Choose Your Velocity
I offer two distinct engagement models. One for Building (0 to 1) and one for Growing (1 to N).The Sprint (Build)
$7,500 / SprintFor: New Products & MVPsHigh-intensity, focused execution to ship a specific asset.
- Goal: Go from Idea to Production.
- Duration: 2 Weeks (Full Focus).
- Deliverable: Finished Codebase + Launch.
- Best For: MVPs, Chrome Extensions, Complex Automations.
The Partnership (Grow)
$4,950 / MonthFor: Scaling StartupsFractional leadership and continuous delivery for existing products.
- Goal: Compound Growth & Stability.
- Duration: Month-to-Month.
- Deliverable: Weekly Releases + Strategic Roadmap.
- Best For: Post-launch startups needing a technical lead.
Which Model Do You Need?
The Sprint: “I need this built now.”
You have a spec, a deadline, and a burning need to ship.- Intensity: 10/10. I clear my schedule and sprint on your project.
- Outcome: You get a finished asset (e.g., a Chrome Extension with 5 features) ready for users.
The Partnership: “I need a technical partner.”
You have a product, but you need it to keep getting better without hiring a full-time CTO.- Intensity: Sustainable (Fractional). Equivalent to ~1-2 days/week of deep work, but available daily for strategy.
- Outcome: Your product gets better every week. Bugs get fixed, features get shipped, and architecture stays clean.
The “Cost of Inaction” Calculator
Why hire a senior engineer when you can just wait? Because waiting is expensive.| Scenario | Cost | Result |
|---|---|---|
| Do Nothing | $0 (Direct) | Competitors ship first. Manual ops costs compound. |
| Hire Junior | $80k/yr + Equity | 6-month ramp up. Technical debt. Management overhead. |
| Hire Agency | $20k/mo | Bloated scope. “Project Managers”. Slow feedback loops. |
| WithSeismic | $4.9k/mo | Shipping in Week 1. Zero overhead. Senior expertise. |
Frequently Asked Questions
Why is the Partnership cheaper than the Sprint?
Why is the Partnership cheaper than the Sprint?
Sprints are expensive because they require 100% of my attention and context-switching. They are “burst” capacity.Partnerships are efficient because we build momentum. Once I know your codebase, I can ship high-impact features in a fraction of the time. I price it lower to encourage long-term relationships where the real value is created.
What does 'Fractional' actually mean?
What does 'Fractional' actually mean?
It means I am not your 40-hour/week employee. I am your Senior Engineer on Retainer.I manage my own time to deliver agreed-upon outcomes (e.g., “Ship the billing integration this week”). You get the output of a senior dev without paying for the downtime/meetings of a full-time hire.
Can we switch from Sprint to Partnership?
Can we switch from Sprint to Partnership?
Yes, this is the most common path.We do a 4,950/mo Partnership to iterate based on user feedback and handle scale.