Rapid software prototyping.
We turn your idea into a real product people can use and pay for, in weeks. For startups and businesses.
What it is.
Rapid software prototyping means building a working first version of a product quickly, then improving it with what real users tell you. You learn from real customers in weeks, instead of planning for months.
A mockup shows what a product could look like. A rapid prototype is a product people can use. They can sign up, try it and pay for it, so you find out whether the idea works before you spend more on it.
What you get.
A real first version of your product, sometimes called an MVP. You own all of it from the first day, and you build on it from there.
Web apps.
Online products, stores, dashboards and tools for your team.
Mobile apps.
For iPhone and Android.
Desktop software.
For Mac and Windows, with or without internet.
AI features.
Chatbots, automation and smart reports, built into your product.
How it works.
We talk.
You explain the idea. We ask the hard questions. Fifteen minutes, no sales pitch.
We plan.
What goes in the first version, and what doesn't. One flat price, one clear timeline.
We build.
Something real you can put in people's hands. Not a demo. Then we improve it with what real users tell us.
You own it.
All of it, from the first day.
Who it's for.
It fits when you have an idea and want to know if people will pay for it, when you need something real to show customers or investors, or when your team needs a tool and can't wait a year for it.
It's not the right way to replace a large system that's already running. If that's what you need, we'll say so on the first call.
Work we've done.
We've been early engineers, co-founders and CTOs, so we know what a first version needs.
Unstoppable Domains
Referral program and domain search
$0 to $1M. Unicorn in 2022
Autopilot
Stock trading app and partner tracking
$2.4B+ invested on the platform
And products we've built this year:
Kaizu
A quiet web browser for the Mac. Fast, simple and easy on your battery.
Connect the Dots
A map of knowledge you can explore. Anyone can connect the dots, and every line shows where it came from.
Kumiko
Tell it which windows you're building, and it lists every hinge and handle you need.
Common questions.
How long does rapid software prototyping take?
Weeks, not months. The exact timeline depends on what goes in the first version, and we agree on it before we start.
What does it cost?
One flat price, set once we agree on what goes in the first version. There are no monthly fees.
Is a rapid prototype the same as an MVP?
Very close. An MVP is the first version of a product that people will use and pay for. Rapid software prototyping is how we get you there quickly.
Will we have to throw it away and start over?
No. It's a real product, not a demo, and you build on it.
Do we own the code?
Yes. All of it, from the first day.
What happens after the first version?
We improve it with what real users tell us. Since you own all of it, your own team can also take it from there.
Do you only work with clients in Santa Monica?
No. We're based in Santa Monica and work with clients anywhere.
Let's build your idea.
Tell us what you have in mind on a 15-minute call. If we're not the right fit, we'll say so.