The mega-cleanup founder.
Your codebase has accumulated debt that is blocking the next phase. You need someone senior to land a focused cleanup in a defined window.
Ship Sprint.
One thing, shipped, in a fixed window.
Two-week or four-week bounded execution. Paid up front. You name the deliverable; I land it.
Who this is for
The feature-rescue founder.
A specific feature or initiative has stalled. You need a senior engineer to land it without committing to a recurring engagement.
The vibe-coded prototype founder.
You built v1 with AI tools. Now it needs to handle real customers. You want the prototype-to-production work bounded and shipped.
What is included
- A defined deliverable. Named in writing before the sprint starts. Scoped during the Clarity Audit or the discovery call.
- Daily progress updates. During the sprint window. You always know where the work stands.
- Code shipped to production by sprint end. Or a clear written explanation of why, if that is not possible.
- 14-day or 28-day duration. You pick at signing. Both options are available.
- One follow-up call after sprint end. Review what shipped, what is next.
Where this fits
Ship Sprint is for founders who want a specific result in a fixed window without recurring commitment. Many Ship Sprint clients move into Founder's Coaching or PMF Accelerator after the sprint lands and they want continued work. Others use the sprint as a one-time engagement to clear a blocker and return to running their existing team.
From a recent client
"Dustin & team make sure to ask the right questions to get to the root of the client's problem before beginning work, which allows them to work quickly and effectively on the biggest pain points."
Isaac Askew - Founder (Ygg)
Pricing
See pricing on the services page. Two duration options.
Available after a completed Clarity Audit. Start with a discovery call.
Common questions
What if I already have freelancers or an agency?
I evaluate what you have. If your developers are solid, I give them better direction and better specs. If something is not working, we fix it or replace it. You do not have to blow everything up on day one.
What technologies do you work with?
JavaScript, TypeScript, Node.js, Nest.js, React, Next.js, Vue, Angular, React Native, PHP, Java, Python, and most things built on top of them. 13 years of shipping across these stacks. The technology is rarely the hard part. Understanding the product and the business is.
How is this different from hiring a freelancer?
A freelancer builds what you tell them to build. I figure out what should be built, write the spec, and build it right. You stop being the translator.
I am not technical. Will I understand what is happening?
Yes. Before I write code, I write a spec in plain language. It describes what the product should do and why. You review the spec, not the code. You always know what is being built.
How is this different from a fractional CTO?
A fractional CTO only advises. I advise and ship. The thinking and the building happen in one seat.
Can I just start with the Audit?
Yes. That is exactly what it is for. The $997 buys you a written Clarity Report and a 30-day roadmap. If we work together on a path after, the $997 credits forward against your first invoice. If we don't, you still have a clear picture of where your product stands. Either way, the Audit pays for itself.
What if I want a path without the Audit?
I do not sell paths without the Audit. The Audit is how I see what you have and write a roadmap that says whether a given path is the right fit. Without it, I am shipping fixes blind, which is not worth your monthly fee and not worth my time. The credit-forward mechanic makes the net cost zero when you continue.
Do I have to commit long-term?
No. The Audit is one week. Founder's Coaching, Maintenance, PMF Accelerator, and Scale Accelerator are month-to-month with no long-term contract. Ship Sprints are paid up front for a fixed duration.
What if I eventually need a full-time engineer?
Then we find you the right one. I help define the role, vet candidates, and onboard them into a product that is documented and spec-driven so they are productive from day one.
What if I'm not happy with the service?
If for whatever reason you aren't happy with the service, I offer a full refund. I'll do my absolute best to meet your expectations, but if it's not working out within the first 30 days, I offer a full refund.
Ready to scope a sprint?
Thirty minutes on a call is the fastest way to figure out the right shape for a Ship Sprint.