Guide
How to scope internal tools in 30 minutes
Worksheet covering user stories, data sources, and approval chains so stakeholders align fast.
Download the worksheet →For CTOs, procurement, ops & product leaders
Governed AI software factory for production-minded applications.
Start a governed build request in plain English. ASH turns product intent into a reviewable software package, while production-grade generation requires explicit review and dispatch approval.
Operator-reviewed scope
Quote pending after review
Dispatch remains blocked
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Start with buildability. Get a concrete MVP boundary before committing to a prototype or internal-tool build.
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Price after review. The first commercial motion is a reviewed recommendation with a rough band or fixed follow-on quote.
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Keep governance intact. ASH prepares the build path; operators approve production movement.
No commitment. Reviewed before pricing. No direct factory access.
First sellable offer
$22,500
Internal supplier portal
- Scope summary and missing-context list
- Buildability classification
- MVP recommendation and price band
Featured buyers
Director of Procurement
BizOps Lead
IT PMO
Reference architecture
Interface layer
Next.js, Expo, or Retool surfaces use shared UI primitives generated from Figma-ready tokens.
Service mesh
FastAPI / Node services orchestrated via Temporal, with LangChain workers for AI steps.
Infrastructure
Terraform modules for AWS/GCP/Azure, GitHub Actions CI, and SOC2-ready observability pack.
Operational evidence
What your review produces
The first deliverable is a governed decision packet for software movement: structured intent, buildability, review scope, quote readiness, and dispatch blockers before any production action.
Boundary
ASH prepares the build path; operators approve production movement.
Governed intake packet
Customer portal review
Structured intake summary
project_type: customer_portal
target_platforms:
- web
authentication:
- SSO
integrations:
- Stripe
- Salesforce
requested_timeline: 90_daysBuildability classification
classification: buildable_with_clarifications
confidence: medium
missing_inputs:
- production identity provider details
- finalized reporting requirementsOperator review snapshot
review_status: pending_operator_review
review_scope:
- architecture
- delivery_risk
- integration_feasibility
assigned_queue: governed_intakeQuote readiness state
quote_state: clarification_required
blocking_items:
- incomplete API inventory
- undefined deployment environmentDispatch blockers
dispatch_state: blocked
required_before_dispatch:
- operator approval
- quote acceptance
- scope confirmationApproval path
Customer submission -> Structured intake generation -> Operator review -> Clarification + scoping -> Quote readiness -> Explicit dispatch approval
Comparison
Why buyers pick Axiom over the usual paths
Same-day scoping, fixed-price quotes, and production-ready code beat waiting months for headcount or crossing fingers with freelancers.
| Criteria | Axiom Software | In-house build | Freelancers/agency | No-code tools |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Time to deploy | ✓5–12 days with QA + infra | 3–6 months including hiring | Variable, depends on staffing | Hours to prototype, weeks to harden |
| Pricing model | ✓Reviewed quote after scope check | $180K+/yr per senior engineer | Hourly or T&M contracts | Subscription + hidden add-ons |
| Code & IP ownership | ✓100% yours, repo + docs delivered | Yes, but backlog dependent | Varies by contract | Vendor lock-in, limited export |
| Security & compliance | ✓SOC2-ready controls, audit packet included | Requires internal process | Depends on freelancer maturity | Platform dependent, limited configurability |
| Maintenance & support | ✓30-day warranty + optional retainers | Internal backlog prioritization | Extra SOWs, uncertain response times | DIY, vendor SLA varies |
Resources
Buyer playbooks and calculators
Use these guides to scope internal software, justify budgets, and align procurement before you even start a chat.
Calculator
ROI calculator (Build vs. buy)
Plug in your numbers and generate a copy/paste summary for finance + procurement in minutes.
Access the sheet →Playbook
Security & compliance handoff checklist
Everything your security org needs to greenlight external builders, including sample questionnaires.
Get the checklist →Pricing
Fixed-price tiers tuned for internal tools and micro-SaaS
Pick the delivery tier that matches your scope. Every plan includes full IP transfer, documentation, and a 30-day bug-fix window.
Tier 1 · High Confidence
$3.5K – $6.5K
Marketing sites, read-only dashboards, workflow intake portals.
- • Delivery in 3–5 business days
- • 1 data source or integration
- • QA + accessibility review
Best for: launch pages, internal status hubs, lightweight automations.
Scope FAQs
Need one extra integration? We bump you to Tier 2 only if the effort exceeds 8 engineer hours.
Revisions: up to 2 UI passes included; additional tweaks logged in the handover doc.
Tier 2 · Medium Confidence
$6.5K – $12K
CRUD apps, AI copilots, multi-actor workflows, custom admin consoles.
- • Delivery in 1–2 weeks
- • Up to 3 integrations
- • Security package for procurement
Best for: procurement tooling, RevOps copilots, onboarding portals.
Scope FAQs
Integrations counted per authenticated system (e.g., Salesforce + NetSuite + Slack = 3).
If scope expands mid-build, we issue a same-day delta quote before work continues.
Tier 3 · Scoped Programs
$12K+
Multi-system orchestration, regulated workloads, AI agent networks.
- • Joint scoping workshop
- • Architecture runway & roadmap
- • Dedicated launch engineer
Best for: cross-functional suites or compliance-heavy deployments.
Scope FAQs
Workshops clarify dependencies, data residency, and runbook expectations before kickoff.
Includes quarterly roadmap checkpoints and retainer pricing for follow-on phases.
What if my scope changes?
We capture every requirement in writing. If something net-new appears, you get a delta quote with delivery impact the same day—no surprise invoices.
How do integrations get counted?
Each authenticated API, database, or SaaS surface is one integration. Read-only exports (CSV, webhook) don’t count unless we harden them for production.
Can I book multiple builds?
Yes—lock multiple slots and we’ll discount Tier 2+3 work by 8% when the scopes are approved within the same quarter.
Trusted by operators
50+ teams ship regulated software with Axiom
Fintech, manufacturing, healthcare, and defense programs rely on our delivery pods for mission-critical tooling.
Fintech
Manufacturing
Healthcare
Defense
BizOps Lead · Series C SaaS
“Delivered a PCI-compliant intake portal in 9 days. Stakeholders finally have auditable workflows.”
Result: 82% faster approvals, zero audit findings.
Procurement Director · Global Manufacturer
“Fixed-price contract removed months of wrangling. We owned the code and extended it internally.”
Result: 10 hrs/week reclaimed, $3.2K/month saved.
Head of RevOps · Fintech
“Quote arrived in 14 minutes with clear scope. Their QA videos made stakeholder approvals effortless.”
Result: 31% faster deal desk cycle times.
Use cases
Built for leaders who need leverage yesterday
Founders, line-of-business, procurement, and sales ops leaders partner with Axiom to ship automation, AI copilots, and internal apps without hiring additional headcount.
Procurement & Compliance
Vendor onboarding, risk attestations, SOP automation.
Collapse weeks of intake down to days with automated policy checks, approvals, and dashboards.
Internal Tools & Ops
Inventory, support, and finance workflows.
Replace spreadsheets with auditable systems that plug into Snowflake, NetSuite, Jira, and Slack.
Sales & Revenue Ops
Configure-price-quote copilots, deal desk tools.
Guide reps through pricing logic, automate approvals, and push updates into Salesforce.
Customer Experience
Onboarding trackers, service portals, knowledge AI.
Give customers status visibility and AI answers while your team stays focused on escalations.
How it works
Four steps to production
Every step is timeboxed, quality-gated, and designed to keep buyers informed. Most builds complete inside 5–12 days.
Day 0
1. Chat
You do: Share problem statements, example data, must-have systems.
You get: Structured requirements doc + success metrics.
Within 1 hour
2. Quote
You do: Pick a tier (MVP, Pro, Enterprise) and confirm procurement info.
You get: Buildability recommendation, missing-context list, and quote-pending package.
Days 1–5
3. Build
You do: Join async status thread, review milestones or provide data.
You get: Working environments, QA videos, SOC2-ready audit logs.
Day 5–12
4. Deploy
You do: Approve go-live, invite stakeholders to handover.
You get: Repos, infra scripts, docs, and 30-day support window.
Trust built in
Each build passes automated tests, senior engineer review, vulnerability scanning, and a documented handover so procurement and security teams stay comfortable.
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Live scoping timeline
Visual dashboard tracks Chat → Quote → Build → Deploy with timestamps, owners, and blockers.
Requirements lock
Quote + deposit
Sprints + QA
Deploy + handoff
Solutions catalog
Templates and custom builds that de-risk every request
Each tile below shows the problem we solve, what we need from you, what you get back, how long it takes, and the typical fixed-price band. Pick one or use it as a starting point for a bespoke build.
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Proof
Outcomes buyers can point to
We keep company names discreet, but every engagement ships with references, audit trails, and the metrics you need for procurement sign-off.
Manufacturing | Procurement
Supplier intake portal
Problem: 14-day onboarding bottleneck blocking new vendors.
Solution: Workflow + AI document validation + NetSuite sync.
Outcome: 3.5 days average onboarding, 0 failed audits.
Fintech | RevOps
Deal desk copilot
Problem: Pricing logic trapped in spreadsheets caused delays.
Solution: GPT-guided configurator with Salesforce + Slack approvals.
Outcome: 31% faster approvals, +8% win rate on complex deals.
Healthcare | Ops
Compliance evidence tracker
Problem: Audits failed due to inconsistent document controls.
Solution: Secure portal with role-based uploads and AI tagging.
Outcome: Passed SOC2 Type II with zero critical findings.
Quality gates
Unit + integration tests, human code review, red-team prompts for AI features.
Security & compliance
SOC2-ready controls, data residency options, dependency scanning reports.
Handover & support
Git repos, infra as code, runbooks, and 30-day iteration window with SLAs.
Engineering system
A hybrid of AI-assisted generation and senior engineer oversight
Templates jump-start the stack, proprietary prompts assemble services, and human reviewers enforce architectural and security standards.
Blueprint layer
Scoping & data ingestion
Requirement parser transforms your chat + docs into user stories, ERDs, and interface contracts ready for generation.
Build layer
Code generation + libraries
LangChain + custom scaffolds create services in Next.js, FastAPI, Temporal, or Salesforce depending on fit.
Runtime layer
Review, deploy, handoff
CI enforces tests and security scans, then we deploy to your cloud or Axiom-managed infra before handing over repos, docs, and a live walkthrough.
About Axiom
Specialized team, production discipline
Axiom is a distributed team of staff-level engineers and operators who have shipped regulated systems at Stripe, Palantir, Atlassian, and Anduril. We pair that experience with automation so buyers get certainty without compromise.
- • US-based delivery pods with 24/5 coverage.
- • Dedicated engagement manager for procurement + stakeholder updates.
- • Flexible deployment: your AWS/Azure, on-prem, or Axiom-managed cloud.
Buyer enablement checklist
- Security package: architecture diagram, SOC2 controls, data-flow narrative.
- Commercials: fixed-price SOW + optional managed services extension.
- Delivery: GitHub repo access, infra-as-code, annotated Loom walkthrough.
- Support: 30-day warranty, optional quarterly enhancement plan.
FAQ
Common buyer questions
Who owns the IP and source code?
You do. Every engagement includes private repo access, MIT-style licensing in the SOW, and an architecture walkthrough so your engineers can continue development internally.
What happens after deployment?
A 30-day support window covers bug fixes and minor tweaks. Need more? Extend into a monthly enhancement retainer or have us train your team on the system.
How do you handle security and compliance?
We deliver security questionnaires, run dependency + secret scans, and can deploy entirely inside your VPC. Data never leaves US/EU regions you select.
How are change requests handled?
Bug fixes are covered during the 30-day warranty window. Minor adjustments that don’t change scope are handled as iterations. Net-new stories (scope changes) get quoted so stakeholders understand impact on price and schedule.
What’s your guarantee?
We guarantee the fixed price for the scope we quote and provide a 30-day bug-fix warranty after handover. If you want changes, we iterate within the warranty window for minor tweaks, and we quote any scope expansion before starting it.
What tech stacks do you support?
We most often ship TypeScript + Next.js/frontends and FastAPI/Node backends, but also support Salesforce, ServiceNow, Temporal, Supabase, and Snowflake workloads.
Can you integrate with our existing systems?
Yes. Provide API docs or sandbox credentials and we create reusable connectors. If the system is on-prem, we deploy inside your VPC or via secure tunnel.
Do you offer ongoing enhancements?
After the 30-day warranty we can roll into a monthly enhancement plan (20–40 hrs/mo) or help you hire/train an internal owner with a structured handoff.
How do you handle GDPR and data residency?
Data stays in the regions you specify. We deploy into your cloud accounts with role-scoped access, log all admin actions, and support DPA/SCC paperwork.
What’s the SLA during support?
Within the 30-day warranty we respond to P1 issues inside 4 hours and ship fixes within 24. Retainer customers get a shared Slack channel and weekly burn-down.
Can we review sample code?
Yes—ask for our sanitized GitHub excerpts or live walkthroughs. We also include linting, tests, and infra scripts in every delivery so your team can audit quality.
Ready when you are
Kick off a scoped conversation. Walk away with a reviewed first step.
Buildability first · Operator-reviewed pricing · Dispatch blocked by default