FIRST VERSION
Get a real product in front of real customers in weeks, not quarters
I get a working product in front of real customers in 4 to 10 weeks, so you learn whether people will pay before you commit a year and a budget. You end up with usage data that settles the roadmap argument, and proof that supports a raise.
Overview
The value is in what gets left out. Scoping starts with the single behaviour that proves or kills the idea.
It is built on a stack the full product can grow into, so a successful test becomes version two instead of a rewrite.
- Scoped hypothesis and success metric
- Designed and built core journey
- Analytics and feedback capture
- Launch plus a two-week iteration window
- Service
- MVP development for startups
- Typical timeline
- 4 to 10 weeks
- Starting from
- $8,000
- Your partner
- Md Sabbir Ahmed
- Based in
- Austin, TX, United States
What is it?
I get a working product in front of real customers in 4 to 10 weeks, so you learn whether people will pay before you commit a year and a budget. You end up with usage data that settles the roadmap argument, and proof that supports a raise.
Who is it for?
- Business owners and founders
- Consultants and coaches
- Law firms and professional service firms
- Agencies and studios
- Startups and SaaS founders
- Growing small and mid-sized businesses
Delivered remotely across United States, United Kingdom, Canada, the Gulf states and the wider MENA region.
When should you use it?
- You need evidence that people will pay before committing a large budget.
- You are raising and need a working product, not a deck.
- The idea has several possible shapes and you need one in market to choose.
What results can you expect?
- A usable product with the one core loop, live for real users.
- Evidence on activation, usage and willingness to pay.
- A clear build-or-stop decision instead of an opinion.
What are the alternatives?
An honest comparison of the other routes, including the ones that do not involve me.
Landing page test
Cheapest signal on interest, none on usage or retention.
No-code prototype
Fast to validate flows. Usually rebuilt once usage grows.
Full product build
Skip the MVP only when the market is already proven.
What does implementation look like?
- STEP 1
Diagnose
A working session to find the real constraint, the cost of it, and the measure that will prove it moved.
- STEP 2
Scope
A written plan with fixed scope, quote and timeline before any build starts.
- STEP 3
Build
Two-week sprints with a live preview at the end of each, so direction can change before it gets expensive.
- STEP 4
Launch
Migration, training and documentation, then a monitored go-live.
- STEP 5
Improve
Measure against the agreed metric and iterate, or hand over fully. You own the code either way.
Business outcomes
Learn in weeks, not quarters
Real customer behaviour in 4 to 10 weeks, while the opportunity is still open.
Lower risk on the big spend
Commit the full budget only after the market has answered.
Evidence investors accept
A working product and usage data instead of slides.
Nothing thrown away
Version two extends the same codebase.
Where this creates leverage
Marketplace validation
Prove supply and demand with manual matching behind a real interface.
SaaS pilot
One workflow, real billing, ten paying customers.
AI product test
Show the output quality is good enough before building the platform.
Mobile concept
A store-ready app for a focused audience.
Test the idea before you spend a year on it FAQs
How do I build an MVP?
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Define one core user journey, cut everything that does not serve it, design those screens, build on a stack you can extend, launch to a small group of real users, and decide the next build from their behaviour.
How long does MVP development take?
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Four to ten weeks depending on the number of integrations and whether mobile is included.
How much does an MVP cost?
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Most MVPs fall between $8,000 and $30,000.
Will the MVP code be thrown away later?
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No. MVPs are built on production stacks so version two extends the same codebase.
More questions are answered on the full FAQ page.