Qualified Build Kickoff
Reserve Your Build.
Get To Kickoff Faster.
For founders and operators who already know they need TopShark to scope and deliver the build. The $5,000 kickoff deposit locks planning time, triggers fit review within 3 to 5 business days, and is credited to your first invoice if we accept the project.
Reserve now, send the context, and get a fit decision within 3 to 5 business days. If the project is not accepted, the $5,000 is refunded.
What This Is
A Credited Kickoff Deposit For Qualified Builds
- A $5,000 kickoff deposit for serious custom AI and automation builds.
- It locks planning time while we review scope, urgency, and owner readiness.
- If we accept the project, the deposit is credited to your first project invoice.
- If we decline the build after fit review, we refund the $5,000 in full.
Who This Is For
This Is For Teams Ready To Build
The problem is real
A workflow, handoff, or operations problem is already costing time, speed, or revenue.
The owner is clear
One person on your side can own context, decisions, and approvals.
The budget exists
You have budget for a serious build, not just an exploratory conversation.
The timeline matters
You want a delivery partner who can move fast once the fit is confirmed.
What Happens After You Pay
Straightforward From Checkout To Decision
01
Immediate confirmation
Stripe confirms the $5,000 deposit right away.
02
Fit review starts
We review fit, urgency, technical scope, and owner readiness within 3 to 5 business days.
03
You send context
You receive a short intake request for the workflow, tools, constraints, and success target.
04
Accepted builds move forward
If we accept the build, we schedule kickoff planning and credit the deposit to your first invoice.
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If we do not take the build
If we decline the build, we refund the $5,000. If you still need help, the audit path stays available as a separate next step.
Why Buyers Choose This
Built For Teams That Want To Move Now
Faster than starting from scratch
You skip the slow start and move straight into fit review and intake.
Less time to kickoff
The work gets a real owner, clear scope pressure, and a short decision window.
A serious buyer signal
The deposit filters for teams that are ready to build, not browse.
Credited toward project cost
It is not an extra fee. If the project is accepted, the deposit is applied to the first invoice.
FAQ
Questions Serious Buyers Ask Before They Pay
Who is this for?
This is for founders, operators, heads of ops, and business owners who already know they need a custom AI or automation build. If you still need help defining the problem or the right scope, start with the audit instead.
What does the $5,000 cover?
The $5,000 covers planning time, fit review, and the intake work needed to move a qualified build into kickoff planning. If the project is accepted, that $5,000 is credited to your first invoice.
Is the deposit refundable?
If TopShark declines the build after fit review, the $5,000 is refunded in full. If the engagement is accepted, the deposit is applied to your first invoice.
What happens right after I pay?
You get payment confirmation immediately. Then we run fit review within 3 to 5 business days, ask for the key context, and either move the project into kickoff planning or refund the deposit if we do not take the build.
What if I am not ready for this yet?
Start with an audit. That is the better path if the workflow is still fuzzy, the owner is not locked, or you need help deciding what should be built first.
Final Step
Reserve The Build And Start The Review
If you already know you need execution, this is the fastest way to move into fit review, intake, and kickoff planning.
Need Discovery First?
Audit Before You Commit
If the workflow is still messy, the owner is not set, or you need help deciding what to build first, take the audit route before paying the deposit.
Start with an Audit