The best software, design, and AI partner — the first time.

Vetted, selected, and managed.

Helping startups, nonprofits, public and private companies.

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Buyer-side advisory for organizations making high-stakes technical decisions. We run the search, vet the partners, and stay involved through delivery.

When to Engage Launch Day

01

The project outcome matters

A failed build isn't just a budget problem — it's a strategic setback. You need the right partner, not just the first one who responds.

02

You're investing real money and need certainty

Budgets north of $50K deserve more than a Google search and a referral from a friend. We bring market intelligence and negotiating leverage.

03

You need development, AI, or UX expertise you don't have in-house

Most organizations can't evaluate technical partners objectively. We can — because it's all we do.

04

The last agency engagement went sideways

Missed deadlines, scope creep, a product that didn't ship. You can't afford that again, and you shouldn't have to.

Why Clients Choose Launch Day

We represent you, not the vendors

Agencies pitch. We evaluate. Launch Day works exclusively on the buyer side — no referral fees from vendors, no conflicts of interest, no divided loyalties.

Insider market intelligence

We track delivery performance across engagements and know which firms are actually shipping quality work. Our recommendations are based on results, not marketing.

Faster procurement, better terms

We compress a process that typically takes months into weeks — while negotiating stronger commercial terms than most buyers can secure on their own.

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Hiring a technical partner is like planning a wedding: high stakes, lots of moving parts, vendors who know more than you do, and a high likelihood of getting fleeced. You wouldn't do it without a planner. This is the same.

— Liz Flyntz, Founding Partner

The Partner Search & Selection Process

Launch Day runs a buyer-side selection that clarifies requirements, vets qualified partners, evaluates proposals based on delivery reality rather than marketing claims, and negotiates for the strongest commercial terms.

01

Define

We work with you to clarify what you actually need — not just what you think you're buying. Scope, budget, timeline, success criteria.

02

Search

We identify qualified partners from our network, manage outreach, and collect proposals so you're comparing apples to apples.

03

Select

We run evaluations and deliver a clear recommendation. You make the final call.

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Protect optional

Once delivery begins, we provide independent oversight — monitoring progress, flagging risks, and ensuring the work stays on track.

The Launch Day Network — Your Edge, Your Leverage

Launch Day's advantage is rooted in disciplined vetting and insider access. We maintain a curated network of development firms, AI specialists, and design agencies — each evaluated for capability, reliability, and integrity.

Emerging strengths & specializations
Delivery performance
Current staffing capacity
Pricing patterns and rates

This intelligence gives our clients leverage, clarity, and confidence in a market where service quality is often opaque and marketing-driven.

Partners can't buy their way in. Firms that don't perform get removed.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How does Launch Day make money?

The agency that wins your project pays us a placement fee. You pay nothing.

Is this really free for buyers?

Yes. Our fee comes from the vendor side, similar to how a real estate buyer's agent is paid by the seller.

Who is this for?

Organizations making technical investments of $50K or more — custom development, AI implementation, UX/product design, website builds — who want expert guidance through the selection process.

How is this different from an RFP?

RFPs test who writes the best proposal. We evaluate who actually delivers. We also do the work — you don't need to manage a 4-month procurement process.

Do you compete with agencies?

No. We don't build software or do design work. We help you find the right people who do.

How long does this take?

Most searches complete in 4–6 weeks. Complex engagements may take longer.