FAQ
Frequently asked questions
Straight answers to what founders, CTOs, and procurement teams usually ask us.
Working with Tech Insane
What does Tech Insane do?
Tech Insane is an AI-first product engineering company. We build AI automation and agents, AI chatbots and voice bots, Flutter and iOS apps, IoT and wearable apps, and web platforms for founders, scale-ups, and enterprises.
What does "AI-first" mean for a development company?
Two things. We use AI tools inside our own engineering process to deliver faster, under human review and strict quality controls. And we design AI capabilities into the products we build where they create real value for users.
Who are your typical clients?
Founders, funded start-ups, scale-ups, SMEs, and enterprises that value engineering quality and a structured process. We work with clients worldwide, with particular focus on the UAE, the United States, and Italy.
How big is your team?
We are a small, senior, founder-led team. Our founder is involved in every engagement. [TEAM SIZE: add once confirmed, e.g. "X engineers"].
Are you the cheapest option?
No, and we do not try to be. We compete on speed, reliability, and engineering quality. If lowest price is the main selection criterion, we are unlikely to be the right fit.
Engagement and pricing
How do you charge?
Both engagement models run on monthly retainers: a fixed monthly fee for a defined team capacity. We do not sell fixed-price projects with vague scope, because they tend to reward cutting corners.
What is the difference between "Build with us" and "Extend your team"?
In Build with us, we own delivery of your product with a dedicated team led by our founder. In Extend your team, our engineers join your team and take direction from your leads, while we handle employment and continuity.
How quickly can you start?
Typically within one to two weeks of a signed agreement, depending on team shape. See the onboarding timeline on the Engagement Models page.
Do you offer a minimum budget?
Yes. Our project brief form asks for your monthly budget so we can tell you quickly whether we are a good fit. [MINIMUM RETAINER: TODO(verify)].
Security, IP and legal
Will you sign an NDA?
Yes. We sign a mutual NDA before you share confidential information, and we can use your template.
Who owns the code and intellectual property?
You do. All code, designs, and documentation created for you are assigned to you under the agreement, and the code lives in your repositories from day one.
Do you put our code into AI tools?
Only approved tools under enterprise terms that do not train on your data, and only if you agree. If your policy prohibits AI tools on your codebase, we work without them on your project. See How We Use AI.
Can you work under GDPR, CCPA or UAE PDPL?
Yes. We can sign a data processing agreement and adapt data handling to your regulatory requirements. Final legal terms should be reviewed by your counsel.
Time zones and communication
Which time zone do you work in?
Our core team works in IST (UTC+5:30), with deliberate overlap for clients in the Gulf, Europe, and the Americas. See the timezone overlap table on the Book a Call page.
How will we communicate?
A shared Slack or Teams channel, a weekly live demo, full access to the task board, daily written updates, and a monthly report.
Question not answered here?
A 30-minute strategy call with our founder. We will ask sharp questions, tell you honestly whether we are the right team, and outline how we would approach it. NDA available before the call.