Embedded product partner
Add product capacity before hiring the whole team.
Aisle Seat One works directly with a small number of pre-seed and seed founders as an embedded startup partner.
- Pre-seed to seed
- One to three weekly blocks
- Six hours per block
- Remote cash or cash/equity partnership
A focused alternative at the early stage
Instead of hiring a full product team too early, founders can add the capacity needed to define, brand, design, build, and launch the first product.
A visible engagement structure
Choose one to three weekly blocks based on the capacity the company needs. Current cash-first and cash/equity partnership options are published on the rates page.
Build toward the internal team
The partnership is designed to help the product reach real users and prepare the company for its first in-house product organization.
Questions and answers
How much weekly capacity is available?
Engagements use one to three weekly blocks, and each block represents six hours per week.
Is the partnership remote?
Yes. The engagement is remote.
What happens when the startup builds an in-house team?
The product partnership is intended to help prepare the company for its first in-house team. Engagement details and any transition are agreed directly with the founder.