About THE 8800
What is THE 8800?
A product development studio building AI-native products and platforms, combining strategy, design, and engineering to deliver outcomes—not artifacts.
Do you only do AI projects?
No. We build modern digital products end-to-end; AI is a core capability we use where it creates clear value and leverage.
Services & Capabilities
What services do you offer?
Four pillars: AI & Data Intelligence, Product Engineering, Platform & Cloud Operations, and Modernization & Scale—aligned to discover, build, launch, and grow.
Can you integrate with our existing stack?
Yes—API-first across CRM/ERP, data platforms, comms, identity, and payments. We’re model- and cloud-agnostic, fitting into your governance.
AI & Data (incl. MLOps)
Do you build AI agents and LLM solutions?
Yes—agentic copilots, private LLMs with RAG, fine-tuning/evaluation—deployed with security, auditability, and human-in-the-loop where needed.
Do you support MLOps and model governance?
Yes—pipelines, registries, evaluation suites, guardrails, monitoring, drift detection, and retraining. We design for safety and compliance from day one.
Modernization for the AI Era
Why modernize with THE 8800?
We modernize to activate proprietary data, not just to cut cost—turning legacy assets into model-ready advantage.
What does the program include?
Data refactoring/unification into AI-ready lakes, API/microservice transformation, metadata extraction/labeling, and an enterprise AI roadmap that scales.
Product Engineering
What’s your approach to 0→1 and beyond?
Discovery to pilot fast, then iterate based on usage. Strategy, UX/UI, and full-stack build run together so the product learns, adapts, and scales.
Do you handle design as well as engineering?
Yes—research, UX/UI, interaction design, and design systems sit inside the same pod as engineering for tight feedback loops.
Platform & Cloud Operations
What does your DevOps/SRE practice include?
CI/CD, infra-as-code, observability, incident response, disaster recovery, and SLIs/SLOs—so shipping is frequent and safe.
Do you handle QA and test automation?
Yes—functional, performance, and security suites with gates in CI. Quality is tracked with production metrics and dashboards.
Engagement Model
How do engagements work?
Start with Discovery (goals, data, architecture), build a pilot/MVP, then iterate and scale with Virtual Scrum Teams. Governance and security are built-in.
Can you scale up or down quickly?
Yes. Pods flex capacity without losing context. We run quarterly roadmap & capacity planning with you to align goals, budget, and milestones.
Do you work fixed-scope or retainer?
Both—fixed for pilots; pods/retainers for ongoing product work. We consider equity/performance-based models when strategic.
Industries & Case Studies
Which industries do you serve?
We’re industry-agnostic and solution-focused, with deep experience in energy, media/adtech, healthcare, fintech, retail, SaaS, and more.
Where can I see examples?
See case studies for outcome highlights, what we built, stack/AI details, and metrics you can benchmark against.
Team & Pods
Who will work on my project?
A senior pod: Product Lead, Designer, Full-stack Engineers, Data/ML, SRE/QA—configured to your stage and roadmap.
How do you maintain quality?
Weekly demos, a strict definition of done, code reviews, automated tests, CI/CD, and production SLOs—tracked via observability dashboards.
Security & Compliance
How do you approach security?
Least privilege, encryption, secure SDLC, dependency scanning, and auditability across services and AI components.
Do you support compliance efforts (e.g., SOC 2)?
We help with readiness and controls and build to your policies—integrated into delivery from day one.
Technology & Stack
What technologies do you use?
LLMs/RAG, vector search; React/Next.js, iOS/Android; Node/TypeScript, Python, Go; AWS/Azure/GCP; Kubernetes, Terraform—with security, observability, and CI/CD built in.
Are you technology-agnostic?
Yes—solution-first with pragmatic tooling, guided by your KPIs, constraints, and team skills.
Pricing & Commercials
How do you price?
Pilots on fixed scope; ongoing work via pods/retainers with clear outcomes and milestones. We tie cadence to measurable KPIs.
What drives cost the most?
Scope, integrations, security/compliance depth, and data/AI complexity. We surface trade-offs early and plan capacity quarterly.
Contact & Next Steps
How do we get started?
Book a 30-minute working session. We’ll align on goals, scope, first build path, and pod setup.
How fast can we begin?
Discovery can start immediately; pilots typically kick off within weeks, pending access and scope.
General Info
What’s the best way to stay updated with THE 8800?
Follow us on LinkedIn and check our Explorer’s Insights blog for sharp takes on tech, startups, and product thinking.
Do you build AI-powered products?
Yes, extensively. From LLM-powered assistants to AI-led analytics platforms—we use GenAI to create real business value across sectors.
Can I see your previous work or case studies?
Yes. Visit our digital innovation work page. Every project tells a story of impact and possibility.
Careers & Jobs
How do I apply for a job at THE 8800?
We’re always scouting for world-class talent—engineers, designers, PMs, and strategists. Send your portfolio or resume to careers@the8800.com. If you're an explorer, let’s talk.
Do you offer internships or design residencies?
Yes! Our internship and design residency programs are open year-round. We look for passion, initiative, and a maker mindset.
What kind of people thrive at THE 8800?
Explorers. People who ask “why not,” not just “how.” People who love design as much as code, who want to build what's next—not maintain what’s already there.
