Talent · Managed Pods
A working data & AI team — without hiring one.
A17 assembles and runs a dedicated pod that delivers your data and AI roadmap. You buy outcomes — dashboards live, pipelines running, models in production — not hours on a timesheet.
How a pod works
Weeks 1–2
01 — Scoping sprint
Fixed fee. We map your data landscape, define the first quarter's outcomes, and size the pod.
Week 2–3
02 — Pod launch
Pre-vetted specialists from our bench — no hiring cycle. A17 lead runs delivery; you get one point of contact.
Ongoing
03 — Outcome cadence
Monthly retainer tied to an agreed outcome roadmap. Scale the pod up or down quarterly.
Why a pod beats body-shopping
- 01Accountability: we commit to outcomes, not occupancy. If the dashboard isn't live, that's our problem.
- 02No ramp-up tax: the pod has worked together before.
- 03Exit-friendly: documentation and handover are deliverables, not favors.
Terms
PricingMonthly retainer — scoped to pod composition
CommitmentScoping sprint, then quarterly. No annual lock-in.
IP ownershipYou own all code, docs, and infrastructure from day one
LocationDistributed EU/nearshore, English-led, EU-compatible hours
Proof
FAQ
Common questions.
Who owns the IP?
You do. Code, docs, and infrastructure are in your accounts from day one.
Minimum commitment?
The scoping sprint, then quarterly. No annual lock-in.
Where is the team located?
Distributed EU/nearshore, English-led delivery, EU-compatible working hours. Data-residency requirements are scoped upfront.