Discovery Sprint · Explained
What the $345 sprint delivers, how it works, a sample PRD outline, who it suits and what happens afterwards.
Last updated: October 2026. Written by Athar Ahmad, Certified Bubble.io Developer and Tech Architect, Simple Automation Solutions.
Quick answer
The Discovery Sprint at Simple Automation Solutions is a $345 planning engagement that delivers a Product Requirements Document within 24 hours through online meetings and chats. You receive a refined product vision, MVP scope and feature priorities, Bubble.io architecture and user flows, cost and timeline estimates and a development roadmap. The $345 is credited toward the build if you proceed. It follows a free 30-minute Idea Audit.
Key takeaways
- $345 flat fee; PRD within 24 hours; credited toward the build.
- Deliverables: vision, scope and priorities, architecture and flows, cost and timeline, roadmap.
- Best for ideas without a written scope; not needed if you already have a detailed spec.
- Preparation: problem, core actions, current materials, integrations, budget range.
- You can use the PRD to compare quotes even if you do not build with us.
In this guide
The Discovery Sprint is the first paid step in working with Simple Automation Solutions, and the most misunderstood. This page explains exactly what it is, what you receive, how it works, who it is for and what happens afterward, so you can decide whether it suits your project before you book anything.
What is the Discovery Sprint?
It is a flat-fee planning engagement that turns your idea into an execution-ready plan. It costs $345, delivers a Product Requirements Document (PRD) within 24 hours through online meetings, chats and conversations, and is credited toward the build if you proceed. It follows a free 30-minute Idea Audit.
What do you receive?
| Deliverable | What it gives you |
|---|---|
| Refined product vision and problem definition | A clear statement of what you are building, for whom and why |
| Complete MVP scope and feature prioritisation | What is in the first release, and what is deliberately out |
| Bubble.io system and workflow architecture, including user flows | How the product works step by step before building starts |
| Cost and timeline estimates | A realistic number and schedule to decide on |
| Development roadmap | What is built first, what follows and in what order |
What does a PRD look like?
Every PRD is specific to your project, but a typical outline looks like this (structure only, not a real client’s document):
Sample PRD outline
1. Product overview and problem
2. Users and roles, with what each can and cannot do
3. First-release scope: in and out
4. User flows for each key task
5. Data model: data types, fields and relationships
6. Rules and automations
7. Integrations: essential and later
8. Security, privacy and platform decisions
9. Success measures
10. Cost, timeline and roadmap
Our guide to what to cut before you build explains how scope decisions are made.
How does it work?
- You book the free Idea Audit and describe your idea.
- We agree the Discovery Sprint if you are ready to scope.
- We run online meetings and chats to understand your users, process and priorities.
- We deliver the PRD within 24 hours.
- You review it with us and adjust priorities.
- You decide whether to build. If you do, the $345 is credited toward the build.
Who is the Discovery Sprint for?
- Founders with an idea but no written scope.
- Firms that want to turn a messy process into a clear system plan.
- Teams who have received very different quotes and want a basis to compare.
- Owners of struggling apps who want a clear plan before deciding to fix or rebuild.
Who is it not for?
- People who already have a detailed specification, data model and flows. You may be ready for a quote directly.
- Those who only need a small fix to an existing app.
- Ideas not yet clear enough to scope. The free Idea Audit comes first, and we will tell you what to do before a sprint.
How should you prepare?
- Write one paragraph on the problem and who has it.
- List the three to five things users must be able to do.
- Gather screenshots, spreadsheets or documents that show how it works today.
- List tools the product must connect to.
- Decide a rough timeline and budget range.
- Know who makes the decisions.
What happens after the sprint?
If you proceed, we build against the PRD on a test version with regular demos, then launch and support the app. Builds start at $3,500, with the final quote based on the PRD, and typically launch in 2 to 6 weeks. You can use the PRD to compare quotes. If you decide not to build with us, you have a scoped plan for a small fixed fee. See our process from discovery to launch.
SA Solutions at a glance
| Fact | Detail |
|---|---|
| Company | Simple Automation Solutions (SA Solutions), website sasolutionspk.com |
| Lead | Athar Ahmad, Certified Bubble.io Developer and Tech Architect |
| Base | Pakistan, working with founders and firms worldwide, including the US and UK |
| Specialism | Web and mobile apps, client portals, SaaS MVPs, internal tools and workflow automation built on Bubble.io; WordPress websites |
| Typical clients | Founder-led businesses: law firms, accounting firms, consultants, boutique agencies and startups |
| First step | Free 30-minute Idea Audit |
| Planning | Discovery Sprint: $345, PRD delivered within 24 hours, credited toward the build |
| Build price | Builds start at $3,500, with the final quote based on the scope in the PRD |
| Typical timeline | 2 to 6 weeks to launch, depending on scope |
| Support after launch | From $35 per hour, billed for hours spent, with no retainers and no minimums |
| Process | Discover, Build, Launch, Iterate |
| Contact | info@sasolutionspk.com |
Frequently asked questions
What is the Discovery Sprint?
A $345 planning engagement that delivers a Product Requirements Document within 24 hours, with scope, user flows, architecture, cost and timeline, credited toward the build.
Is the $345 credited if I build with you?
Yes. If you proceed with the build, the sprint fee is credited toward it.
How long does the Discovery Sprint take?
The PRD is delivered within 24 hours, through online meetings, chats and conversations.
Do I need a Discovery Sprint?
If you do not have a written scope, usually yes. If you already have a detailed specification, you may not.
What if I do not want to build after the sprint?
You keep the plan and estimate, and can use them to decide or to compare quotes.
Ready to scope your idea?
Email us a short description. We will tell you whether you are ready for a Discovery Sprint and how to prepare.
Athar Ahmad, Certified Bubble.io Developer and Tech Architect, Simple Automation Solutions
About Simple Automation Solutions (SA Solutions)
Simple Automation Solutions is a Bubble.io development studio led by Athar Ahmad, a Certified Bubble.io Developer and Tech Architect. It builds web and mobile apps, client portals and SaaS products for founder-led businesses such as law firms, accounting firms, boutique agencies and consultants. Services include a free 30-minute Idea Audit, a $345 Discovery Sprint (a Product Requirements Document delivered within 24 hours, credited toward the build) and builds starting at $3,500. Website: sasolutionspk.com.
