Question 1

Who qualifies as a design partner?

Accepted Answer

Three seats, one per ICP: a Builder (AI engineer running production workflows), a Strategist (SEO/GEO operator running multi-step content pipelines), and an Operator (agency or consultancy running AI workflows for clients). You should have at least one real workflow already in production or close to it.

Question 2

What does the design partner program cost?

Accepted Answer

Nothing for 8 weeks. You get full Cromus platform access, Croms scoring on your real workflows, SKILL.md and ETHOS.md generation for your stack, and direct access to the founding team. After week 8, founding partner pricing is locked in for life.

Question 3

How much time will the program take?

Accepted Answer

No more than 30 minutes per milestone. Five touchpoints across 8 weeks: onboarding (W1), first scored workflow delivered (W3), midpoint feedback (W4), final review with outcome data (W6), and case study sign-off (W8). Everything in between is asynchronous.

Question 4

What's the difference between a design partner and a founding member?

Accepted Answer

Design partners are 3 hand-picked seats that get free platform access for 8 weeks plus direct roadmap influence. Founding members are 100 spots at $29/mo locked forever — full Ops-level platform, founding badge, roadmap input, and pricing that will never be offered again. Design partners convert into founding members at week 8.

Question 5

Is Founding Member pricing still available?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Founding Member spots are still available at $29/mo locked for life. Once all 100 spots are claimed, this rate closes permanently.

Question 6

What happens if all 100 founding member spots fill up?

Accepted Answer

The tier closes permanently. There will not be a second batch. Once the 100 seats are claimed, the next entry point is Builder at $29/mo or Ops at $99/mo — both include a 14-day free trial.

Question 7

Do I need a credit card to start?

Accepted Answer

No. The 14-day free trial covers both Builder and Ops — no credit card required. Access pauses after the trial and you're never auto-charged. Design partner applications are reviewed individually — apply by email and we'll respond within 48 hours.

Question 8

Can I publish a case study after the program?

Accepted Answer

Yes — and you review and approve everything before it goes live. The case study is co-authored, captures real outcome data (predicted vs actual cost, waste removed, governance gaps closed), and credits you as a Cromus founding design partner.

Question 9

What if I'm an enterprise or agency, not an individual?

Accepted Answer

Agency ($249/mo) runs the full AI Workflow Department on your own stack. White Label ($499/mo) is the tier for resale, agency branding, and client workspaces. Enterprise offers custom pricing for larger-scale or regulated deployments. Email alva@cromus.ai to start the conversation.