Roro's Time & Material: Build as You Learn

You have an idea, but you're not exactly sure where it's going to lead. Maybe you're exploring a new market, testing a concept, or building something that's never been done before. You need the freedom to pivot, experiment, and discover what works without being locked into a rigid plan.

That's where Roro's Time & Material model comes in. Pure flexibility, pure adaptability.

What's Time & Material?

Time & Material is pay-as-you-go development. You pay for the actual time spent and resources used, nothing more, nothing less. No predetermined scope, no fixed deliverables, no commitment to a specific end result.

It's like hiring a research team for your app idea. You're not sure exactly what you'll find, but you want expert help exploring the possibilities. Some weeks you might need intensive development work, other weeks you might spend time analyzing results and planning the next phase.

When Does Time & Material Make Perfect Sense?

Projects with undefined, changing scopes Maybe you're building an AI-powered app but you're not sure which algorithms will work best. Or you're creating a social platform but user behavior might completely change your feature priorities. Time & Material gives you the freedom to adapt as you learn.

This model is perfect for research projects, proof of concepts, and anything where "we'll figure it out as we go" is a legitimate strategy. You're not being indecisive; you're being smart about uncertainty.

Flexible, iterative development Some projects need to evolve organically. You build a feature, test it with users, learn something unexpected, and pivot the entire direction. Time & Material supports this kind of agile, discovery-driven development.

It's ideal when you're working in uncharted territory or when user feedback might completely reshape your product vision. You're not just building an app; you're discovering what the app should become.

The Freedom to Explore

No scope constraints: With Time & Material, there's no predetermined list of features you have to build or specific outcomes you have to achieve. If you discover that your original idea needs to be completely reimagined, you can do that without contract renegotiations.

Real-time adaptation: Learn something new from user testing? Pivot immediately. Discover a technical limitation? Explore alternatives right away. The model supports the reality of how innovation actually works.

Transparent costs: You see exactly what you're paying for and when. No wondering if you're getting good value because you're paying for actual work done, not estimated project costs.

Why This Works for Exploratory Projects

Perfect for research and proof of concept: When you're not sure if something is even possible, Time & Material lets you find out without massive upfront commitments. You can test technical feasibility, market fit, or user behavior without betting the entire budget on assumptions.

Supports genuine agility: Real agile development means being ready to change direction based on what you learn. Time & Material gives you the financial flexibility to match your development approach.

Scales with discovery: Some weeks you might need deep technical research, other weeks you might focus on user testing and iteration. The model scales up and down based on what you need to learn next.

When Time & Material Makes Sense

This model is perfect for innovators, researchers, and anyone building something truly new. If you're comfortable with uncertainty and excited about discovery, Time & Material could be your ideal approach.

It's particularly powerful for startups in the early stages, established companies exploring new markets, or anyone who needs to prove a concept before committing to full development.

The key is being honest about what you don't know. If you're pretending you have everything figured out when you really don't, you're setting yourself up for frustration with any other model.

Time & Material embraces the unknown. Instead of fighting uncertainty, it gives you the tools to navigate it intelligently. Sometimes the best way forward is to start walking and adjust your direction as you learn where you're actually trying to go.