Transitioning from Seed to Series A, Expian needed to scale their engineering and product capability fast — without losing the agility that got them there. The challenge wasn't just headcount; it was finding the right seniority and skill mix across software engineering, data, and design, at different moments in their growth. Hiring full-time for every need wasn't viable. They needed embedded talent that could hit the ground running.
Alteam has supported Expian on an ongoing Augment retainer since 2022, placing contractors on 6 to 12-month engagements matched precisely to their evolving roadmap. We've supplied mid-level and senior software engineers, data engineers, and UX/UI designers — each vetted for both technical fit and cultural alignment with Expian's team. Contractors plugged directly into Expian's workflows, systems, and sprint cadences from day one.
Expian has been able to scale its product and engineering capability continuously across a critical growth phase, without the overhead or risk of permanent hires. The flexibility of the retainer model meant they could ramp up when demand spiked and recalibrate as priorities shifted — maintaining momentum through their Series A transition and beyond.