Engagement Levels

Operating Within the Founder Decision Standard™

Engagement levels are aligned to idea complexity. They determine the depth and frequency of structured interaction within it.

No implementation services. No build labor. The objective remains: direction confidence before commitment.
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Overview

All founders who engage with 3cStudios operate within the structure of the Founder Decision Standard™.

Engagement levels are aligned to the complexity of the idea being evaluated.

They do not change the Standard. They determine the depth and frequency of structured interaction within it.

Each level is designed to support disciplined validation — not implementation.

What levels control
Depth
How far evaluation goes
Frequency
How often interaction occurs
Structure
How milestones are inspected
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How Engagement Is Structured

Every engagement includes:

Structured phase progression
Milestone review conversations
Founder-authored documentation
Direction evaluation under the Founder Decision Standard™
No engagement level includes implementation labor, technical build services, or growth acceleration.

The focus remains on direction confidence before commitment.

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Engagement Levels

Aligned to idea complexity.

Engagement levels exist to match idea complexity. The Standard remains constant.

Level I — Guided Foundation
Monthly structured review sessions
Appropriate For
Simpler business models
Local service concepts
Craft or product-based ideas
Early directional exploration
Engagement Structure
Structured access to the Founder Decision Standard™ framework
Guided phase navigation
Monthly structured review sessions
Reflection and reasoning support
Decision Plan development

This level provides clarity structure with limited but intentional interaction.

It is designed for founders whose concepts do not require complex economic modeling or deep competitive mapping.

Level II — Structured Advisory
Bi-weekly structured advisory conversations
Appropriate For
Digital product concepts
SaaS ideas
Multi-layered service models
Moderate complexity economic structures
Engagement Structure
Bi-weekly structured advisory conversations
Evidence interpretation support
Customer pattern discussion
Pricing and economic reasoning review
Risk mapping guidance
Founder Decision Plan refinement

This level increases interaction depth as validation complexity increases.

The emphasis remains on structured evaluation rather than solution execution.

Level III — Intensive Build Advisory
Weekly structured advisory sessions
Appropriate For
Technical SaaS concepts
Capital-intensive models
Regulated or structurally complex industries
Ideas requiring layered economic reasoning
Engagement Structure
Weekly structured advisory sessions
Directional architecture review (advisory only)
Unit logic evaluation
Competitive positioning examination
Capital exposure discussion
Comprehensive Decision Plan development

This level supports founders operating within higher structural complexity.

It does not include technical implementation or build services.

If the structure aligns with your idea, the next step is a structured intake conversation.
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Engagement Duration

Designed around a 90-day evaluation cycle.

Engagements are designed around a 90-day structured evaluation cycle aligned with the Founder Decision Standard™ phases.

Enrollment is rolling.
Payment is installment-based and front-loaded to reinforce commitment to the evaluation process.
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Investment

Ranges by engagement level and complexity.

Investment ranges based on engagement level and complexity:

Level I
$600–$800
Level II
$1,500–$2,000
Level III
$2,500–$3,000
Pricing reflects structured advisory depth — not implementation labor.
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Founder Expectations

Engagement assumes disciplined participation.

Engagement assumes:
  • Structured reflection
  • Active participation
  • Honest examination of assumptions
  • Completion of founder-authored documentation

The quality of the outcome is directly influenced by the founder’s engagement with the evaluation structure.

What Engagement Is Not

Engagement is not:

  • A consulting contract
  • A development agreement
  • A growth advisory program
  • A fundraising preparation service
It is structured participation in the Founder Decision Standard™.
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Engagement levels exist to match idea complexity.

The objective remains constant across all levels:

To produce direction confidence before commitment.
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