Private pilot
Built for operators who move fast.
We are in pilot launch. Pricing is custom and shared after qualification, not listed publicly. Explore what the Private Pilot includes and how we scope engagements.
Private Pilot Cohort
Custom Tier
Pilot launch · scoped privately
White-glove onboarding for scaling teams ready to unify operations under a single autonomous executive layer. Limited cohort availability. Commercial terms provided after your discovery call.
- Dedicated RAG Instance
- 12+ Core Platform Integrations
- Cross-Tenant Complete Isolation
- Weekly Custom CEO Briefings
No payment required to apply. Proposal shared after qualification.
Custom engagements. No public price list.
AethelLayer is onboarding a limited founding cohort. We scope each deployment to your stack and operational needs, then share commercial terms privately after a discovery call. What follows is what pilot membership includes and how we determine fit, not a checkout page.
Invite-only cohort
We are launching with a small Private Pilot group. Acceptance is selective so every team receives hands-on onboarding, not a self-serve trial.
Custom scope, not a SKU
Pilot engagements are scoped to your stack, team size, and operational priorities. There is no one-size-fits-all tier on this page because your deployment is not generic.
Pricing shared after qualification
Rates are discussed privately during the application process. We align on scope first, then provide a written proposal. Nothing is charged until both sides agree.
Founding pilot benefits
Early cohort members help shape the product roadmap and receive priority access to new agents, integrations, and executive-layer features as they ship.
What pilot includes
Everything in a Private Pilot engagement
All pilot customers receive the categories below. Specific depth within each category is calibrated during scoping.
Infrastructure
- Dedicated RAG instance with tenant isolation
- Encrypted vector store and retrieval pipeline
- Role-based access and audit logging
- Integration health monitoring dashboard
Onboarding & support
- Dedicated solutions engineer (14-day activation)
- Integration mapping workshop
- Policy and approval-flow configuration
- 30-day post-launch optimization check-in
Operational agents
- Hiring Agent with comp-band enforcement
- Finance Brain with multi-ledger sync
- Risk Radar with severity triage
- Weekly Briefing with custom KPI map
Executive layer
- Operations Score baseline and tracking
- Voice-to-Operations natural language commands
- Human-in-the-loop approval gates (Slack/email)
- Board-ready narrative exports with citations
Commercial model
How pilot pricing is determined
We do not publish rates during launch because no two pilot deployments are identical. After your discovery call, we send a written proposal that reflects the factors below. You review scope and terms before anything is signed.
Not included in public pricing
- No self-serve checkout or credit card signup
- No fixed per-seat calculator on this page
- No hidden fees after onboarding begins
Company scale
Team size, entity count, and operational complexity influence integration scope and agent configuration depth.
Integration footprint
Number of connected systems (HRIS, finance, comms, docs) and any bespoke connector requirements.
Agent activation
Which operational domains go live at pilot start vs. phased rollout in weeks two and three.
Support & briefing cadence
Weekly CEO briefings, custom OKR maps, and dedicated solutions engineer availability.
Security & compliance
DPA requirements, data residency preferences, and security documentation needs for your legal review.
From application to activation
How to get your pilot proposal
Submit application
Tell us about your stack, team size, and biggest operational bottleneck. Takes about five minutes.
Discovery call
30-minute session with our solutions team to map integrations, agents, and success criteria.
Scoped proposal
Written pilot plan with deliverables, timeline, and commercial terms. No obligation until you sign.
White-glove activation
14-day onboarding to live executive layer. Your dedicated engineer stays through full activation.
Pilot pricing FAQ
Common questions about cost and commitment
Why is pricing not listed on this page?
We are in Private Pilot launch. Every deployment is scoped individually based on your integrations, team size, and agent requirements. Publishing a generic price would misrepresent what pilot customers actually receive.
Is there a free trial?
No self-serve trial. The pilot is a white-glove engagement with dedicated infrastructure and onboarding. We offer a discovery call and written proposal before any commitment so you can evaluate fit without surprise costs.
What am I committing to when I apply?
Applying is not a purchase. It starts a conversation. You receive a scoped proposal after the discovery call and only proceed if the plan, timeline, and terms work for your team.
Will public pricing exist after the pilot?
We expect to introduce standardized tiers once the executive layer reaches general availability. Pilot cohort members typically receive preferential terms and early access to new capabilities.
Can we negotiate scope before signing?
Yes. Proposals are starting points. Most teams adjust agent rollout order, integration priority, or briefing cadence before finalizing. Scope and commercial terms are agreed together.
What payment terms apply to pilot customers?
Terms are defined in your individual proposal and order form. Invoices, deposits, and renewal structure are documented upfront. See our Cancellation & Refund Policy for general billing principles.
Billing and refund principles are outlined in our Cancellation & Refund Policy.
Reclaim your execution velocity.
Join the Private Pilot cohort and deploy the executive layer your team has been architecting toward, without another quarter of tool sprawl.