Who this is for
The right fit
- Non-technical founders who need a builder, not a vendor
- Pre-seed and seed-stage companies racing to a launch
- Solo founders who want a partner-level technical voice
- Teams between technical leads with momentum to keep
What you can expect
Outcomes that matter
4-8 weeks
MVP launch
from kickoff to live users
Low 4 figures
Cost to first paying user
in cloud spend
Yes
Investor-ready stack
documented and demo-able
Want a deeper benchmark? See real numbers in client work or read engineering insights.
Anatomy
Challenges, approach, outcomes
The core shape of every engagement.
Challenges Addressed
- •Limited runway and need to move fast
- •Technical decisions with long-term consequences
- •No engineering team yet
- •Balancing speed with quality
Approach
- 1.Ruthlessly scope MVP to core value proposition
- 2.Choose proven technologies that scale
- 3.Build for iteration, not perfection
- 4.Document decisions for future team members
Outcomes
- Working MVP in weeks, not months
- Technical foundation that scales to Series A and beyond
- Clear technical narrative for investors
- Ready to hire and onboard first engineers
How we work
Engagement phases
A predictable rhythm from kickoff to handoff. Phases overlap when it makes sense.
Scope & Bet
Strip the idea to the smallest experiment that proves the core hypothesis.
- MVP spec
- Stack decision doc
- 6-week roadmap
Build the Spike
Ship the working MVP with auth, billing, and the one workflow that matters.
- Live MVP
- Analytics
- Deploy + monitoring
Launch & Learn
Get real users, watch the funnel, and iterate twice a week.
- Launch playbook
- Funnel dashboards
- Iteration backlog
Hand-Off
Document decisions, harden the codebase, and prepare to bring on a first engineer.
- Architecture handbook
- Hiring brief
- Onboarding flow
Curious how this maps to your context? Walk through the engagement process or jump straight to scoping a project.
Services
Services that deliver this solution
The capabilities Sri brings to bear on this engagement.
Stack
Technologies in play
The tools Sri reaches for when delivering this solution.
Industries
Best fit for
Sectors where this solution delivers the most value.
Proof
Recent work
Where this solution has delivered for real teams.
Startup MVP Launch
Live in 5 weeks, $2M seed closed
AI Document Processor
First customer in 6 weeks
Browse the full case study library or see who Sri has worked with.
Dig deeper
Further reading
Playbooks, blueprints, and writings that go deeper on this solution.
FAQ
Common questions
What founders and engineering leaders ask before kicking off.
Will I own the code?
Always. The repo, infra, and accounts live in your org from day one.
Can you keep going after launch?
Yes. Most founders keep me on a fractional-CTO retainer through the first hire, then I phase out cleanly.
More questions? Check pricing and engagement models or ask Sri directly.
Adjacent
Related solutions
Often paired with or sequenced after this engagement.
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