Understand your market, your users, and your opportunity area

User interviews. A quantitative pulse check. A synthesis deck with our honest take.

We handle the research so you can make a confident call, fast.

THE process

Rigorous research, radically compressed

Two weeks. Two phases. Zero ambiguity about what happens when. You'll have a dedicated research lead throughout. One point of contact. No handoffs

Why Teams Choose us

Speed meets depth. Rigour without the overhead

You could run this internally. Recruit participants. Schedule sessions. Synthesise findings. Build the deck. Align stakeholders.

Or you could get it done in 14 days, with senior researchers who've done this hundreds of times, and spend your energy on the decision, not the process.

  • 100+ research sprints delivered

    A functional no-code app you can actually use, or a high-fidelity Figma prototype that feels real.

    Either way, it's demo-ready


  • 2 weeks.
    Not 2 months

    Lightweight code environments for prototypes that need a bit more flexibility. Great for API integrations and custom logic.

  • Decision-ready, not data-heavy

    You'll leave with a point of view, not just a pile of transcripts

THE focus

The right method for the right question

We don't default to one approach. We match the methodology to what you're trying to learn, and combine methods when deeper insight requires it.

Uncover what customers really need

DISCOVERY

Theme:

Exploratory conversations to uncover unmet needs, pain points, and motivations. The foundation for understanding what to build and why.

See where users struggle, hesitate & give up

USER TESTING

Themes:

Watch real users interact with your product or prototype. Identify friction, confusion, and delight moments before you ship.

Validate the experience before building

Prototype testing

Themes:

Validate concepts before engineering commits. Test flows, layouts, and interactions with clickable Figma prototypes.

Turn hunches into statistical confidence

quant surveys

Themes:

Pressure-test qualitative findings at scale. Get statistical confidence on preferences, behaviours, and attitudes.

Understand the landscape before placing your bet

market research

Themes:

Understand your landscape, trends, segments, and opportunities. Ground your strategy in market reality, not assumptions.

Quantify the opportunities to prioritise

market sizing

Themes:

TAM, SAM, SOM, with rigour. Quantify the opportunity so you can prioritise bets and communicate to investors.

Know who you're up against and where to win

competitive analysis

Themes:

Map the players, positioning, and gaps. Understand where you fit and where you can win.

Find if the idea resonates before committing

concept testing

Themes:

Validate early-stage ideas before committing resources. Test value propositions, messaging, and feature concepts.

Cutting through the fluff to find true priorities

maxdiff analysis

Themes:

Force-rank preferences to understand what matters most. Cut through "everything is important" to find true priorities.

Discover what your market will pay

pricing analysis

Themes:

Willingness to pay, price sensitivity, and packaging preferences. Understand what your market will bear before you set your model.

Go beyond features to understand motivation

jobs to be done

Themes:

Uncover the underlying jobs your customers are hiring your product to do. Go beyond features to understand real motivation.

Capture real behaviour over days & weeks

diary studies

Themes:

Capture behaviour over time in natural context. Understand habits, routines, and longitudinal patterns that one-off sessions miss.

IS THIS YOU?

Built for moments.
When you need signal, fast

Most MVPs fail because they try to do too much. Founders spend months building features no one asked for, then wonder why users don't convert.

"Should we build this?"

You have a concept, a hunch, or a roadmap bet. Before committing engineering time, you need to know: does this resonate? Is the pain real? Will people pay?

Founders, product leads, innovation teams
"Which direction resonates?"

You're torn between two approaches—different positioning, different features, different audiences. We'll test both and tell you which one lands

GTM leads, product marketers, design teams
"We need confidence for our next board meeting"

ou're raising, planning, or presenting. You need evidence that your strategy is grounded in reality, not just internal conviction.

Founders, strategy leads, VCs advising portfolio companies
"Is there really a market here?"

You see interest, but not proof. You need market sizing, demand signals, and segment clarity before investing further.

Founders, investors, corporate venture teams
"Who is this actually for?"

Early users look mixed. Messaging feels fuzzy. You need clear segments and priority audiences.

Product strategy teams, growth leads, early-stage startups
"Why are customers not converting?"

Traffic looks healthy. Trials start. Revenue stalls. You need to understand friction in the decision journey.

SaaS teams, eCommerce leaders, subscription products
"Which features matter most?"

Everything feels important. Roadmaps are crowded. You need ranked priorities backed by data.

Product managers, platform teams, scale-ups
"Are we solving the right problem?"

Teams jump to solutions fast. You are unsure the core pain is right. You need discovery before delivery.

Innovation teams, transformation programs, new ventures
"How should we price this?"

Pricing feels like guesswork. You need willingness-to-pay data and trade-off testing.

SaaS founders, monetisation teams, marketplaces
"Which message should lead our launch?"

You have multiple narratives. None feel proven. You need real audience reaction before going live.

Marketing teams, brand leads, GTM owners
"Why are we losing to competitors?"

Deals stall. Churn rises. Competitors win. You need clear insight into switching and choice drivers.

Sales leaders, product strategy teams, enterprise SaaS
"Is this ready to scale?"

Early traction looks good. Risks remain unknown. You need validation before expansion.

Scale-ups, international teams, growth-stage companies
Our Research Stack

Powered by industry-leading platforms

We partner with the best research tools in the industry, so you get access to quality participants, robust analysis, and reliable data without the platform overhead.

investment

Scoped to your question. Priced to your needs.

Everything you need to build a culture of continuous learning. Fully managed by our senior research team

Focused sprint

6–8 interviews or single-method study, synthesis deck, highlight reel

From:

$8,000

+ GST

Mixed-methodology

Qual + quant (interviews, survey), analysis, strategic recommendations

From:

$12,000

+ GST

comprehensive

Multi-method, multi-segment, or multi-market research with in-depth synthesis

From:

$15,000

+ GST

What affects your investment
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Participant complexity: Consumer panels are faster and more affordable; recruiting CTOs, healthcare professionals, or niche B2B roles takes longer and costs more
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Sample size: A 50-person survey is different from 500. Statistical requirements shape the investment. 
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Methodology depth: A MaxDiff study or conjoint analysis requires more design and analysis than a straightforward survey
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Geographic or demographic targeting: Single-market research is straightforward; multi-region or international adds complexity
What's always included
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A dedicated senior research lead
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Moderated interviews with recruited participants
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Participant recruitment and screening (via our partner platforms)
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Full analysis and synthesis, not just raw data
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Executive-ready deliverables (deck, reels, documentation)
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60-minute delivery walkthrough
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All assets organised in a shared workspace
FAQ'S

What teams usually ask

How much does a strategic research project cost?

It depends on the methodology, participant type, and scope. A focused 2-week sprint with 6 interviews starts from $8,000. Projects with quantitative surveys, niche recruitment, or multiple methods scale from there. We'll scope it together and give you a clear quote before we start.

How do you determine the right methodology?

We start with your question, not our toolkit. In our scoping call, we'll understand what decision you're trying to make, then recommend the approach that gets you the clearest answer. Whether that's qual, quant, or a combination.

Can you combine qualitative and quantitative research?

Absolutely. Many projects benefit from starting with discovery interviews to surface themes, then validating with a quantitative survey. We design hybrid approaches when the question demands it.

How long does a typical research project take?

Our standard validation sprint is 2 weeks. More complex projects such as multi-market research, large-scale surveys, or longitudinal studies, can take 4–8 weeks. We'll confirm timeline during scoping based on your needs.

What kinds of participants can you recruit?

Almost anyone. General consumers, niche B2B roles, enterprise decision-makers, specific demographics, geographic markets, or your own customer base. Recruitment complexity affects timeline and cost, but we'll find the right people.

Do you recruit participants or do we need to provide them?

We handle recruitment through our partner platforms. If you'd prefer to use your own customer database, we can work with that too, it often speeds things up and reduces cost.

What do we receive at the end?

An executive-ready deck with findings, analysis, and our strategic POV. Depending on the project, you'll also get highlight reels, full transcripts, raw survey data, and a Notion hub with all assets organised.

What if we don't know exactly what we're trying to learn?

That's common, and it's what the scoping call is for. We'll help you clarify the core question before we design the research. Sometimes the biggest value is sharpening the question itself.

How is this different from hiring a research agency?

Speed, focus, and senior involvement. Agencies often take weeks to propose and months to deliver. We scope in days, execute in weeks, and every engagement is led by senior researchers—no junior handoffs.

Can you help us with ongoing research, not just a one-off project?

Yes. If you need continuous insight, our Continuous Discovery Research retainer might be a better fit. We can also structure a series of validation sprints around your roadmap.

Ready to make your next decision with confidence?

Let's talk about what you're trying to learn. We'll recommend the right approach and give you a clear scope within days.et's talk about what you're researching.

We'll tell you if this sprint is the right fit, or if there's a better approach.

Book a strategy call today