Start a project

Tell FCT Technologies what you are building, fixing, or trying to simplify. The best inquiries include the business goal, current bottleneck, timeline, and any existing links or systems we should review.

Best fit

Websites, apps, AI systems, and consulting

From a first marketing site to an AI runtime your company owns, plus the technical direction to choose between them.

Fastest way to help

Share goal + bottleneck + timeline

With that, we can recommend the right first milestone instead of a vague next step.

Response target

1 to 2 business days

If it is a fit, the next step is usually a short discovery call or scoped recommendation.

What happens after you reach out?

Step 1

15-minute discovery call

We agree on the goal, who it is for, the constraints, and what success looks like.

Step 2

Scope + milestone recommendation

You get a practical plan: the tradeoffs, the order, and what it costs.

Step 3

Build kickoff

Work starts in milestones you can see, instead of a long build you hear nothing about.

Recent public work includes Villain Arc, a strength-training platform shipped to the App Store and rebuilt on FCT's own platform, Transcription Studio, on-device transcription for Mac and iPhone, with more native apps launching this fall; the project directory has the details.

Questions people ask before sending a project inquiry

These quick answers help set expectations before kickoff.

01

What should I include in the first message?

The fastest way to get a useful response is to share your goal, timeline, current bottleneck, and any existing site, app, or workflow links. If you already know budget constraints or required integrations, include those too. Clear context helps us recommend the right first milestone instead of guessing.

02

Do you work with both local and remote teams?

Yes. FCT Technologies works with Chicagoland businesses locally and also supports remote engagements. The delivery model is milestone-based and communication stays concise, so projects work well whether your team is nearby or distributed.

03

Can a project start with consulting before build work?

Absolutely. Many engagements start with a short consulting or planning phase to clarify scope, architecture, vendor choices, and delivery order. That usually reduces rework and makes the implementation phase faster and easier to budget.

04

How quickly do you reply to new inquiries?

New inquiries are typically answered within 1 to 2 business days. If the request is a good fit, the next step is usually a short discovery call or a scoped recommendation on the best first milestone.