Talent Is Everywhere, Opportunity Is Not
Talent Is Everywhere, Opportunity Is Not
Managed internship teams with top 0.1% tech talent in Africa
Managed internship teams with top 0.1% tech talent in Africa
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Projects
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Net Promoter Score
8.3 out of 10
8.7 out of 10
'value for money' customer rating
Secret Sauce
Our secret sauce?
We identify and train top 0.1% talent in Kenya and Ethiopia, specifically preparing them for remote work with US or European early-stage startups.
We identify and train top 0.1% talent for remote work with global startups and scale-ups with Silicon Valley fractional CTO
Our secret sauce?
We identify and train top 0.1% talent in Kenya and Ethiopia, specifically preparing them for remote work with US or European early-stage startups.
Top talent
5 months of training and selection. Top 0.1% make it
Top talent
5 months of training and selection. Top 0.1% make it
Senior Leadership
Teams are led by senior engineers and managers
Value for Money
From $1300/month for 280 hours, including tech lead and team
Top talent
Top 0.1% make it, see the team deliver and hire the ones you like
Top talent
Top 0.1% make it, see the team deliver and hire the ones you like
Experience
You can feel secure in with a Bay Area based fractional CTO.
Value for Money
From $1999/month for a full team: product, design, engineer
A sample 100 day journey
Day 1: Discovery
You express your interest either via a form submission or over a quick 15 min call to see if we’re a good fit!
Day 3: Submit Details
We’ll send some templates to ensure we adhere to best-practice product development.
Day 5: CEO call
After evaluating submitted documents, we present the work plan, price and contract details, while addressing any final questions or concerns.
Day 8: Interviews or Product Scoping
For "monthly retainer" pricing model, you may interview candidates at this stage. For the ‘fixed quote’ model, we’ll work on detailed Product Requirements Document (PRD).
Day 15: Work start
We set up a dedicated project Google Drive, Slack connect, Linear workspace, Figma workspace, GitHub repository and CI/CD pipeline infrastructure.
Day 100: Work Completion
Client gives final approval. Beyond this, you have the option to hire and take the team in-house!
A sample 100 day journey
Day 1: Discovery
You express your interest either via a form submission or over a quick 15 min call to see if we’re a good fit!
Day 3: Submit Details
We’ll send some templates to ensure we adhere to best-practice product development.
Day 5: CEO call
After evaluating submitted documents, we present the work plan, price and contract details, while addressing any final questions or concerns.
Day 8: Interviews or Product Scoping
For "monthly retainer" pricing model, you may interview candidates at this stage. For the ‘fixed quote’ model, we’ll work on detailed Product Requirements Document (PRD).
Day 15: Work start
We set up a dedicated project Google Drive, Slack connect, Linear workspace, Figma workspace, GitHub repository and CI/CD pipeline infrastructure.
Day 100: Work Completion
Client gives final approval. Beyond this, you have the option to hire and take the team in-house!
A sample 100 day journey
Day 1: Discovery
You express your interest either via a form submission or over a quick 15 min call to see if we’re a good fit!
Day 3: Submit Details
We’ll send some templates to ensure we adhere to best-practice product development.
Day 5: CEO call
After evaluating submitted documents, we present the work plan, price and contract details, while addressing any final questions or concerns.
Day 8: Interviews or Product Scoping
For "monthly retainer" pricing model, you may interview candidates at this stage. For the ‘fixed quote’ model, we’ll work on detailed Product Requirements Document (PRD).
Day 15: Work start
We set up a dedicated project Google Drive, Slack connect, Linear workspace, Figma workspace, GitHub repository and CI/CD pipeline infrastructure.
Day 100: Work Completion
Client gives final approval. Beyond this, you have the option to hire and take the team in-house!
Pricing
Pricing
Project scoping
$1,500
Product specification, Technical specification, user flowcharts
Project scoping and solutions architect
As fast turnaround as you require
Project scoping
$1,500
Product specification, Technical specification, user flowcharts
Project scoping and solutions architect
As fast turnaround as you require
Dedicated Team
$1,999-$30k | month
For complex AI projects
3-5 engineers/designers
1 Product manager & 1 Tech Lead
Pro Team
$1,999-$30k | month
For complex AI projects
3-5 engineers/designers
1 Product manager & 1 Tech Lead
Fixed quote
From $4K
| fixed
If you know exactly what you want
Flexible team composition
Product Manager and CTO
See Tison in Action
See Tison in Action
See Tison in Action
See Tison in Action
Event Simplified
Event Simplified is a SaaS that provides the power of event-planning to any event-planner regardless of level of experience by:
Intelligent task generation for an event from answers of a simplified questionnaire
Priority-based task viewing at a glance with a countdown timer for the most upcoming event, with the ability to update the status of a task
Quick task generation from a simple prompt
See What Our Clients Say
Rafael Solari
CTO, Tally - a market leading SaaS with customer controlling $30B+ worth of assets
“In the past few months, they have built up a full-stack Tally notification app from the ground-up. It’s been amazing working with a self-directed team of students.”
See What Our Clients Say
Rafael Solari
CTO, Tally - a market leading SaaS with customer controlling $30B+ worth of assets
“In the past few months, they have built up a full-stack Tally notification app from the ground-up. It’s been amazing working with a self-directed team of students.”
See What Our Clients Say
Rafael Solari
CTO, Tally - a market leading SaaS with customer controlling $30B+ worth of assets
“In the past few months, they have built up a full-stack Tally notification app from the ground-up. It’s been amazing working with a self-directed team of students.”
Frequently Asked Questions
What is your Price Guarantee?
We price-match the quotation that you receive from any established service provider offering the same services as we do.
How good our the devs, really?
You are welcome to see their portfolio, assign them test or interview them if you wish to do so before taking on a team on the retainer model.
How can you claim they are “top 0.1%”?
There are roughly 1200 students in Kenya who get straight A’s in the KCSE every year. About 14% of them attended our partner high schools which we exclusively recruit from. Out of this pre-selected pool, only the top 10% reach the Tison apprenticeship stage.
What is your Quality Guarantee?
Fixed quote: we guarantee delivery up to the specifications. If the delivery is not completed by the date we promised, then we’ll continue at no extra charge until the project is done. Staff augmentation: For the monthly retainer model, you interview the candidates first. If it doesn’t work out then you can swap them out at no extra charge!
Frequently Asked Questions
What is your Price Guarantee?
We price-match the quotation that you receive from any established service provider offering the same services as we do.
How good our the devs, really?
You are welcome to see their portfolio, assign them test or interview them if you wish to do so before taking on a team on the retainer model.
How can you claim they are “top 0.1%”?
There are roughly 1200 students in Kenya who get straight A’s in the KCSE every year. About 14% of them attended our partner high schools which we exclusively recruit from. Out of this pre-selected pool, only the top 10% reach the Tison apprenticeship stage.
What is your Quality Guarantee?
Fixed quote: we guarantee delivery up to the specifications. If the delivery is not completed by the date we promised, then we’ll continue at no extra charge until the project is done. Staff augmentation: For the monthly retainer model, you interview the candidates first. If it doesn’t work out then you can swap them out at no extra charge!
Frequently Asked Questions
What is your Price Guarantee?
We price-match the quotation that you receive from any established service provider offering the same services as we do.
How good our the devs, really?
You are welcome to see their portfolio, assign them test or interview them if you wish to do so before taking on a team on the retainer model.
How can you claim they are “top 0.1%”?
There are roughly 1200 students in Kenya who get straight A’s in the KCSE every year. About 14% of them attended our partner high schools which we exclusively recruit from. Out of this pre-selected pool, only the top 10% reach the Tison apprenticeship stage.
What is your Quality Guarantee?
Fixed quote: we guarantee delivery up to the specifications. If the delivery is not completed by the date we promised, then we’ll continue at no extra charge until the project is done. Staff augmentation: For the monthly retainer model, you interview the candidates first. If it doesn’t work out then you can swap them out at no extra charge!
Frequently Asked Questions
What is your Price Guarantee?
We price-match the quotation that you receive from any established service provider offering the same services as we do.
How good our the devs, really?
You are welcome to see their portfolio, assign them test or interview them if you wish to do so before taking on a team on the retainer model.
How can you claim they are “top 0.1%”?
There are roughly 1200 students in Kenya who get straight A’s in the KCSE every year. About 14% of them attended our partner high schools which we exclusively recruit from. Out of this pre-selected pool, only the top 10% reach the Tison apprenticeship stage.
What is your Quality Guarantee?
Fixed quote: we guarantee delivery up to the specifications. If the delivery is not completed by the date we promised, then we’ll continue at no extra charge until the project is done. Staff augmentation: For the monthly retainer model, you interview the candidates first. If it doesn’t work out then you can swap them out at no extra charge!
See What Our Clients Say
Rafael Solari
CTO, Tally - a market leading SaaS with customer controlling $30B+ worth of assets
“In the past few months, they have built up a full-stack Tally notification app from the ground-up. It’s been amazing working with a self-directed team of students.”
See What Our Clients Say
Rafael Solari
CTO, Tally - a market leading SaaS with customer controlling $30B+ worth of assets
“In the past few months, they have built up a full-stack Tally notification app from the ground-up. It’s been amazing working with a self-directed team of students.”
Top talent
5 months of training and selection. Top 0.1% make it
Top talent
5 months of training and selection. Top 0.1% make it
Senior Leadership
Apprentices are led by several senior engineers and managers.
Value for Money
From $1300/month for 280 hours including tech lead
Our secret sauce?
We identify and train top 0.1% talent in Kenya and Ethiopia, specifically preparing them for remote work with US or European early-stage startups.
Pricing
Pricing
Project scoping
$1500
Product specification, Technical specification, user flowcharts
Project scoping and solutions architect
As fast turnaround as you require
Project scoping
$1500
Product specification, Technical specification, user flowcharts
Project scoping and solutions architect
As fast turnaround as you require
Managed Internship Team
$3k | month
For those who are on budget and are looking to build an in-house team.
CTO support
4 Internship & 1 Tech Lead or PM
Pro Team
$7k-$11k | month
Faster delivery with seasoned developers mixed with interns.
5 Devs/Designers
1 Product manager & 1 Tech Lead
Pro Team
$7k-$11k | month
Faster delivery with seasoned developers mixed with interns.
5 Devs/Designers
1 Product manager & 1 Tech Lead
Fixed quote
From $9K
| fixed
If you know exactly what you want
Flexible team composition
Product Manager and CTO
Pricing
Pricing
Project scoping
$1500
Product specification, Technical specification, user flowcharts
Project scoping and solutions architect
As fast turnaround as you require
Project scoping
$1500
Product specification, Technical specification, user flowcharts
Project scoping and solutions architect
As fast turnaround as you require
Managed Internship Team
$3k | month
For those who are on budget and are looking to build an in-house team.
CTO support
4 Internship & 1 Tech Lead or PM
Pro Team
$7k-$11k | month
Faster delivery with seasoned developers mixed with interns.
5 Devs/Designers
1 Product manager & 1 Tech Lead
Pro Team
$7k-$11k | month
Faster delivery with seasoned developers mixed with interns.
5 Devs/Designers
1 Product manager & 1 Tech Lead
Fixed quote
From $9K
| fixed
If you know exactly what you want
Flexible team composition
Product Manager and CTO
A sample 100 day journey
Day 1: Discovery
You express your interest either via a form submission or over a quick 15 min call to see if we’re a good fit!
Day 3: Details
We’ll send some templates to ensure we adhere to best-practice product development.
Day 5: CEO call
After evaluating submitted documents, we present the work plan, price and contract details, while addressing any final questions or concerns.
Day 8: Interviews or Product Scoping
For "monthly retainer" pricing model, you may interview candidates at this stage. For the ‘fixed quote’ model, we’ll work on detailed Product Requirements Document (PRD).
Day 15: Start
We set up a dedicated project Google Drive, Slack connect, Linear workspace, Figma workspace, GitHub repository and CI/CD pipeline infrastructure.
Day 100: Finish
Client gives final approval. Beyond this, you have the option to hire and take the team in-house!
A sample 100 day journey
Day 1: Discovery
You express your interest either via a form submission or over a quick 15 min call to see if we’re a good fit!
Day 3: Details
We’ll send some templates to ensure we adhere to best-practice product development.
Day 5: CEO call
After evaluating submitted documents, we present the work plan, price and contract details, while addressing any final questions or concerns.
Day 8: Interviews or Product Scoping
For "monthly retainer" pricing model, you may interview candidates at this stage. For the ‘fixed quote’ model, we’ll work on detailed Product Requirements Document (PRD).
Day 15: Start
We set up a dedicated project Google Drive, Slack connect, Linear workspace, Figma workspace, GitHub repository and CI/CD pipeline infrastructure.
Day 100: Finish
Client gives final approval. Beyond this, you have the option to hire and take the team in-house!
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