Startup MVP Development
From SAFE round to working product in 8–12 weeks. I build MVPs for pre-seed founders in Next.js and TypeScript — fast enough to validate, solid enough to scale.
What You Get
Production-Quality Code
Not a throwaway prototype. Clean TypeScript, proper architecture, ready for your first 1,000 users.
Full-Stack Delivery
Frontend, backend, database, authentication, deployment. One developer, one codebase, no coordination overhead.
Founder-Friendly Process
Weekly demos, async updates, direct Slack/email access. No account managers or project managers in between.
Tech Stack
Next.js 15
React 19, App Router, server components
TypeScript
Strict mode, type safety from day one
Firebase or Supabase
Auth, database, storage
Vercel
Deployment, preview URLs, edge network
Tailwind CSS
Rapid UI development
Why this stack: fast to build, cheap to host ($0–20/mo at MVP scale), scales to thousands of users
Pricing
Validate
$3,000–$5,000
2–4 weeks
- —Landing page + waitlist
- —Basic product or prototype
- —Test demand before building
Best for: testing demand before building
Launch
$5,000–$10,000
4–8 weeks
- —Full MVP with auth + database
- —Core feature loop
- —Deployment & handover
Best for: post-SAFE founders ready to build
Scale
$10,000–$20,000
8–12 weeks
- —Integrations + admin panel
- —Analytics + multi-role users
- —Complex feature set
Best for: founders with validated demand
Process
Week 1
Scope & Plan
Requirements, wireframes, and tech decisions. You know exactly what gets built before a line of code is written.
Week 2–3
Core Build
Authentication, database schema, and the primary feature. The skeleton of your product.
Week 4–6
Feature Completion
Secondary features, third-party integrations, and UI polish. Weekly demos throughout.
Week 7–8
Launch Prep
Testing, deployment, monitoring setup, and full handover with documentation.
Who This Is For
Good Fit
- ✓Pre-seed founders who just closed a SAFE or angel round
- ✓Technical co-founders who need a second pair of hands
- ✓Non-technical founders who need a developer they can trust
Not a Good Fit
- ✕Enterprise companies with procurement processes
- ✕Agencies looking for subcontractors
- ✕"I have an idea" without funding or budget
Ready to Build?
Book a free 20-minute call. I'll ask about your product, timeline, and budget — and tell you honestly whether I'm the right fit.
Built by Taro Schenker, full-stack developer.
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