FAQs
Frequently Asked Questions
Straight answers about how we work with founders, established businesses and acquirers.
Working together
Do you work with established businesses?
Yes. Imogenix works with new ventures and with operating companies that need modernization, automation, custom software or senior technology leadership. Many of the most valuable projects are inside businesses that already have customers, revenue and systems that have fallen behind.
Can you help after we acquire a business?
Yes. We assess the technology you bought—systems, data, vendors, security and cost—and turn it into a prioritized 30/60/90-day modernization plan. We can then lead or deliver the work and provide technology leadership after close.
Do you work with non-technical founders?
Yes, if the problem is real and you are ready to do the work. We provide the technology leadership and execution while you bring domain expertise, customers and commitment.
Can you work with our existing IT or engineering team?
Yes. A common arrangement is for Imogenix to lead technology strategy, architecture and product direction while your team delivers features or runs operations. We adapt to your processes rather than replacing them for the sake of it.
Do you replace internal IT?
Not usually. Our role is technology leadership, architecture, product engineering and modernization—the decisions and systems that change how the business operates. Day-to-day help desk and device support are better handled by an IT provider, and we are happy to work alongside one.
Cost, timing and process
What does a project cost?
Scope varies substantially. We normally begin with a Discovery Sprint that produces the architecture, milestones, timeline and budget before any build commitment, so you know what you are buying before you buy it.
How long does a typical project take?
It depends on scope. Discovery is measured in weeks, not months. Build and modernization timelines are set during discovery and tracked against milestones, and we would rather give you a realistic plan than an optimistic one.
What happens after launch?
Many clients continue with ongoing technology leadership: roadmap stewardship, reliability, cost and performance tuning, and engineering support. If we start, we plan to finish—and stay useful afterward.
What do you need from us to get started?
A conversation about the problem, your goals, constraints and timeline. The first conversation is free, and we will tell you plainly whether we are the right fit.
Ownership and confidentiality
Who owns the IP?
For client engagements, you do once fees are paid, unless we agree otherwise in writing. Venture partnership terms, when used, are set out explicitly in the definitive agreements.
Do you sign NDAs?
We don't sign NDAs just to hear ideas. Strong businesses are built through execution—team, architecture and customers—not secrecy. Confidentiality is covered in our MSA and statements of work once we engage.
Investing and capital
Do you invest?
Selectively, and typically only in ventures Imogenix is also helping build. For a small number of ventures we may combine technology, operating support and investment. Every partnership is individually evaluated and structured.
Do you provide business loans?
No. Imogenix is a technology and venture studio, not a lender. If your need is primarily capital, tell us and we will point you in the right direction.
Technical
Which cloud do you prefer?
We work across Microsoft Azure, Google Cloud and AWS and choose based on your requirements, existing investments, scale and budget—not our preference.
Do you use AI in client work?
Where it earns its place. We start with the workflow and the business case, then decide whether AI, conventional automation or a better system is the right answer. When we use AI, we design for data access controls, human review and auditability.
Still have questions?
Ask us directly. The first conversation is free—no pitch, just an honest read on fit.