Incentives, unless substantial, wouldn't be effective with this demographic. Moreover, working with a pre-seed startup meant that resources for incentives were limited. The response rate was modest, and scheduling sessions required persistence and flexibility. Early on, we were transparent about the potential hurdles and the implications for the timeline. Toward the end of recruitment, we expanded our criteria slightly to include participants just below the income threshold. We aligned with the client by emphasizing that usability goals focused on universal ease of use, which would still yield valid insights regardless of minor differences in financial profile.