Technical Growth Partner

Product design that drives growth. and avoids expensive rework.

We design, protect, and scale product experiences that convert. so you don’t pay twice for the same feature.

10+ Years Building products that scale
4 Years Longest active partnership
$200K+ Cost of a bad decision
3 Paths Build, protect, scale

Speed without judgment is the most expensive mistake in tech.

Whether your code was written by AI tools, offshore developers, a founding engineer who left, or your co-founder learning as they go. the problem is the same: you’re shipping fast, but nobody is asking whether you’re shipping right.

The mistakes that kill startups aren’t bugs. They’re decisions: the wrong architecture, the wrong database, the wrong framework, the shortcut that saves a week now and costs six months later.

That’s where we come in, not just to build, but to make sure what gets built can actually survive what comes next.

Build. Protect. Scale.

Three engagement lanes depending on where you are. all anchored in technical judgment.

Build With Judgment

Most teams build what you ask. We build what you actually need. and push back on the rest.

For founders who want a team that thinks like owners, not order-takers.

Protect What You've Built

Your codebase is a liability you can’t see. We audit the decisions that will cost you later and give you a clear plan.

For teams shipping fast who need a second set of eyes before it’s too late.

Scale With Confidence

You’ve got momentum. Now you need a technical partner who can grow with you and tell you what not to build.

For companies doing $500K-$5M+ in revenue who want ongoing leadership without a full-time CTO.

What outcome-focused design actually means.

Design isn't art. It's a tool to achieve business outcomes. Every design decision should increase a metric that matters.

Aesthetic-focused design:

  • • "Does this look good?"
  • • "Is this on-brand?"
  • • "Will this win awards?"
  • • Focused on appearance
  • • Success = designer satisfaction

Outcome-focused design:

  • • "Does this increase signups?"
  • • "Does this reduce churn?"
  • • "Does this drive revenue?"
  • • Focused on business results
  • • Success = measurable improvement

We do the second one.

Business outcomes we optimize for.

Pre-seed startups:

  • • Signup conversion rate (target: 40%+)
  • • Time to first value (target: <5 minutes)
  • • Activation rate (target: 50%+)
  • • User comprehension

Seed startups:

  • • User retention (Day 7: 30%+, Day 30: 15%+)
  • • Core action completion rate (target: 60%+)
  • • Feature adoption
  • • Net Promoter Score (target: 40+)

Series A startups:

  • • Revenue per user
  • • Conversion to paid (target: 20%+)
  • • Expansion revenue
  • • Churn reduction (target: <5% monthly)

We tie every design project to one of these metrics.

Our outcome-driven design process.

Phase 1: Business outcome definition (Week 1)

Before we design anything, we define what success looks like.

Example: "Increase activation rate from 35% to 50% for new signups within 4 weeks"

Phase 2: User research and data analysis (Week 1-2)

We don't guess what users want. We watch them, interview them, and analyze their behavior.

Quantitative:

  • • Analytics deep dive
  • • Session recordings
  • • Heatmaps and click tracking
  • • Funnel analysis

Qualitative:

  • • User interviews (15-20)
  • • Usability testing
  • • Support ticket analysis
  • • Competitor analysis

Phase 3: Design sprint (Week 2-3)

We run focused 5-day sprints to solve specific problems and validate solutions fast.

  • • Monday: Map the problem
  • • Tuesday: Sketch solutions
  • • Wednesday: Decide direction
  • • Thursday: Prototype
  • • Friday: User testing

Phase 4: High-fidelity design (Week 3-6)

After validation, we design the full experience with user flows, responsive layouts, interactive components, and design system.

Phase 5: Developer handoff (Week 6-7)

Beautiful designs mean nothing if developers can't build them correctly. We provide detailed specs, documentation, and ongoing support.

Revenue optimization through design.

Design directly impacts revenue. We optimize every revenue touchpoint.

Pricing page optimization

We test pricing tiers, feature comparison clarity, CTA copy, and social proof placement.

Results: 35% increase in paid conversion, 28% more annual subscriptions

Checkout flow optimization

We reduce steps, simplify forms, add trust signals, and optimize for mobile.

Results: 23% reduction in cart abandonment, 31% faster checkout

Upgrade and upsell flows

We design in-app upgrade prompts, feature limit notifications, and expansion opportunities.

Results: 44% increase in expansion revenue, 27% higher upgrade rate

Retention and churn reduction

We design onboarding that drives activation, empty states that guide actions, and cancellation flows that save users.

Results: 52% increase in activation, 34% reduction in churn

Design system development.

Consistent design systems help you ship faster and maintain quality.

What we build:

  • • Foundation (colors, typography, spacing)
  • • Components (buttons, forms, navigation)
  • • Patterns (auth flows, empty states)
  • • Documentation
  • • Figma library

Timeline: 4-6 weeks

Investment: $60K-$100K

ROI: Ship features 3x faster

Case study: 40% increase in paid conversion.

The Challenge

A SaaS startup had 10K free users but only 8% converted to paid. Their pricing page and checkout flow were confusing. Revenue growth stalled.

Our approach

Week 1-2: Analyzed 100+ sessions, interviewed 20 users, mapped conversion funnel

Week 3-4: Ran design sprint, tested 3 layouts, redesigned checkout

Week 5-6: A/B tested, monitored metrics daily

The Result

Paid conversion:

8% → 11.2%

Annual subscriptions:

15% → 38%

Checkout abandonment:

45% → 28%

Additional revenue:

$180K annually

Design project timeline and investment.

Design sprint (1 week)

Solve one specific problem. Validate solution with users.

Investment: $15K-$25K

Feature design (4-6 weeks)

Research, validate, design complete feature, developer handoff.

Investment: $40K-$60K

Product redesign (8-12 weeks)

Full audit, redesign core experience, build design system.

Investment: $100K-$150K

Design system (4-6 weeks)

Audit patterns, build component library, document everything.

Investment: $60K-$100K

Does any of this sound familiar.

  • You've spent $50K+ on development and you're not sure what you actually got
  • Your "temporary" technical decisions from 6 months ago are still running in production
  • You don't have anyone on your team who can honestly tell you if your code is good
  • You're about to raise money, get acquired, or scale. and you're not sure your tech can handle it
  • The features work, but you have no idea if the foundation is solid
  • You've been burned by a dev shop before and you're cautious about who to trust next

If you nodded at even one of these. let’s talk. The first call is free and there’s no pitch.

Book Free 15-Min Strategy Call

Free 15-minute strategy call. No pitch, just clarity.

Frequently asked questions.

How is this different from hiring a dev shop?

Most dev shops are order-takers. We review the plan, challenge assumptions, and build with the full picture in mind. You’re not paying for code. You’re paying for judgment that saves expensive mistakes.

What if we just need development work?

That’s fine. We do plenty of straight development work. with one difference: we’ll still flag risks and push back on bad decisions. That’s not an upsell. It’s how we work.

Can we start small?

Yes. Start with a free 15-minute strategy call, then choose the lightest engagement that makes sense. Most clients start small and expand once we prove value.

How long does product design take?

Design sprint: 1 week. Feature design: 4-6 weeks. Full redesign: 8-12 weeks.

How much does product design cost?

Design sprint: $15K-$25K. Feature design: $40K-$60K. Full redesign: $100K-$150K.

Do you do user research?

Yes. We interview 15-20 users, analyze data, watch session recordings, and run usability tests.

How do you measure design success?

We define metrics upfront (conversion rate, activation rate, revenue, churn). We track before/after impact.

Do you design mobile apps?

Yes. We design native iOS, Android, and React Native apps following platform guidelines.

What happens next.

Book a free 15-minute strategy call. We'll review your product, identify conversion bottlenecks, and recommend the highest-impact next steps.

No pressure. No sales pitch. Just honest assessment of what design work will drive results.

Book Free 15-Min Strategy Call

Session covers:

  • • Design audit of current product
  • • Conversion and UX issue identification
  • • Opportunity analysis (biggest impact areas)
  • • Proposed design approach
  • • Timeline and investment estimate

If we decide to do a Technical Health Check ($7,500), that fee is credited toward your first month.