Northloop

How we work

A process built on demos, not decks.

Every engagement runs on the same rhythm — clear scope, weekly demos, plain-English change process. Pricing shapes to the scope, not the other way around.

The process

  1. 01

    Discovery

    One to two weeks understanding the problem, the org, and the constraints. You leave with a written brief either way.

  2. 02

    Strategy

    A costed plan with milestones, risks, and the tradeoffs we're recommending. You sign off before we build.

  3. 03

    Build

    Weekly demos against the plan. Same team from kickoff to launch — no bait-and-switch.

  4. 04

    Launch

    Coordinated release with monitoring, rollback plans, and a runbook your team can actually use.

  5. 05

    Support

    Optional retainer for iteration, monitoring, and small features. You can take it in-house whenever you're ready.

Engagement models

Fixed scope

Project-based

From $12k

Best for defined outcomes with a clear finish line. Site rebuilds, new features, model launches.

  • Written scope and milestones
  • Weekly demos
  • Fixed price, no surprises
  • 6–12 weeks typical

Ongoing partner

Monthly Retainer

From $8k / month

Best for teams that need consistent capacity. A cross-functional pod that acts as an extension of your team.

  • Shared backlog and standups
  • Rollover hours within the quarter
  • Priority access to specialists
  • 3-month minimum

Advisory

Hourly

$220 / hour

Best for specific consults, code reviews, and audits. Blocks purchased 10 hours at a time.

  • Same-week scheduling
  • Written summaries after each session
  • No long-term commitment
  • Ideal for audits and second opinions

Typical timeline

Week 1–2

Discovery

Week 3

Plan sign-off

Week 4–10

Build

Week 11

Launch

Ongoing

Support

FAQ

Why isn't there a public price list?+

Because the honest answer depends on the scope. What we do publish are the ranges you'll see above, and we send a real number within a week of the first call.

How do you handle scope changes?+

Change requests are a normal part of the process. We track them in writing with a cost and timing impact so you can decide with real information.

Do you offer equity engagements?+

Occasionally, for a small number of early-stage clients where there's product-market fit signal. It's the exception, not the norm.

Ready when you are

Let's scope the work.

Twenty minutes on a call, a written brief, and a real number within the week.

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