What to bring
One process, the people affected, its rough frequency and pain, the systems involved, and any known data or security constraints.
Contact
Bring one process. We will tell you whether it deserves a closer look.
The first conversation is a fit call, not a full discovery workshop. We look for a real business process, visible pain, an accountable owner, and enough context to decide whether a paid Process Discovery makes sense.
What this means in practice
What happens next
We decide whether the process merits a defined discovery scope, needs a different first step, or is not a fit at the moment.
Direct company details
AutoMates is legally operated by Sebastian Pforr in Augsburg, Germany. The Imprint and Privacy Policy are linked below.
A useful fit call
We do not need a perfect business case on the call.
A rough outline is enough: what the team repeatedly does, why it matters, what a bad outcome costs, and where the work touches systems or sensitive data. A full map and baseline are the purpose of Process Discovery.
Fit
The best first conversations are specific.
Good starting points
Manual data movement, recurring reporting, document-heavy administration, slow hand-offs, inaccessible process knowledge, repeated research, exception triage, and repetitive internal or customer operations.
What may need preparation first
A process with no owner, no access to source information, unresolved legal restrictions, or no agreement on the problem may need clarification before a workflow project can be responsibly scoped.
International delivery
The public site and delivery approach are English-first. AutoMates is legally based in Germany and can discuss regional hosting, language, time-zone, and confidentiality requirements in the context of the engagement.
Company and privacy
Clear routes for contact and due diligence.
Booking
Use the booking link to choose a suitable time for a fit call. The booking service is provided through HubSpot; privacy information is available in the Privacy Policy.
Legal entity
AutoMates is operated by Sebastian Pforr, Immenstädter Str. 16, 86163 Augsburg, Germany. The complete legal information is maintained in the Imprint.
Sensitive processes
If a process is confidential, state that at the outset. AutoMates can work under the client’s NDA or its own before detailed process information is shared.
Common questions
Answers before the call.
Clear answers to the practical questions that usually come up before a first conversation.
Is the first call free?
Yes. The fit call is for deciding whether a process merits a paid Process Discovery. It does not replace the discovery work itself.
Do we need to sign an NDA before the first call?
Not necessarily for a high-level fit conversation. If detailed process information is needed, AutoMates can work under the client’s NDA or its own before that information is shared.
Where can we find privacy and legal information?
The Privacy Policy and Imprint are linked in the site footer and on this page. They describe the legal entity, hosting and booking-service information, and relevant contact details.
AutoMates
Choose a time that works for your team.
The booking link opens the current AutoMates fit-call calendar. If the process is sensitive, mention that before sharing detail.