, an agency, or a solo developer.
- —Priorities and sequencing that reduce rework and “we should have decided this earlier” moments.
- —Realistic expectations for effort and timeline, tied to how your product and workflows actually work.
How the process works
Intro call
We start with a short call to understand the product, current stage, and whether a discovery phase is the right fit.
Technical discovery
We go deeper into scope, workflow, feature priorities, system needs, and the best way to structure the build.
Roadmap and next steps
You receive a clear plan for what to build, how to approach it, and what realistic execution looks like.
You keep the roadmap either way
Once the discovery phase is complete, you own the output.
You can hire me to execute the build, or take the roadmap to your internal team or another agency. Either way, you move forward with more clarity, less risk, and fewer expensive mistakes.
Pricing
Free intro call
A short call to understand your project, current stage, and whether a discovery phase makes sense.
Technical Discovery
$1,200 fixed
A structured planning phase for founders and teams who need clarity before development begins.
Included
- —Structured discovery session & deep-dive on your product
- —Scoped roadmap: what ships now vs later (MVP / V1)
- —Technical and architecture recommendations
- —Timeline with a realistic build estimate
- —Written deliverable: summary, planning doc, or PRD
If we move forward with a qualified build, part of the discovery fee can be credited toward the project.
Frequently Asked Questions
Straight answers about the discovery phase and what you receive.
What is technical discovery?
It’s a structured planning phase that helps define the product scope, priorities, and technical direction before development starts.
Is this only for startups?
No. It’s useful for founders, startups, and established businesses that need clarity before building a new system or planning a major feature.
Do I have to hire you for the build after?
No. You keep the roadmap and can use it however you want. If we’re a good fit, I can also help execute the build.
What do I actually receive?
You receive clear next steps, scope definition, technical recommendations, and a written deliverable you can use to guide development.
Start with clarity, not guesswork.
If you're planning a product, feature, or internal system and want to avoid expensive mistakes, let's map it out properly before development begins.