Your Runway Is Shrinking. Agencies Want $30k. You Need an MVP Now.

Because I've already done this. I built and launched my own AI startup (IconLab), ranked it #1 on Google, and made the hard call to shut it down when the monetization wasn't right. I've also been paid to build a landing page for a funded AI startup (Jabali.ai). I think like a founder because I've been one—and that means I obsess over your budget and speed, not just code. My age means I learn fast, I don't have legacy habits, and I'm hungry to prove myself on every single project.

Everything is handled with full parental oversight. My parent co-signs all contracts, manages the business bank account, and is present (off-camera) on all strategy calls. You get a standard service agreement with clear scope, payment terms, and deliverables—the same as you'd get from any professional studio. Legally, you're contracting with my parent-managed business entity. No gray areas, no surprises.

Because it protects both of us. The 50% upfront commits you to the scope we agreed on, and commits me to delivering it. I only take on 1-2 projects at a time, so when you pay that deposit, you're buying my full focus for the next 28 days. The remaining 50% is only due when you're satisfied and the code is in your hands. If I don't deliver the agreed scope in 30 days, you get a full refund—guaranteed.

Included: a fully functional React/Next.js frontend, Node/Express backend with user authentication, database with CRUD, one AI-powered feature (OpenAI API), deployment on Vercel/Railway, a complete GitHub repo with README, and a 30-day bug fix window after launch. Not included: ongoing hosting costs (you own the accounts), custom UI/UX design from scratch (I use and customize a professional template system to keep costs down), and major feature additions beyond the agreed scope. We'll nail the scope in our first call so there are zero surprises.

Total transparency from day one. Week 1 is a scoping call where we lock in the core MVP metric and feature list. After that, you get access to a shared GitHub repo (see every commit), a Notion project board (track every task), and a live Friday demo each week where you see real progress. I've been in your shoes—I know the fear of hiring a dev who goes silent. That won't be me. If something's blocked, you'll know within hours, not days.

You get a 30-day bug fix window post-launch at no extra cost—if something's broken, I fix it fast. For new features or changes beyond the original scope, I offer a discounted rate of $75/hour (most agencies charge $150+) or we can scope a separate mini-sprint. The code is 100% yours—you can also take it to any other developer. No lock-in, no hostage code.

The SaaS MVP Sprint is a fixed 28-day timeline from kickoff to deployed product. Smaller projects (landing pages, single-feature tools) can ship in 1-2 weeks. I'll give you a concrete delivery date before we start, and the Friday demos mean you'll always know if we're on track. I don't miss deadlines—my reputation (and refund guarantee) depends on it.

My core stack: React, Next.js, TypeScript on the frontend; Node.js, Express on the backend; PostgreSQL or MongoDB for databases; and OpenAI / Gemini APIs for AI features. I've also published an iOS app (Swift) and have TensorFlow certification for custom ML work. I pick the right tool for your project, not whatever's trendy. If your project needs something outside my wheelhouse, I'll tell you upfront—no bluffing.

Three things: (1) A clear problem statement—what pain are you solving and for whom? (2) Any existing designs, Figma files, or competitor references you like. (3) Access to any third-party accounts (OpenAI API, Vercel, etc.)—I'll walk you through setting these up. Don't have designs? No problem. I'll use a proven template system and customize it to your brand. The less you bring, the more we'll figure out together in the scoping call.

Yes. Every project includes a 30-day post-launch bug fix window at no extra cost. After that, I offer optional monthly maintenance retainers starting at $300/month for uptime monitoring, minor updates, and priority support. But you're never locked in—the code is yours, fully documented, and any competent developer can pick it up.