Sprint Zero
We convert "we need help" into a clear plan, risks, roadmap, and scope — so you can start the real work fast. No bespoke proposals, no months of back-and-forth. One pre-packaged sprint, ready to buy on the first call.
Sprint Zero allows us to hit the ground running in projects where time is of the essence and we have to define as we go. We remove the friction of paperwork and start working instead so we can return value in record time.
CEO @ MarsBased
What you get
System overview
A clear picture of what exists today: architecture, tech stack, integrations, and key risks.Architecture map
Current state and proposed future state — so everyone agrees on where you are and where you are going.Product definition & cost estimate
A low-level estimate of what it will take to build, broken down by feature and complexity.Backlog outline
A structured backlog with high-level estimates so the team can plan and prioritise from day one.Delivery plan
Roles, cadence, and budget range so you know exactly who does what and how much it will cost.Choose your sprint
Sprint S
Audit only
€2,500
- Quick diagnosis of your current situation
- Identification of key risks and blockers
- Prioritised list of next steps
- Written summary document
Sprint M
Full discovery
€5,000
- Everything in Sprint S
- Architecture map (current + proposed)
- Product definition and cost estimate
- Backlog outline with high-level estimates
- Delivery plan: roles, cadence, budget range
Sprint L
Deep dive
€12,500
- Everything in Sprint M
- Hands-on prototype or proof of concept
- Full team composition and onboarding plan
- Detailed risk assessment and mitigation plan
- Ready-to-execute delivery roadmap
The Sprint Zero fee is credited toward your full project if you hire us to continue working together.
Sprint Zero in action
Projects where we used Sprint Zero to define scope, reduce risk, and start delivering fast.
Case study — Sprint Zero
EclerCloud
We defined the architecture for EclerCLOUD, a scalable IoT platform for professional audio devices. A Sprint Zero proof of concept validated the full IoT stack before we committed to the project.
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Case study — Sprint Zero
Boston Consulting Group
Sprint Zero helped BCG and MarsBased align on scope and tech stack for a data-driven energy asset planning tool. Roles, timeline, and budget were locked before a single line of code was written.
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Case study — Sprint Zero
Nieves Energía
A discovery sprint defined the mobile architecture and integration points for Nieves Energía's fleet management and QR-based refuelling platform. We coordinated all stakeholders to ensure the project kicked off on schedule.
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Case study — Sprint Zero
Travel Tax-free
We scoped and architected a Shopify app for automating VAT refunds, mapping the full integration with tax authorities and defining the technical approach before development began.
View projectThey're well known for their technical expertise, but their knowledge in business is also excellent! They've been my Business-Intelligence-as-a-Service for many years and they will for years to come.
Founder @ MailSuite