Startup MVP Development

A focused staff augmentation engagement that helped a fintech startup go from idea to launched MVP, enabling them to raise $5M in seed funding.

The Engagement

A first-time founder had a compelling vision:

• Great idea - Novel approach to personal finance
• No tech team - Founder was non-technical
• Limited runway - Needed to launch before money ran out
• Investor pressure - Demo needed for fundraising

They needed a team to build their vision.

Our Team

We provided a small, focused team for rapid development.

Team Composition

• 1 Technical Lead
• 2 Full Stack Developers
• 1 Mobile Developer

Engagement Approach

1. Lean MVP - Only essential features
2. Weekly Demos - Constant feedback loop
3. Founder Involvement - Daily standups
4. Speed Focus - Ship fast, iterate

The Work

Discovery

• Requirements gathering
• Technical architecture
• MVP scope definition
• Tech stack selection

Development

• Mobile app (iOS and Android)
• Backend API
• Admin dashboard
• Banking integrations

Infrastructure

• Cloud setup on AWS
• CI/CD pipeline
• Monitoring and logging
• Security baseline

Launch Support

• Beta testing coordination
• App store submissions
• Bug fixes and iterations
• Pitch deck technical content

Technology Stack

Results & Impact

The engagement enabled startup success:

• MVP launched on schedule in 6 months
• $5M raised with working demo
• 10,000+ beta users validated product
• Product-market fit confirmed with data

Engagement Model

How We Worked

• Remote-first with weekly video
• Daily async communication
• Shared Figma and docs
• Transparent progress tracking

Value Delivered

• Speed to market
• Technical guidance
• Fundraising support
• Knowledge transfer

Client Testimonial

"I couldn't have raised funding without a working product. The team didn't just write code—they helped me think through the product strategy."

— Founder & CEO, FinTech Startup

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