Our Process
From first call to production in days, not months
Traditional AI firms take 6-12 months and cost $500K+. We deploy production AI systems in under two weeks using 1,000+ pre-built SDK modules — then hand off directly to an AI champion inside your business who helped build it.
Discovery
Day 1Understand Your Business
We start with a focused conversation — not a requirements document. We learn how your business actually operates: what your team does daily, where bottlenecks exist, and which processes would benefit most from autonomous AI. This isn't a generic assessment. We map your specific workflows to our library of 1,000+ pre-built SDK modules to identify what can deploy immediately.
Deliverables
- Operational workflow mapping
- AI opportunity identification
- Module matching from our 1,000+ library
- Projected ROI and timeline estimate
Architecture
Days 2–3Design the Solution
Based on discovery, we architect your AI system. This isn't theoretical — we select specific modules, define agent behaviors, map integrations with your existing tools (Slack, email, CRM, etc.), and plan the deployment. You approve a concrete plan with clear deliverables and timelines before we write a single line of custom code.
Deliverables
- System architecture document
- Agent behavior specifications
- Integration mapping (Stripe, Slack, CRM, etc.)
- Deployment plan with milestones
Build
Days 3–10Deploy Production Systems
We assemble your AI system from proven, pre-built components — not starting from scratch. Autonomous agents with persistent memory, heartbeat scheduling, and deep integrations go live on your infrastructure. Every component is tested in production conditions. This is the key difference: while traditional consultants spend months building custom solutions, we compose from battle-tested modules.
Deliverables
- Production-deployed AI agents
- Integrated with your existing tools
- Persistent memory and scheduling configured
- End-to-end testing completed
Co-Build
Days 10–12Raise Up Your AI Lead
We identify one person inside your business — the builder, the problem-solver, the one who already figures things out — and co-build alongside them. They're not learning a system someone else built. They helped build it. By handoff, your AI lead owns the system because they were there from the start.
Deliverables
- AI champion identified and embedded in the build
- Hands-on co-building sessions (not just training)
- Natural language tool-building workshop
- Documentation and runbooks
Handoff
Day 14+You Own Everything
Full ownership transfer to your AI lead. All code, all data, all infrastructure — permanently yours. No vendor lock-in, no monthly SaaS fees. We transition to evolution partner: keeping your champion current as AI advances at a pace almost no one can track alone. Available when you need us, never required.
Deliverables
- Complete code and data ownership
- Infrastructure documentation
- Ongoing evolution partnership
- Roadmap for continued growth as AI advances
The Difference
Traditional AI firms vs. AffixedAI
| Factor | Traditional | AffixedAI |
|---|---|---|
| Timeline | 6-12 months | 2 weeks |
| Cost | $500K - $2M+ | $7,500 - $15,000/mo |
| Code ownership | Consultant retains IP | You own everything |
| Vendor lock-in | High dependency | Zero dependency |
| Approach | Custom-built from scratch | Custom solutions designed for you |
| Team training | Optional add-on | Included in every engagement |
| Post-deployment | Ongoing retainer required | AI champion owns it + evolution partner |
Ready to start?
The first step is a free discovery call. We'll map your operations, identify the highest-impact AI opportunity, and tell you exactly what we'd build — and how fast.