Tell me what needs to work.

Start with the critical path

A useful first message includes who the user is, what they need to do, what exists today, the important systems or constraints, and any timing requirement.

1. You send the briefEmail or the form — an early idea is enough.
2. I reply with questionsAbout the user, the workflow, and constraints.
3. We agree on a first stepA fit call, a scope, or a pointer elsewhere.

Submitting the form opens a prepared email in your default email app. Review it and press Send to finish.