Non-technical founders need a development partner who can make tradeoffs explicit, translate ideas into scope, and protect the first build from unnecessary complexity.
The work should start by turning the idea into user flows, technical boundaries, and a roadmap that makes decisions clear before code is written.
The risky pattern is outsourcing execution without enough product and technical direction.
We define the product, technical scope, and delivery priorities together so you can understand the reasoning behind each tradeoff.
You do not need a CTO to get a credible first version built. MVPs start at €7,000 with scope, architecture, and delivery decisions documented in plain language, so you stay in control of the product without writing code.
The risk for non-technical founders is not bad code — it is invisible decisions. We surface every trade-off in writing, demo working software weekly, and structure the codebase so any future developer can take over.
Practical answers
MVP development starts at €7,000 for two core product features, with login, security, architecture, deployment, and 30 days of post-launch support included. UI/UX design and branding adds €2,000, and products with three or more features get a custom quote.
You do, from day one. The repository, cloud accounts, app store listings, and analytics all live under your ownership — there is no lock-in if you later hire in-house or switch teams.
Every build includes a 30-day post-launch window: we monitor errors and analytics, fix issues, and turn the first real usage into a prioritized iteration roadmap before handing over or continuing.
Yes, if the scope, milestones, and technical choices are explained clearly. The key is making tradeoffs visible instead of burying them in implementation.
Prepare the target customer, the main problem, examples of the desired workflow, and any constraints around timeline, budget, data, or integrations.
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Send the idea and we will help translate it into scope, risks, and a practical first roadmap.
