Build the rails. Ship the work.
LiftRails designs and ships the rails that move money and work—cross-border payouts (Interledger/Banks/Mobile Money/Crypto), DTTP-style talent pipelines, and AI operations. We start with a one-week diagnostic and leave you with a 30-day plan, a prioritized backlog, and the first pieces shipped.
Diagnostic Sprint — 1 week
USD $4,000–$7,500
10–15 page plan, ICP + channel map/DevRel playbook, 30-day backlog, and a first proof shipped where feasible.
Book thisPilot Build — 3–4 weeks
From $15k • typical $18–30k
Shipped pilot (e.g., ILP payout flow, corridor, mini-cohort, Hackathon (Oruly) or mini-program, or AI automation) with one success metric & go-live plan.
Scope a pilotOperator Retainer — 3+ months
USD $8,000–$12,000 / mo
Part-time Operator or Head of DevRel (5-10 hours/week), cadence, reporting, partner alignment. Weekly objectives, rollout, training, and KPI reporting; vendor/compliance coordination.
Check availabilityUSD pricing. Canadian HST/GST handled as required. US clients are billed as a Canadian vendor (W-8BEN-E on file).
Proof (public artifacts)
- Projects: real work with linked artifacts. → uchibeke.com/projects/
- Build Log: what shipped each week, one number, who benefited. → uchibeke.com/log/
(Want private references? Ask on the call.)
What we work on most
- Developer Relations (DevRel) & Community Ops: playbooks, content & events, advocacy funnels.
- Payouts orchestration: Interledger Protocol & partner integrations, corridor reliability, SLAs, compliance guardrails.
- Talent-to-work pipelines (DTTP): brief design, mentorship, placements, reporting.
- AI operations: content ops, support workflows, grant/reporting automation.
Book Office Hours → • See Projects →
Offers & Pricing
1) Diagnostic Sprint - 1 week (USD $4,000 - $7,500)
You get:
- Deep-dive on your ICP + channel map, payout/pipeline/AI ops goals/DevRel playbook
- A 10–15 page plan with architecture & risks
- A 30-day execution backlog with owners and estimates
- KPI tree where feasible (config, script, or flow)
Ideal when: you need clarity fast or want to de-risk a pilot.
2) Pilot Build - 3–4 weeks (from $15k; typical $18–30k)
You get:
- A shipped pilot (e.g., ILP payout flow, partner corridor, DTTP mini-cohort, Hackathon (Oruly), mini-program, or AI ops automation)
- One success metric set at kickoff (e.g., delivery rate, time saved)
- Docs, runbooks, and a go/no-go plan for rollout
Ideal when: you want something real in production, not a slide deck.
Previous products we built are used across 100+ countries • DTTP-style programs • ILP paths (Interledger/Banks/Mobile Money/Crypto
3) Operator Retainer - 3+ months (USD $9,700 - $15,000 / mo)
You get:
- Part-time Operator or Head of DevRel (1–2 days/week)
- Weekly objectives and reviews
- Rollout management, partner alignment, training, and KPI reporting
- Vendor/compliance coordination, artifacts for leadership/funders
Ideal when: you want an operator who ships and reports, not just advises.
Currency & tax: USD pricing shown. Canadian HST/GST handled as required. US clients are billed as a Canadian vendor (W-8BEN-E on file).
How we work (simple and fast)
Intake (15 min) → Scope (30) → Kickoff → Ship → Readout.
Intake (15 min) — Book Office Hours with your goal, blocker, and one link.
- Scoping call (30 min) — Pick the package; confirm the success metric.
- Kickoff — Access, timelines, comms channel.
- Build — Ship weekly; share artifacts; measure.
- Readout — Handover docs + next 30 days.
FAQs
Where are you based?
Canada. Remote-first. We work across time zones.
How soon can you start?
Diagnostics typically start within 7–10 days.
Do you work with NGOs and grants?
Yes - program design (DTTP-style), reporting, and impact metrics.
US clients - any extra paperwork?
We provide a W-8BEN-E; most services to US clients are billed without US withholding.
Who owns the IP?
You do. We license any reusable components that pre-exist; everything bespoke is yours.
Who we are a great fit for
Founders/NGOs shipping payouts, programs, or AI ops now.
Payment terms?
Diagnostics 100% upfront; Pilots 50/50; Retainers monthly in advance.
Can you just advise?
We can do advisory-only, but we prefer to ship and show numbers.
Ready?
If you have a goal, a blocker, and a link, you’re ready.
Book a Diagnostics Sprint