Got a clear product vision? I'll build you a working MVP in four weeks.
No agency overhead, no six-month discovery phase. You bring the business vision, and I build the working software: web app, backend and database, deployed to your domain so you can put it in front of paying customers or investors as quickly as possible.
The challenge for early-stage founders
- You have a clear concept, market insight and perhaps even designs, but need an experienced developer you can rely on to actually build it.
- Agencies quote R500k+ and several months, often passing the actual work off to junior developers and account managers.
- Hiring freelancers can be hit-or-miss, and AI coding tools can generate a quick landing page but struggle to deliver production-ready logins, workflows, data integrity and deployments.
A practical, working product in four weeks
I'm a big fan of proper planning before writing a single line of code. We start by narrowing down the core workflow your first customers actually need, and then I build that properly in a focused four-week sprint.
As the sole developer on many startup projects, I'm used to working full-stack and wearing multiple hats: backend APIs, database design, web frontend and deployment. I use reliable, cloud-agnostic tools like Go, Java, PostgreSQL and Docker so your compute costs stay low and your runway stretches as far as possible.
- Working web application with authentication, core workflows and administrative tools
- Backend APIs and database, properly configured, hosted and documented
- Deployment to your own domain
- Full source code ownership once paid for
Rather than mockups or slide decks, here are a few complex applications I've built that run directly in your browser:
- Wartech / Harvester Wars IV: Browser-based real-time strategy games with resource gathering, fleet management, minimaps and AI logic, running smoothly at 60fps with no external plugins.
Wartech RTSHarvester Wars IV - Destroids: Fast vector arcade gameplay with real-time physics, particle systems and collision detection, rendered via Canvas 2D draw-call batching.
Destroids - Enterprise Idle / My Paddock: Simulation games managing state, progression calculations and continuous updates without bogging down the browser.
Enterprise IdleMy Paddock - WasmPascal / WasmCoffee: Full in-browser compilers generating WebAssembly bytecode client-side in real time.
WasmPascalWasmCoffee
How the four-week sprint works
- Before we start: Free 30-min call. We walk through your idea, sketches or wireframes. I'll give you honest feedback on whether it fits a four-week build, what to keep, and what to save for later. If we are on the same page, we agree on the scope and a fixed price.
- Week 1: Core workflow. The main user journey is up and running so you can click through it early and we can catch any faulty assumptions right away.
- Weeks 2–3: Build & integration. Logins, business rules, database persistence, admin screens and polish. You get a working staging link every Friday to try out and review.
- Week 4: Launch & handover. Deployment to your domain, environment setup, documentation and a proper handover call so you can demo to customers or investors with confidence.
Is this a good fit?
Good fit if- You have a clear product vision and know what business problem it solves
- You need an experienced developer who can build and deploy the complete stack without hand-holding
- You want to get a working product in front of users in weeks rather than quarters
- You want complete ownership of your code and infrastructure
- You only have a loose idea without specifics yet; we need clear workflows to build from
- You already have an existing desktop system to migrate (see Legacy Rescue), or an existing slow web app (see Performance Consulting)
- You are looking for an equity partner or investor rather than a contract developer
- You prefer large agency teams, daily standups and layers of project management
Pricing
Prices below are indicative; we agree on a firm fixed price in writing before any work starts.
- MVP Sprint: From R80,000 fixed price, agreed upfront and paid across milestones: project start, mid-point demo, and launch.
- MVP + Extended Features: From R125,000 for products requiring payment gateway integration, transactional email setups and analytics.
- Post-Launch Support: From R8,000/month for ongoing enhancements, monitoring and feature iterations. Cancel anytime.
Frequently asked questions
What if I only have sketches or a Figma file?
That is completely fine. Sketches, wireframes or a Figma design give us plenty to work with. We will iron out the details together during planning before any code gets written.
What stack will you use?
Whatever gets the product built cleanly and is easiest to maintain long term. Usually Go or Java on the backend, PostgreSQL for the database, and straightforward JavaScript, TypeScript or WebAssembly on the frontend. No bloated frameworks that run up hosting costs unnecessarily.
Do I own the code?
Yes, 100%. Once paid for, the full source code, build instructions and documentation belong to you. You are never locked in to me.
Can you help after launch?
Yes. Many founders keep me on a small monthly retainer for the first few months while finding initial traction. Once you are ready to bring development in-house, I hand everything over cleanly.
What if my requirements change mid-build?
We agree on the core workflow upfront so the four-week build stays focused. Small adjustments along the way are normal. If you discover you need to take a completely different direction, we pause and figure out a sensible plan rather than building the wrong thing.
Let's talk through your product idea
Book a 30-min MVP Call