No project managers. No coordination overhead. One senior engineer with AI delivers what takes a team of five.
| 5-Person Agency | firedev | |
|---|---|---|
| People involved | 5 – 8 | 1 |
| Decision makers | 2 – 3 | 1 |
| Communication overhead | High | Zero |
| Weekly meetings | 3 – 5 hours | 1 hour |
| Time to first prototype | 4 – 6 weeks | 3 – 5 days |
| Monthly cost | $40 – 80K | Fraction |
| Code reviewer | Junior dev | 20-year veteran |
| Accountability | Diffused | Direct |
Agency team = 5 people × overhead × margin = $$$$$
firedev + AI = 1 person × 10x tools × 0 overhead = $$
Your savings = significant
I design the architecture.
AI builds within my guardrails.
I review every line.
You get working software weekly.
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