SERVICES
A steady pipeline of proven ideas, or one bet tested fast.
Businesses use the retainer for ongoing innovation. Investors use validation engagements before a deal or a roadmap decision.
For established businesses · Quarterly cycles · 6-month minimum
Innovation Retainer
The product team you don’t have: a full discovery-to-spec cycle every quarter, priced by how many ideas we test each cycle.
Discuss a retainer
Core
One idea taken through proof and scoping each cycle.
Best for a first engagement
Growth
Two to three ideas tested in parallel each cycle.
Best for a full roadmap
Pricing is shared after a first call, once we understand your scope.
Every cycle includes
Opportunity shortlist and reasoning
Proofs of concept and market research
Readout: validated, invalidated, and why
Requirements packet for each validated idea
A good fit if you
Run a profitable business in a proven market
Have no in-house product or innovation team
Want new ideas tested before you spend on them
For investors · Short Term · Fixed fee
Investor Validation
One product bet, pressure-tested with evidence, before a deal or at a portfolio company. The readout is built to stand up in due diligence.
Fixed fee, quoted once we’ve scoped the bet.
How validation works
Who we work with
Regional services
Healthcare groups
Construction and homebuilding
Professional services
Specialty manufacturing
Private equity and family offices
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through.
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