Non-technical founders
I know this problem inside out. I can’t judge the code, and I’ve heard the horror stories.
We turn your idea into a plain-English scope and build it in steps you can click through. Any engineer you trust can check the repo.
MVP development
MVP development for non-technical founders
Start with scoping: who it's for, the one job it must do, and what can wait. Then we design and build v1 in code you own.
- Code in your GitHub from day one
- You talk to the founders
- A clickable flow before any code
30 minutes with a founder. Times show in your time zone.
MVP development at a glance
MVP development services for non-technical founders. We scope v1 with you, design it, and build it in code you own, in your GitHub from day one.
- Who it’s for
- Non-technical founders
- Founders burned by an agency or freelancer
- Founders who outgrew a no-code or AI-generated prototype
- What we build
- MVPs for non-technical founders
- SaaS MVP development
- Rebuilding a no-code or AI-built prototype
- What to cut from v1
- Built with
- Figma
- Next.js and React
- React Native or Flutter
- Supabase and PostgreSQL
- Stripe
- What you own
- Code in your GitHub from day one
- Cloud and store accounts in your name
- IP assigned as each invoice is paid
How we'd build yours
Example plan
We don't have public case studies yet. This is an example plan, not a past client project: a Denver founder building booking and payments for independent HVAC contractors.
- Scope
Accounts go in your name. We agree on v1 and write down what waits. You get a clickable flow and a cut list.
- First screens
Sign-up and main screens on a preview link. You create a contractor account yourself.
- Core workflow
A homeowner books a job, and a technician sees it on their phone.
- Payments
Stripe deposits and invoices, plus an admin view for bookings and refunds.
- Pilot
A few contractors you pick try it. We fix what they trip on.
- Launch
Backups, error alerts, and launch.
An example, not a promise. Your own plan comes out of scoping.
Who this is for
Sound familiar?
Founders burned by an agency or freelancer
I paid for months and never saw anything working.
You follow the build on a preview link you open yourself, and on a board written in plain English. If something slips, you hear it from us early.
Founders who outgrew a no-code or AI-generated prototype
It proved people want this. Now every new feature is a workaround.
We keep what works, move your users and data, and rebuild the core in code you own.
What we build
MVPs for non-technical founders
You know the problem and the people who have it. We write v1 in plain words: who the user is, the one job it must do, and what can wait. Then we build it in small steps, with a one-line reason for each technical choice.
- A service you run by hand, as software
- A marketplace that starts in one city
- A replacement for a messy spreadsheet
SaaS MVP development
A SaaS MVP needs fewer parts than most founders expect: sign-up, one core workflow, Stripe for payments, and a small admin view. Need a launch site too? We can build it alongside your MVP.
- One core workflow, nothing else
- A simple paid plan before full billing
- Trial drop-off tracking
Rebuilding a no-code or AI-built prototype
No-code and AI app builders are good for testing an idea, and they strain once real users arrive. We review what you have, keep the flows users know, and rebuild the core in code you own. If the prototype can carry v1, we leave it alone.
- A written review before any rebuild
- Your users and data moved over
- The fragile parts replaced first
What to cut from v1
Most first feature lists hold two or three versions of the product. For each line we ask: would users still get the main value without it? If yes, it waits. Common cuts: chat, extra languages, detailed reports, a custom admin panel, and anything you can do by hand at first.
- Approvals and onboarding done by hand
- Ready tools for email, sign-in, and support
- The one flow that proves demand
How a project runs
Plain English at every step, and calls set around your working day.
How we start
We start with scoping: your users, the one job v1 must do, and what can wait. Before any code, the repo, domain, and cloud accounts are set up in your name. Code lives in your GitHub from day one. IP is assigned to you as each invoice is paid.
Working together
Our team is in India, and we set call times around your working day. You follow progress on a preview link and in written updates, and your notes shape what we build next.
A board you can open
The board is in plain English, and quick questions go in a shared Slack channel. If something won't work, we say so before we start. AI drafts; a named engineer reviews every change. We price by the project or the week, so faster work doesn't raise your bill.
Stack, and why
Figma
The clickable flow you try before we write code.
Next.js and React
Web and SaaS MVPs, with screens and server code in one project.
React Native or Flutter
MVP app development, only when v1 has to be an iPhone and Android app.
Supabase and PostgreSQL
Ready-made sign-in, database, and file storage.
Stripe
Cards, Apple Pay, Google Pay, and subscriptions, in your own Stripe account.
GitHub repository in your name
You own the repo and control who has access.
A shared Slack channel with our team
Questions, updates, and preview links in one place.
Questions founders ask
Straight answers, including the ones about cost and time.
What is an MVP?
A minimum viable product (MVP) is the smallest version of your product that real users can sign up for and use. It does one job well, so you learn whether people want it before you pay to build everything else. MVP development is the work of scoping, designing, and building that version, then learning from its first users.
What are the steps of MVP development?
Startup MVP development runs in five steps, in order: scope (who it's for, the one job it must do, and what can wait), design (a clickable flow before any code), build (v1 in your GitHub), launch (to real users), and grow (what first users actually do decides v2). You can see every step on a shared board.
What is the difference between an MVP and a prototype?
A prototype shows how the product will work, and people can click through it, but nothing real happens behind the screens. An MVP is real software that real users can sign up for and use. Many founders test the idea with a prototype first, then build the MVP.
How much does an MVP cost?
It depends on scope: how many kinds of users, how many screens, which integrations, and whether v1 is web, mobile, or both. On the call, you get a ballpark range. After scoping, you get a written estimate for each phase, so you can decide before you commit.
How long does it take to build an MVP?
It depends on what v1 has to do. The biggest factors are the number of user types, payments and integrations, and how quickly decisions come back. Scoping ends with a written plan, so you know what the build involves before it starts.
Do I need a technical co-founder first?
No. You need to know the problem and your users. We make the technical calls and write down why, so a future CTO starts with the repo and the reasons.
Can investors or a future CTO check and take over the code?
Yes. The repo and accounts are in your name, built with tools a new hire already knows. Any engineer you trust can review the code at any time.
Should I use a no-code or AI app builder instead?
Sometimes, yes. If a no-code tool can test your idea, we'll say so on the first call. Custom code makes sense when you need your own logic, payments, or room to grow.
Who owns the code and IP?
You do. Code lives in your GitHub from day one. IP is assigned to you as each invoice is paid. The domain, cloud, and Stripe accounts are yours too.
What hours do you work?
Our team is in India. We set call times around your working day, wherever you are, and questions go in a shared Slack channel.
Tell us the idea. We'll help you decide what v1 should be.
Or tell us which one sounds like you:
Or put it in writing
A few lines are enough to start, and nothing here commits you to anything.
- Tell us what you’re building.Who it’s for, what it needs to do, and any deadline you’re working to.
- A founder reads it.You get a reply by email, usually with a couple of questions.
- We talk for 30 minutes.You leave with a ballpark range, and a straight answer if we’re not the right fit.
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