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Engagement modelsPricing

Fixed Price vs. Time & Materials vs. Dedicated Team: Choosing an Engagement Model

Each model puts the risk of scope changing in a different place. Picking the wrong one doesn't just cost money — it puts the wrong person holding the risk.

HiringEngagement models

In-House vs. Contract Engineers: A Founder's Checklist

The honest answer is "it depends on the shape of the work," which is useless without a way to check the shape. Here's the checklist.

Engagement modelsHiring

Staff Augmentation vs. Outsourcing vs. In-House: A 2026 Decision Framework

The three models solve different problems, not the same problem at different prices. Here's how to tell which one actually fits what you're trying to do.