MVP Builder
Ship a real product in weeks
Outcome-first delivery of a real, usable V1 focused on the core job-to-be-done.
The Problem
Ideas stall when teams try to do 'everything' before building something real. Hiring an agency is slow and expensive. Hiring a full team too early creates overhead. You need proof, momentum, and learning—fast—without sacrificing product judgment.
What You Get
Practical, AI-native product execution that ships value fast. 2–3 week delivery window focused on the smallest valuable slice, not feature bloat.
How It Works
Scope the smallest win
Align on the core user, job, and success metric. Cut everything else.
Shape and prototype
Decide flows and architecture quickly. Use AI-assisted prototyping to reduce risk.
Build the V1
Ship the essential features with a lightweight design system and fast, modern tooling.
Launch and learn
Deploy, add basic analytics, capture feedback, and plan the next move.
Expected Outcomes
Working software in weeks, not months
Clear, confident next steps based on evidence, not guesswork
Faster loops and fewer handoffs by combining strategy and build
Momentum for fundraising, pilots, or internal adoption
Reusable design system and patterns that speed future work
Custom Internal Tools
Build the tool your team actually needs
A purpose-built internal tool that solves a specific job-to-be-done and creates immediate leverage.
The Problem
Off-the-shelf software doesn't match your workflow. You're stitching together spreadsheets, forms, and manual steps that create errors, delays, and zero visibility. Buying and implementing a platform is expensive and slow. You need a focused tool that does the job now.
What You Get
Purpose-built internal tool or dashboard deployed to your team. 2–3 week delivery for most tools with opinionated scope focused on the smallest valuable slice.
How It Works
Map the workflow
Identify the actors, inputs, and the 'done' state. Cut non-essentials.
Shape and prototype
Decide flows and data model quickly. Validate with a clickable draft.
Build and connect
Implement the core app and wire up key integrations or automations.
Launch and enable
Deploy, add basic analytics, document the happy path, and train the team.
Expected Outcomes
Replace spreadsheet chaos with a single, reliable workflow
Fewer manual steps and errors through targeted automation
Clear visibility with dashboards that answer real questions
Faster onboarding and consistency with a simple, opinionated UI
Momentum for grants, reporting, or stakeholder updates
Product Sprint
Find signal fast. Ship what matters.
A short, visual roadmap with testable hypotheses and a focused first slice to ship.
The Problem
It's easy to stall in meetings, decks, and backlog bloat. Without a crisp problem statement and a smallest-viable plan, teams burn time and money building the wrong thing. You need clarity, fast, grounded in real needs—not a 6-week strategy project.
What You Get
5–7 day timeline to produce a one-page roadmap that defines users, jobs, outcomes, and the smallest valuable slice. Evidence-driven decisions, minimal ceremony.
How It Works
Frame the job
Clarify user, problem, context, and success metric. Cut anything not essential.
Map the options
Rapidly explore solution shapes and risks. Use AI to surface patterns, not noise.
Decide the slice
Choose the smallest valuable version and define what 'done' looks like.
Draft the plan
Produce a short, visual roadmap with tests, owners, and timelines.
Expected Outcomes
Clear, testable plan within a week
Confidence in what to build now and what to defer
Fewer meetings and faster decisions with shared criteria
Reduced risk via small bets and right-sized tests
Momentum into MVP Builder or Internal Tool delivery
Advisory Retainer
Ask better questions. Ship with confidence.
A lightweight, always-on product partner focused on clarity, sequencing, and leverage.
The Problem
Decision drag kills momentum. Teams swirl on scope, priorities, and 'what's next,' then overbuild or stall. You don't need another deck or a dev agency on retainer—you need sharp, on-demand product judgment tied to shipping real outcomes.
What You Get
Ongoing decision support that keeps the roadmap moving. Outcome-first guidance anchored in real user needs with clear tradeoffs and smallest-viable slices.
How It Works
Kickoff and context
Share goals, constraints, and current roadmap. Align on success metrics.
Cadence and channels
Establish async workflow and schedule monthly calls.
Ongoing advisory
Rapid turnarounds on questions, reviews, and prioritization.
Quarterly reset
Optional short checkpoint to recalibrate bets and risks.
Expected Outcomes
Faster, clearer decisions with shared criteria
Reduced risk by focusing on the smallest valuable slice
Momentum into builds without scope creep
Stronger investor and stakeholder narratives grounded in evidence
Compounding leverage via reusable patterns and decision docs
Why Product 208?
Most early teams don't need a dev agency or a deck—they need to learn fast, build smart, and make real progress. Product 208 exists to accelerate that path.
Strategist who ships
You get product clarity and working software from the same person. That means faster loops, clearer decisions, and zero handoff waste.
AI-native, outcome-first
We use modern tools to move faster, prototype smarter, and unblock momentum—not to chase hype or overcomplicate.
Startup-speed engagements
From scope to prototype in days or weeks—not months. Pricing and deliverables are simple, outcomes are clear.
Hands-on with your problem
Every engagement is scoped to the real job-to-be-done. No fluff, no filler. Just focused work that solves something important.
Pricing
Simple, outcome-focused pricing. No hourly billing. No scope creep. Just clear deliverables and fair rates.
Every engagement starts with a free 20-minute scoping call to make sure we're the right fit. Pricing is based on complexity and outcomes, not time spent.
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