Engagement Models

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We work with one client at a time, giving you our full focus from first conversation to final delivery. There are no published rates — every engagement is scoped to your specific needs. Start with a conversation.

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Discovery

A structured scoping engagement before any build commitment. We map your requirements, assess technical feasibility, and produce a detailed proposal.

  • Discovery workshop (remote or on-site)
  • Technical architecture review
  • Detailed scoped proposal
  • Feasibility and risk assessment
Start with Discovery
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Project / Build

Fixed-scope, fixed-investment delivery from design to deployment. The most common starting point for new clients with a clear product vision.

  • Full design-to-deployment build
  • Milestone-based delivery schedule
  • Source code transfer on completion
  • 30-day post-launch support included
Start a project

Retainer

Ongoing development capacity with priority access to VARYN. Ideal for product teams that need consistent, reliable engineering support month to month.

  • Dedicated hours each month
  • Priority scheduling and availability
  • Async availability across time zones
  • Monthly delivery report
Discuss a retainer

Support

Post-launch maintenance and incident response for systems we've built or inherited. SLA-backed response times and proactive dependency management.

  • Bug fixes and hotfixes
  • Dependency and security updates
  • Uptime monitoring
  • SLA-backed response commitments
Get ongoing support

Advisory

Strategic technical guidance without build work. Best for founders and engineering leaders who need an experienced outside perspective.

  • Architecture and code reviews
  • Technology selection guidance
  • Fractional CTO input
  • Async Q&A and consultation
Book an advisory session

What's included

FeatureDiscoveryProject / BuildRetainerSupportAdvisory
Initial scoping call
Dedicated project manager
Design-to-deployment build
Monthly dev hours
Incident response (SLA)
Architecture review
Source code transfer
Async Q&A access

Not sure which engagement fits?

Start with a conversation. We'll help you figure out the right model.