Engagement models
Four models. One honest comparison.
The right model depends on how much control you want, how long you're committing, and who should carry the risk. Here's the whole picture — no sales translation needed.
| C2C | C2H | FTE | Fixed-cost | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Control | Task-level | Full sprint-level | Full — your employee | Outcome-level |
| Commitment | Low — flexes monthly | Medium — converts on proof | High — permanent | Per project |
| Speed to start | Fastest (days) | Days to start | 3–5 weeks | Discovery starts in days |
| Risk profile | Lowest | De-risked hiring | Guaranteed replacement window | Price locked up front |
| Details | Explore C2C → | Explore C2H → | Explore FTE → | Explore Fixed-cost → |
Contract / C2C (Corp-to-Corp)
Flexible contracting with vetted engineers through a clean corp-to-corp structure.
Typically 3–10 days from call to start
How C2C worksContract-to-Hire (C2H)
Work together first, hire the proven ones — hiring with the risk taken out.
Shortlist in 48–72h; conversion window from month 3
How C2H worksFull-Time Hiring (FTE)
Permanent hires from an AI-vetted pipeline — faster shortlists, higher retention.
First shortlist in ~1 week; typical close in 3–5 weeks
How FTE worksFixed-Cost Projects
Defined scope, defined price, AI-accelerated delivery — outcomes you can budget.
Discovery in 2 weeks; most MVPs ship in 8–16 weeks
How Fixed-cost worksNot sure which model fits?
Describe the situation — we'll recommend the model that serves you, even when it's the smaller ticket for us.