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Conversation first. Scope second.

You do not have to choose an engagement to begin.

Most of our work is shaped around your organization, the outcome you want, and who is responsible for what. Start with a free conversation, or look at the examples below to see what a focused first step can look like.

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Lowest-friction first step

Free 30-minute consultation

Use the first conversation to get oriented, not sold.

Bring a half-formed question, a recurring frustration, or an ambition that still feels broad. We will listen for what is actually getting in the way, say plainly where we think we can help, and tell you if we cannot. You will not be pushed to buy anything.

  • No technical brief or selected service required
  • No obligation to begin a paid engagement
  • No sales script or pressure to buy a product
  • A straight recommendation on the most sensible next step
Time commitment 30 minutes No fee. No preparation required. No commitment.

Tell us what hurts, what you are considering, and what you want to improve. We will help you name the problem, lay out the options, and suggest a sensible way forward.

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Illustrative starting engagements

Examples that make the options easier to understand.

These help when a focused first step already makes sense. They are not a full menu, a fixed quote, or a requirement for working with us. The final scope, price, and timeline are always confirmed in writing.

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01

Decide before you build

Product Discovery Sprint

Typical starting investment From $5,000
Typical shape Two weeks

Turn a product idea or modernization priority into a credible, build-ready decision.

If you sign an eligible build SOW within 30 days, the discovery fee is credited toward the build, up to 10% of the build contract value, capped at the full discovery fee.

  • Requirements and decision workshops
  • Market, competitor, and user-flow analysis
  • Prioritized scope and work breakdown
  • Design direction, technology recommendation, and delivery roadmap
Best for

Leaders who need clarity on users, scope, feasibility, architecture, investment, or the right first release.

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02

Prove one useful AI workflow

AI Readiness + Agent Pilot

Typical starting investment From $8,000
Typical shape Fixed scope

Choose an AI use case with a clear business benefit and test it through one controlled agent integration.

  • AI readiness review and use-case map
  • One knowledge or workflow agent pilot
  • Evaluation, risk, and human-control recommendations
  • Working session and adoption playbook
Best for

Teams that want practical evidence before committing to a larger AI program or platform.

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03

Keep a production system healthy

Managed Engineering Care

Typical starting investment From $2,000/mo
Typical shape 15 hours monthly

Get dependable support for maintenance, production issues, minor improvements, and technical continuity.

  • Up to 15 engineering hours each month
  • Next-business-day response target
  • Uptime, bug-fix, and minor-change coverage
  • Visible backlog, delivery notes, and monthly priorities
Best for

Organizations that need dependable engineering support without assembling a full internal team.

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A tailored path

Your need does not have to fit a predefined package.

Bring us the business pressure, current system, or decision. Icarus can combine capabilities around the outcome and recommend the smallest sensible next step, even when that means beginning with advice rather than delivery.

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