MVP Development for Startups

A focused first release to test a product idea.

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The scope

An MVP should settle an important question, not imitate the finished product with fewer screens. I work with founders or product owners to identify the decision the first release needs to support, then cut the scope until that test is possible. Depending on what is uncertain, the first useful result may be a prototype, a working feature or a small live product. I can lead the technical work and keep later phases visible without loading them into the first build.

When this helps
  • A product idea has several possible directions but limited time or budget
  • Stakeholders disagree on what the first release must prove
  • You need a usable first version without treating every future feature as a launch requirement

What I can deliver

  1. A clear first hypothesis, intended users and signs that the idea is working

  2. A prioritised scope with explicit omissions and technical dependencies

  3. Prototype or working release appropriate to the question being tested

  4. A review plan for what to learn after launch and what to build next

How I work

Name the question

I help define the user problem and the decision that evidence from the first release should inform.

Cut to a testable scope

I separate essential workflows from ideas that can wait and identify technical risks.

Prototype or build

I choose the lightest credible implementation for the agreed test and lead the work within my scope.

Learn and decide

I review what the release shows and help plan a next step rather than assuming a larger build is automatic.

Starting point
From $990per project

A testable first product flow, not a complete platform

This price covers the starting scope described above. I confirm a quote after reviewing your brief and existing systems. Third-party fees are separate.

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90-day cover for delivered development

For development work I deliver, I correct defects in the agreed scope reported within 90 days of launch. New features, changes by others and third-party outages are separate work.

Need ongoing support?See maintenance and support

Technology

  • React
  • Next.js
  • Node.js
  • Supabase
  • Stripe
  • Vercel

Frequently asked questions

Is a prototype the same as an MVP?

No. A prototype can test an interaction or concept without operating as a product. An MVP is a usable first release when real use is needed to answer the question.

How long will the first version take?

It depends on the question, integrations and whether a prototype is enough. I define the scope before suggesting a schedule.

Can the MVP grow into the full product?

Often, but not every experiment should. I make architecture trade-offs explicit so you can see what can be extended and what should be replaced if the idea works.

Talk to me.

Tell me where your product stands. I'll give you a direct view of the options and what I can take on.