Economics for Early-Stage Teams: Price. Test. Scale.
From first price to forward model—everything you need to learn fast.
Pricing & Monetization Sprint
A focused, high-impact engagement to design price, package, and policy for sustainable growth. In 5 days, we land your value metric, 3-tier pricing, discount guardrails, and a rollout plan.
- Good/Better/Best packaging with price fences and upgrade paths.
- List prices with discount/trial guardrails and value messaging.
- Unit-economics snapshot (GM%, CAC payback) + 30-day rollout plan.
Metrics & Experimentation Sprint
A one-week build to install a working KPI loop and a repeatable testing cadence that turns noise into decisions and lifts conversion/ARPU.
- North Star + metric tree with green/amber/red thresholds and owners.
- Live dashboards (Founder, GTM, Product) + lean event patch list.
- Experiment backlog (8–12) with 2 ready-to-run test briefs and SOP.
Fractional Chief Economist (Retainer)
Ongoing ownership of monetization, forward models, and experiment cadence. You get decisions, not dashboards—kept board-ready every month.
- Shipped decisions (pricing moves/tests) with guardrails and readouts.
- Economist's Board Pack: NRR & GM bridges + 12–18-month forecast.
- Quarterly pricing refresh and investor/fundraise support.
Compare Services
| Service | Who it's for | Time | Outcomes | Key deliverables | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pricing & Monetization Sprint | Founders needing first price or pricing reset. | 1–2 weeks | Value-based pricing model, unit-economics snapshot, 30-day rollout plan. | Strategy report, unit economics model, discount guardrails. | $5K–$18K |
| Metrics & Experimentation Sprint | Early-stage teams needing KPI system and experimentation loop. | 1-2 weeks | Live metrics dashboard, experimentation playbook, clear decision cadence. | North Star + metric tree, live dashboards, experiment backlog, test briefs. | $6K–$12K |
| Fractional Chief Economist (Retainer) | Seed → Series A teams with active experiments or upcoming fundraise. | Monthly (3-month min) | Monthly decisions shipped, forward view, investor-grade narrative. | Board Pack, pricing updates, experiment docket, forecast workbook. | $4K–$15K/mo |
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Frequently Asked Questions
When not to change prices?
Avoid price changes during major product launches, customer renewals, or market volatility. We'll identify the optimal timing based on your customer lifecycle, competitive landscape, and internal capacity to handle the transition smoothly.
Will usage pricing spike bills?
Not with proper design. We implement usage caps, tiered pricing, and clear communication to prevent bill shock. Our approach includes customer education, gradual rollouts, and safety nets to maintain satisfaction while optimizing revenue.
How do we test without harming revenue?
Through controlled experiments with guardrails: A/B tests on new customers, grandfathering existing clients, and gradual rollouts. We monitor key metrics and have rollback plans to ensure revenue protection while gathering valuable pricing insights.