Pricing

Flexible pricing for curated product, marketing, project, and launch talent.

Choose the model that fits your hiring need. Start with one brief, build an ongoing fractional bench, or get hands-on support for a specialized search.

Beta pricing is available for early company members and may change as the marketplace expands.

Talent engagement costs are separate from Product Foundry platform, matching, or managed search fees.

Beta Launch Offer

First match cycle is free

Submit one role brief at no cost. Product Foundry will review the brief, structure the role requirements, run matching against registered talent, and share up to 3 anonymized matches with basic fit notes. Paid pricing begins when you request intros, move to contract, hire talent, or add more roles.

First match cycle includes

- One company role, project, or job brief
- Product Foundry review of the brief
- Structuring the role requirements and matching criteria
- Matching against registered talent
- Up to 3 anonymized talent matches
- Basic fit notes for each match

Paid pricing begins when

- The company requests an intro to a talent profile
- The company wants additional matches beyond the first shortlist
- The company adds another role brief
- The company moves into contract, payment, or hiring workflow
- The company requests custom sourcing outside the registered talent pool

One free role briefUp to 3 matchesBasic fit notesPay when you move forward

See how the workflow works

Project Match

Starting at $499 per brief

Beta pricing starts at $499 per brief. This covers the Product Foundry matching workflow. Talent engagement costs are separate.

Best for one focused product, PMM, project, marketing, launch, or event need. Product Foundry helps structure the brief, review the need, and prepare a curated shortlist of matched talent.

Best For

One clear role, project, launch, or event need, Urgent project support, Product launch support, Short-term PM, PMM, project, marketing, or event execution

What is included

AI-assisted brief structuringUploaded brief or job description parsingAdmin reviewCurated shortlistUp to 3 anonymized talent matchesMatch score and fit explanationInterview request workflowIntro request workflow

What is separate

- Talent engagement costs- Additional matches beyond the first shortlist- Contract, payment, or hiring workflow after intro

When payment is required

Payment is required when you request an intro, need additional matches beyond the first shortlist, or move into contract/payment workflow.

Billing frequency

Per brief

Standard range: $750 to $1,250 per brief after beta

Brief reviewShortlist curationMatch notesKickoff support

Pricing starts when you request an intro, request more than the included beta matches, submit another role, or move into contract/payment workflow.

Start with Project Match

Fractional Bench

Starting at $799/month

Beta pricing starts at $799/month. This gives your team ongoing access to Product Foundry's curated talent and matching workflow. Talent engagement costs are separate.

Best for teams that expect recurring product, marketing, project, or launch support. Build ongoing access to curated talent without committing to full-time headcount.

Best For

Recurring product, PMM, project, marketing, or event support needs, Multiple upcoming projects, Flexible execution bench

What is included

Ongoing access to curated talentMultiple matching cyclesPriority matching supportTalent availability visibilityRecurring shortlist supportInterview and intro workflowEngagement tracking dashboard

What is separate

- Talent engagement costs- Custom managed search work- Full-time conversion fee if talent is hired permanently

When payment is required

Payment is required when ongoing bench access, recurring matching support, or multiple active briefs are activated.

Billing frequency

Monthly

Standard range: $999 to $1,499/month after beta

Priority matchingBench planningMonthly check-insFlexible replacement

Pricing starts when ongoing bench access, multiple briefs, recurring shortlist support, or a recurring paid workflow is activated.

Start with Fractional Bench

Managed Search

Starting at $2,500

Managed Search starts at $2,500. Final pricing may vary based on role complexity, urgency, confidentiality, seniority, and search scope.

Best for senior, confidential, urgent, or specialized hiring needs. Product Foundry provides hands-on support through scoping, shortlist creation, interview coordination, and intro workflow.

Best For

Senior roles, Confidential or hard-to-fill roles, Custom sourcing beyond the existing bench, Contract-to-hire or interim leadership

What is included

Hands-on scoping supportAI-assisted and admin-led brief refinementTalent search supportCurated shortlistInterview coordinationIntro supportEngagement trackingAdmin-managed workflow support

What is separate

- Talent engagement costs- Success fee if applicable- Full-time conversion fee if talent is hired permanently

When payment is required

Payment may be required before custom sourcing or hands-on search work begins.

Billing frequency

Scoped engagement

Standard range: $3,500 to $7,500+ depending on role complexity, urgency, seniority, and scope

Custom intakeHigh-touch vettingMulti-role planningContract support

Pricing may start earlier because Managed Search requires custom sourcing and admin-led search work.

Discuss Managed Search

Success Fee

10% to 15% of project value

A success fee of 10% to 15% may apply when a company engages talent through Product Foundry. The fee is based on the project or engagement value.

Applied when a company moves forward with talent through Product Foundry.

Best For

Confirmed talent engagements, Project or contract starts, Companies that want success-aligned terms

What is included

Intro coordinationEngagement supportContract workflow supportPayment readiness coordination

What is separate

- Talent engagement costs- Full-time conversion fee if talent is hired permanently

When payment is required

The success fee applies when a company engages talent through Product Foundry.

Billing frequency

When talent is engaged

Standard range: 10% to 15% of project value

Success-aligned feeContract workflowPayment coordinationIntro support

The success fee is due when the company engages talent through Product Foundry and contract/payment terms are approved.

Discuss Success Fee

Full-Time Conversion Fee

15% to 20% of first-year compensation

If a company converts Product Foundry talent into a permanent full-time employee, a conversion fee of 15% to 20% of first-year compensation may apply.

Applied if a company hires Product Foundry talent into a permanent full-time role.

Best For

Permanent hiring, Contract-to-full-time conversion, Longer engagements that become full-time roles

What is included

Conversion workflow trackingAdmin coordinationContract and payment readiness support

What is separate

- Talent compensation and employment costs- Any separate search or matching fees already approved

When payment is required

A conversion fee may apply if Product Foundry talent is hired into a permanent full-time role.

Billing frequency

When talent is hired full-time

Standard range: 15% to 20% of first-year compensation

Conversion trackingAdmin coordinationContract update support

The conversion fee applies if a company converts Product Foundry talent into a permanent full-time employee.

Discuss Conversion Terms

How pricing moves forward

Choose the model that best matches your need. Product Foundry saves the selection with your company workspace and role briefs, then confirms final terms during admin review and contract setup.

From brief to shortlist

Project Match starts with one defined need. Product Foundry reviews the scope, prepares matching criteria, generates a curated shortlist, and shows up to 3 anonymized matches before intro or paid workflow steps continue.

From shortlist to engagement

Fractional Bench, Managed Search, Success Fees, Conversion Fees, contracts, and payment requests are confirmed as the company moves beyond the first shortlist into intros, interviews, contracts, hiring, or recurring support.