Pricing & Engagement Models

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Exact pricing depends on scope, data, and constraints, but these ranges should give you a realistic sense of the investment required to work together.

Discovery & Strategy Sprint

$8k–$18k

Short, highly focused engagements to clarify opportunities, de-risk decisions, and align stakeholders.

Typically 2–3 weeks elapsed time.
Works well before major roadmap or fundraising moments.
Often leads into a build or advisory engagement, but stands alone as a decision artifact.

Fixed-scope Build (e.g., 90-Day Launch)

$45k–$120k

End-to-end design and implementation of a focused AI feature or internal system.

Scope and milestones defined up front with clear success criteria.
Often ~8–12 weeks of hands-on work with your team.
Best fit when there is a well-understood problem and access to data.

Fractional AI CTO / Advisory Retainer

$6k–$18k / month

Ongoing strategic and technical partnership for founders and product / engineering leaders.

Includes a defined mix of standing calls, async feedback, and ad-hoc deep dives.
Good fit for companies building an AI roadmap or hiring their first senior AI leaders.
Can be combined with short build sprints for specific milestones.

How scoping works

Most projects start with a short call to understand your goals, timing, and constraints. From there, Conifer Labs will propose one or two concrete options with scope, estimated timeline, and a fixed or not-to-exceed budget.

If we are not the right partner, you will still leave with a clearer understanding of your options and trade-offs.