How a Deep9 engagement actually runs

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1
Week 0 — We argue about the problem
A day with the people who own it. Most of the value is here, and it is free.
2
Weeks 1–2 — The assessment
Where AI pays, where it does not, what it costs to find out. A number, not a maturity model.
3
Weeks 3–10 — The build
One system, fixed scope, your team in the room the whole way.
4
Week 11 — We hand it over and leave
Documentation, training, and no ongoing licence. If you need us again you will call.

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Fixed price against a fixed scope
Change the scope and we re-price it in writing before anything moves.
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Your code, your weights, your prompts
No licence and no per-seat fee on a system you paid to build.
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Two of your people in the room
Non-negotiable. A system nobody on your side understands is a system you will replace in a year.
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A written 'do not build' if that is the answer
It has happened thirteen times. We would rather write it than take the money.

What happens if the assessment says don't build?

You have spent $6,500 and saved a great deal more. About a third end this way and we publish that number on purpose.

Can you work with our existing data team?

Usually better that way. We are there to make them faster, not to replace them.

Do you sign our MSA?

Yes, and our insurance certificate is on the documents page.