T + 1h
A principal reads it.Not a triage bot, not an SDR. Your message goes to the inbox of the person who'd run the engagement.
T + 24h
Reply: fit, not-fit, or Qs.If it isn't a fit, we say so quickly and refer you elsewhere. We don't waste your week.
T + 48h
If fit → fixed-fee scope doc.Named deliverables, milestones, team, fee. You decide if it's worth a call.
T + 1 wk
If signed → engagement begins.Week 1 is architecture + threat model. End-of-week demo.