AI-Directed Product Engineering

We build the things
that actually work.

Faction is the AI product design lab. From rapid MVPs to full-stack platforms, we use a proprietary AI-directed engineering methodology that ships production-grade software in weeks, not quarters.

$8K
Per 40-hour build module
Faster than traditional dev
$0
Core platform scaffolding
100%
Modular — buy what you need
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Our Methodology

AI-Directed Engineering.

Built by our co-founder and CPO Beth Wilson, this methodology is the backbone of every Faction engagement. AI doesn't replace our engineers — it accelerates them. The result: better builds, faster delivery, and consistent ROI.

AI-directed, human-led.

Our engineers work alongside AI at every step — architecture, code generation, testing, and deployment. AI handles the repetitive. Humans handle the judgment. The output is production-grade software at a fraction of the traditional timeline.

Modular by design.

Every deliverable is structured as a module — an end-to-end use case covering front-end UI, API, and database. 40 hours, $8K. You see progress every sprint. You control scope and spend. No mystery invoices.

Iterative, not waterfall.

Prepare → Build → Demo → Refine → Demo → Launch. You see a working demo every 10 hours. You give feedback. We adjust. Nothing ships without your sign-off. Every module follows this loop.

Core scaffolding included.

Auth, encryption, email/SMS, logging, Claude integration, admin portal — all included at no cost. We don't bill you for boilerplate. Your budget goes to the features that make your product unique.


Included Free

Core platform scaffolding.

Every build starts with production-grade infrastructure — at no cost to you. This foundation lets us focus your budget on the features that differentiate your product.

01

User Auth & Password Mgmt

Secure login, registration, password reset, role-based access control.

02

Encrypted Data Storage

AES-256 encryption, secure database architecture, data backup systems.

03

Email & SMS Integration

Transactional emails, SMS notifications, template system, delivery tracking.

04

Debugging & Log Files

Structured logging, error tracking, performance monitoring, audit trails.

05

Claude Integration

Built-in AI capabilities via Claude API — intelligent features from day one.

06

Admin Portal

User management dashboard, system configuration, content management basics.

Every module ships with this platform. No line items. No config work billed.
$0.00

A typical agency would line-item this scaffolding at $5K-$10K. Faction includes it standard so you only pay for what makes your module unique. Data storage, email, and SMS require a paid account with a provider (AWS, SendGrid, Twilio, etc.).


The Build Process

How every module gets built.

Each module follows the same disciplined loop. Prepare. Build. Refine. Launch. You're involved at every checkpoint — no black boxes, no surprises.

01
Prepare

Discovery & design

Discovery & scoping (1hr), design & requirements (4hrs), review (1hr).

6 HRS
02
Build

AI-directed dev

AI-directed development (10hrs), demo & feedback (1hr).

11 HRS
03
Refine

Iterate & polish

Two iteration loops: dev (10hrs) + demo (1hr) × 2.

22 HRS
04
Launch

Go live

Final QA & deployment, production launch.

1 HR
$8,000
per 40-hour module — one end-to-end use case (UI + API + database)
Predictable Spend

Fixed price per module. No runaway budgets. Buy one module or ten.

Visible Progress

Working demo every 10 hours. You see it, test it, approve before we move on.

No Lock-In

Need support later? Buy another module. No 12-month contracts, no retainers.


What We Build

One methodology. Every build type.

Whether it's an MVP, a mobile app, an enterprise platform, or a single automation — the methodology stays the same. Modular. AI-directed. Shipped on time.

FAQ for common searches  ·  Service lanes overview

Build

Rapid MVP

Go from idea to market-ready product in 6-10 weeks. Modular build, AI-directed. Perfect for validating a concept without burning $200K.

From $28K
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Build

R.A.P.

Rapid Automation Prototyping. One automation module, 5 business days, production-ready. Bring the use case, we deliver the machine.

$8K flat
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Build

Vibe Code Finisher

You built 80% of it with AI. We ship the other 20% — auth, security, deployment, production polish. Typically 2-4 modules to reach production.

$8K/module
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Build

Full-Stack Platforms

Enterprise-grade SaaS, mobile apps, data platforms. Custom architecture, modular delivery, production-hardened from day one.

Custom
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Assess

AI Assessments

5-tier assessment ladder from free CEO roundtable to $30K enterprise-wide evaluation. Find where AI fits before you build.

Free — $30K
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Assess

AI Hackathon

$5K facilitated, 1-day on-site innovation sprint. 8-25 participants, 5+ prioritized AI ideas, executive readout included.

$5,000
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Partnership

Faction & Olakai

Shadow AI compliance for wealth management. 630+ tools monitored, prompt-level capture, SEC/FINRA/SOC 2 aligned.

$5K + $999/mo
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The Support Model

Buy what you need. When you need it.

We killed the 12-month support contract. Instead, you buy a module of time, use it until it runs out, and buy another when you're ready. Simple. No waste.

The Old Way

12-Month Retainers

  • Locked into a yearly contract
  • Paying for months you don't use
  • Scope creep with no visibility
  • Surprise invoices for "change orders"
  • Vendor dependency by design
The Faction Way

Modular Time Blocks

  • Buy a 40-hour module when you need it
  • Use it at your pace — no expiration pressure
  • Full visibility into every hour spent
  • Same methodology, same team, every time
  • Walk away any time — your code is yours

Not ready for a build?
Start with Matt Murphy AI.

Faction builds it. Matt Murphy AI teaches you to deploy it yourself. Free DIY frameworks, coaching programs, and a community of leaders figuring out AI together.

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Coaching & Boot Camps

Structured programs for SMB owners

Free DIY Frameworks

Bertha, Hackathon, Vibecoding — all free

Fractional AI Advisory

Embedded consulting from Matt

Keynotes & Speaking

AI strategy for your event or team


Tell us what you're building.
We'll tell you how fast we can ship it.

Send the project. Get a written scope back in 48 hours — including timeline, module count, and a fixed quote. No retainers, no decks, no surprises.

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