Prepared by MetaCTO - June 12, 2025
Our Approach to Product Discovery
We believe thoughtful planning drives exceptional execution. Our Discovery & Design process aligns stakeholders, reduces execution risk, and ensures development begins with validated scope, production-ready designs, and a clear roadmap.
Reduce risk through clarity and prioritization
Design first: Visualize the product before writing code
Build confidence with defined scope, timelines, and costs
Discovery Phase Overview
Duration
4-5 weeks
Cost
$25,000 (Time & Materials)
Engagement Model
Time and Materials + One-month deposit upfront
Core Deliverables:
- Prioritized, phased product roadmap
- UI/UX designs and user flows for Phase 1
- Technical discovery and system architecture
- Implementation Strategy for Phase 1
- High-level estimates for future phases
Prioritized, Phased Roadmap
Objective: Transform open-ended feature lists into a structured, phased execution plan.
Phased feature groupings
Organized by impact and feasibility
Milestone structure
For clarity and predictability
Technical and user value mapping
Complexity/risk tagging
Resource planning inputs
Figma Designs & User Flows (Phase 1)
Goal: Align all stakeholders with a shared, testable product vision.
Design Deliverables
- High-fidelity Figma prototypes
- Responsive desktop and mobile designs
- Annotated documentation
- Information architecture
- User flow diagrams for key personas
Final Output
Production-ready design assets to guide Phase 1 development.
These designs will serve as the definitive reference for developers, ensuring consistent implementation of the product vision.
Technical Discovery Report
Goal: Uncover constraints and shape scalable technical decisions.
Existing codebase review
Reuse vs replace analysis
Client's internal development efforts
Analysis and integration planning
Infrastructure and tooling recommendations
Architecture diagrams
High-level plans for Phase 1
Risk assessment
With mitigation strategies
Implementation Strategy
Our Implementation Proposal transforms discovery insights into actionable development plans. We provide precise parameters before writing a single line of code.
Detailed Scope Definition
Clear boundaries around Phase 1 features and functionality based on finalized designs.
Workstream Estimates
Granular time and cost projections for backend, frontend, and QA workstreams.
Milestone Planning
Strategic checkpoints for validation, review cycles, and delivery targets.
Team Structure
Defined roles across client and MetaCTO teams with clear collaboration frameworks.
Risk Management
Proactive contingency planning with scope buffers and change control processes.
This blueprint enables confident resource planning and creates strong guardrails for successful execution.
Strategic Planning for Long-Term Development
To support broader product planning, budgeting, and fundraising, we provide directional estimates for post-discovery execution. These are refined through the Discovery process.
Note: Estimates are directional. Discovery deliverables (roadmap, designs, tech specs) will validate assumptions and clarify scope, budget, and resources required.
Why Clients Choose MetaCTO
Deep Product & Engineering Expertise
Our team brings specialized knowledge across multiple tech stacks and business domains.
Speed-to-Market Advantage
Rapid prototyping and iterative development cycles accelerate your product launch timeline.
Clear, Confident Execution Model
Structured processes with transparent communication ensure predictable delivery outcomes.
Proven Complex Platform Experience
Track record of successfully building and scaling sophisticated digital ecosystems.
Example Discovery Outputs
Our discovery process delivers tangible, actionable artifacts that guide successful implementation. Below are examples of key deliverables from previous projects.
These deliverables form the foundation for successful execution, reducing uncertainty and aligning stakeholders before implementation begins.
Timeline & Investment Summary
Discovery & Design Phase
4-5 weeks comprehensive analysis and planning process.
Investment
$25,000 estimate (Time & Materials) covering all deliverables.
Payment Structure
One-month deposit upfront with subsequent monthly invoicing.
Third-Party Costs
Hosting and external services covered directly by KlientBoost.
MetaCTO will provide estimates and management support.
Next Steps
Approve Scope & Budget
Confirm discovery phase parameters and approve the $25,000 investment estimate.
Identify Resources
Align on content sources, documentation, and key stakeholders for interviews.
Schedule Kickoff
Book initial planning session to establish communication cadence and roles.
Documentation
Optional standard NDA available upon request before project commencement.
Ready to Get Started?
Complete Documentation
Send the signed MSA and Scope of Work to start our partnership.
We'll respond within 24 hours to confirm receipt and schedule kickoff.
Direct Contact
Have questions before proceeding? Reach out directly:
- Calendar: chris.metacto.com
- Email: chris@metacto.com
- Call/Text: (949) 939-1251
We're excited to partner with KlientBoost to bring the Kite Platform vision to life. Our team is ready to start the discovery journey immediately upon approval.
KlientBoost: Kite Platform - Discovery & Design