MVP development for startups
An MVP should be small, but it should not feel cheap. The first version of your product is what investors click through, what early users judge you by, and what your team builds on for years. It deserves someone who cares about all three.
I build MVPs for startups as a single product engineer: I design the screens, build the backend and frontend, and ship it to production. One person, one codebase, no handoffs.
Absolutely tremendous developer, creator, and leader.
Ruan is exactly the person you want in the room. He is incredibly innovative and possesses a rare combination of elite technical capability and tremendous design skills.
He has my highest recommendation for any organization looking for a top-tier developer and leader.
What I can help with
- Scoping: cutting the idea down to a version worth shipping
- Interface design that makes a small product feel finished
- Full stack build with TypeScript, Node.js, React, and PostgreSQL
- Integrations: payments, auth, email, and third party APIs
- Production deployment with monitoring and error tracking
- Iterating after launch based on what real users do
Experience
I have built first versions for companies like Queie, Flipfox, and Frevo, and I spent close to five years growing VESYL from its first commit into a full shipping platform. I know which shortcuts are safe in week one and which ones you will be paying interest on in year two.
Questions
How long does it take to build an MVP?
Most MVPs I build take between four and ten weeks, depending on scope. The biggest factor is not the code, it is how quickly we can agree on what to leave out. The scoping conversation at the start is where the timeline is really decided.
How much does MVP development cost?
I quote a fixed fee for the agreed scope, so the price does not drift as we go. The number depends on what we are building, and you will have it in writing before any work starts. Email [email protected] with your idea to get a proposal.
What do you need from me to start?
A clear description of the problem and who it is for. You do not need designs, specs, or a technical background. Turning a rough idea into a concrete plan is part of the work.
What happens after the MVP launches?
Whatever the product needs. Some clients keep me on a monthly retainer to iterate, others take the codebase in house. Either way you own the code, and it is written so that the next engineer can pick it up without a decoder ring.
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Let's chat
Send me an email and tell me what you are building and what kind of help you need.
If I am not the right fit, I will say so and try to point you to someone who is.