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01Forward-Deployed Engineering as a ServiceAurakil is Apprika's engagement package for forward-deployed engineering (FDE): an engineer embeds with your business and builds software, AI agents and automation, for a fee or equity.02AI Agent Development in CanadaApprika designs and builds AI agents and custom models for Canadian businesses: governed, auditable, model agnostic and built to respect PIPEDA and Quebec's Law 25.03Software & App Development for Montreal BusinessesApprika builds web and mobile apps, AI agents and brand design for Montreal and Quebec businesses, including bilingual products and Law 25-aware design.04Software & AI Development for Toronto BusinessesApprika builds custom software, AI agents, apps and brand design for Toronto and Ontario businesses, from startups to enterprise, with PIPEDA-aware design.05Forward-Deployed Engineer vs Consultant vs AgencyShould you hire a forward-deployed engineer, a consultant or an agency? A practical comparison of cost, speed, ownership and risk for founders and operators.06How to Choose an AI Agent Development Company in CanadaA buyer's checklist for choosing an AI agent development company in Canada: governance, privacy, model flexibility, ownership, evals and what to ask before you sign.07Software Development for EquityApprika builds software for a fee or, for selected companies, for equity under a signed written agreement. Learn how equity engagements with Aurakil work.08Own Your Software: Custom Software With No Forced SubscriptionWe build it, you own it. Apprika builds custom software, apps and AI agents that you own outright, with no forced subscription and no lock-in to us or any model.09AI Automation Agency in CanadaApprika builds AI workflow automation and agents for Canadian businesses: integrations, approvals and audit trails, delivered weekly. We build it, you own it.10MVP Development in CanadaApprika builds startup MVPs in Canada: scoped fast, shipped weekly, designed and engineered by one team, with an option to work by fee or equity. You own it.11What Is Forward-Deployed Engineering?What is forward-deployed engineering (FDE)? A plain-language guide to what a forward-deployed engineer does, where the model came from, and when it makes sense.12Canadian AI, App & Software Development StudioApprika is a Canadian AI, app and software studio. 50+ apps shipped, 930K+ downloads on one developer account. Now building for businesses. Book a call.
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