Startup Development
Build your startup's MVP fast. I've helped founders ship products, raise funding, and iterate quickly. No agency overhead, direct communication.
Industry Challenges
Limited runway, need to ship fast
Can't afford full-time senior developer
Need technical guidance, not just code
Might need to pivot mid-build
Previous dev shop over-promised, under-delivered
How I Help
4-8 week MVP builds with weekly demos
Technical co-founder advice included
Flexible scope for pivots
Investor-ready architecture
Handoff documentation for your next hire
Startups need speed. You're burning runway while waiting for features. Agencies give you project managers and timelines that slip.
I work differently. Direct communication with you. Weekly demos of working software. Fixed scope where it makes sense, flexible where you need to pivot.
I've built MVPs that raised funding, MVPs that got acquired, and MVPs that died fast (which is also valuable - you learned quickly).
Why Choose Me
Industry Knowledge
I understand your business context, not just the technology.
Proven Results
Track record of successful projects in this space.
Best Practices
Industry-specific patterns and compliance considerations built in.
Clear Communication
No jargon. Regular updates. You always know what's happening.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do you handle limited runway, need to ship fast in the startup development industry?
4-8 week MVP builds with weekly demos
How do you handle can't afford full-time senior developer in the startup development industry?
Technical co-founder advice included
How do you handle need technical guidance, not just code in the startup development industry?
Flexible scope for pivots
How do you handle might need to pivot mid-build in the startup development industry?
Investor-ready architecture
How do you handle previous dev shop over-promised, under-delivered in the startup development industry?
Handoff documentation for your next hire
What experience do you have with startup development projects?
I've worked with multiple startup development clients over 16+ years, delivering solutions that understand the specific challenges and compliance requirements of the industry.
What does the process look like?
Initial call to understand your business context. Detailed brief. Weekly demos as we build. Direct communication throughout — no project managers in the way.
What Clients Say
"Stu gets AI development. He's fast, clever about what to automate, and ships real working tools. Most developers talk about AI - Stu actually builds with it."
"Stu's been embedded with our team for over a year. Daily standups, same Linear board, same Slack. When we needed a maintenance tracking module built - tenant requests, status workflows, admin dashboards - he scoped it and shipped it in six weeks. Our clients think he's internal."
"We've worked with Stu for nearly ten years. When we sell a build we can't handle in-house, he's the call. Joins our Slack, matches our standards, delivers under our name. Clients never know. That's not something you get from a random contractor."
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