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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 the organization, the outcome, and the responsibility involved. Start with a free conversation, or use the examples below to understand what a focused first step can look like.

01 Lowest-friction first step

Free 30-minute consultation

Use the first conversation to get oriented, not sold.

Bring an unfinished question, a recurring frustration, or an ambition that still feels broad. We will use the time to understand the context, test fit, and make the next decision easier.

  • No technical brief or selected service required
  • No obligation to begin a paid engagement
  • A direct recommendation on the most sensible next step
Time commitment 30 minutes No fee. No preparation required. Request a free 30-minute consultation

02 Illustrative starting engagements

Concrete examples, not a service boundary.

These examples are useful when a bounded first outcome already makes sense. They are not a complete menu, fixed quote, or prerequisite for working with us. Every final scope, investment, timeline, and commercial term is confirmed in a written proposal.

Explore the complete capability catalog
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 90 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.

02

Prove one useful AI workflow

AI Readiness + Agent Pilot

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

Identify a defensible AI use case and validate it through one bounded 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.

03

Keep a production system healthy

Managed Engineering Care

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

Create a standing path 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.

03 Not seeing your situation?

That is normal. Your need does not have to fit a package.

Icarus works across digital products, software, data, analytics, AI, cloud, automation, experience, advisory, and managed engineering. We can combine capabilities and shape the commercial model around the outcome.

Describe what needs to improve

04 Tailored by responsibility

The right engagement follows the outcome, not a predefined package.

Bring us the business pressure, current system, or decision. We will recommend the smallest responsible next commitment, even when that means combining capabilities or beginning with advice rather than delivery.

Still uncertain? The free 30-minute consultation is designed for exactly that.

Request a free 30-minute consultation