Build and Validate Your App MVP in Days Not Months

Join the 10% of startups that succeed by validating early and iterating fast

90% of startups fail (CB Insights, 2024). Don't waste months building the wrong product. Test your market fit in weeks with our AI-powered rapid prototyping – 85% faster and 89% more affordable than traditional development.

Create Fast, functional MVPs

Create

Fast,
functional MVPs

Validate Ideas, cost-effectively

Validate

Ideas,
cost-effectively

Iterate Fail/pivot, or succeed/launch

Iterate

Fail/pivot,
or succeed/launch

Learn Our Process

Quickly Moving from Concept to Market is Challenging

Being able to rapidly prototype and validate your digital applications makes all the difference between success and failure. Yet, startups and SMBs have an uphill battle.

Limited Resources

Traditional development teams are expensive and time-consuming to build, making rapid iteration nearly impossible.

Market Uncertainty

Without quick validation, you risk building something nobody wants, wasting precious time and capital.

Technical Complexity

Modern software development requires expertise across multiple domains, creating barriers to entry for innovators.

The Startup Reality Check

90%of startups fail overall (Embroker, 2025)
42%fail due to lack of market need (CB Insights)
29%run out of cash before validation (CB Insights)
18%of first-time founders succeed (Revli, 2024)

Don't become a statistic. Validate fast, iterate smart.

Our Rapid PrototypingWorkflow

From concept to deployment in days, not months. Our streamlined process leverages AI-powered development to accelerate every phase of your project.

Discovery and Planning Process
011-2 days

Discovery & Planning

Your startup MVP prototype should match your vision as closely as possible. Working collaboratively, we develop a detailed Product Requirements Document (PRD) using rapid prototyping methodologies to guide our AI-powered development process.

Rapid Prototyping Process
023-7 days

AI-Powered Rapid Prototyping

With PRD in hand, we leverage AI development tools to create multiple functional MVP prototypes, testing various user interface designs and core feature implementations for your SaaS or digital product.

Market Validation Process
035-8 days

Market Validation & User Testing

Your startup MVP looks great...but how will your target market respond? Our modern market validation techniques, including user testing and market sizing analysis, provide the customer feedback you need for product-market fit.

Iterative Development Process
043-7 days

Iterative MVP Development

With market validation insights, we refine and enhance your minimum viable product through rapid iteration cycles, incorporating user feedback and market research to optimize for startup success and scalability.

Handoff and Launch Process
051-2 days

Launch & Deployment

Time to launch your validated MVP! We deploy your product to production, provide comprehensive handoff documentation, and offer ongoing development support to ensure your startup's continued growth.

Why Choose Our Process?

85%
Faster Delivery
92%
Smaller Development Team
89%
Lower Investment
90%
Faster Go-To-Market

TransparentPricing Options

As a startup or SMB, budgets can be tight. With Expected X, we offer a flexible equity system for balancing upfront costs with our own investment in your success. Compare our $3K-15K rapid prototyping to traditional development.

Traditional vs Expected X

Traditional Development

Cost Range:$50K-150K
Timeline:3-6 months
Team Size:5-12 people
Market Validation:After build

Expected X

Cost Range:$3K-15K
Timeline:2-4 weeks
Team Size:1-2 experts
Market Validation:Week 3
Save $47K+
on initial development
Compared to traditional $50K minimum
Launch 85%
faster to market
2-4 weeks vs 3-6 months
Validate
in week 3
Know if your idea works before full build

Flexible Payment Options

Adjust the slider to see how equity and cash payments combine
(Estimate only. Contact us for a detailed proposal).

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Payment7.5% EquityEquity

Payment

Immediate payment

$9,000
Upfront payment amount

Equity Percentage

Company Stake

7.5%
(Share value estimated in proposal)

Why choose an equity partnership?

  • • Reduce upfront costs significantly
  • • Align our success with your success
  • • Long-term partnership and support
Durability

Retainer Option

Ongoing development partnership

Need continuous development support after handoff? Our retainer option provides dedicated development hours (from a senior HUMAN developer!) at a reduced rate.

  • • $12,550/month minimum for 80 hours active development
  • • Additional development hours billed at $85/hour
  • • Priority support and communication
  • • Flexible scope adjustments
Frequently Asked Questions

Frequently AskedQuestions

Everything you need to know about our rapid prototyping process, pricing, and how we can help accelerate your project.

Our rapid prototyping services range from $3,000 to $15,000 depending on complexity and features. This is 89% more affordable than traditional development which typically costs $50K-150K. We also offer flexible equity partnerships to reduce upfront costs for startups with limited cash flow.
A prototype is a preliminary model to test concepts and user interfaces, while an MVP (Minimum Viable Product) is a functional product with core features ready for real users. Our rapid prototyping process creates both - starting with interactive prototypes and evolving into a market-ready MVP within 2-4 weeks.
We use modern market validation techniques including user testing, customer interviews, landing page validation, competitor analysis, and market sizing. Our process validates your product concept by week 3, helping you avoid the 42% of startups that fail due to lack of market need (CB Insights).
Yes! Our AI-powered rapid prototyping process can deliver a functional SaaS MVP in 2-4 weeks. This includes user authentication, core features, database integration, responsive design, and deployment. We focus on essential functionality first, allowing you to validate your concept and iterate based on real user feedback.
Our market validation includes competitor analysis, target audience research, user testing sessions, landing page validation, customer interview facilitation, market sizing analysis, and product-market fit assessment. We provide actionable insights to help you make data-driven decisions about your startup's direction.
AI development tools help us generate code faster, automate testing, optimize performance, and implement best practices automatically. This allows our small team of 1-2 experts to work 85% faster than traditional 5-12 person teams, while maintaining high quality and reducing development costs significantly.
After successful validation, we help you scale your product based on user feedback and market data. Options include continued development through our retainer program, equity partnership for ongoing support, feature expansion, user acquisition strategies, and preparation for fundraising or further investment.
Absolutely! We specialize in helping non-technical founders bring their ideas to life. We provide clear communication, detailed documentation, and education throughout the process. Our collaborative approach ensures you understand every decision and can confidently lead your startup's technical direction.
Quality comes from our experienced team (decades of experience), proven frameworks, automated testing, AI-assisted code review, and comprehensive security audits. Our rapid delivery comes from efficiency and modern tools, not cutting corners. Every MVP includes thorough testing and follows industry best practices.
Startups using rapid prototyping have significantly higher success rates because they validate market fit early and iterate quickly. While 90% of startups fail overall, those who validate their concept within the first few weeks have much better odds of joining the 10% that succeed. Our process helps you fail fast and cheap, or succeed faster.
Our rapid prototyping process allows us to deliver a functional MVP in less than 4 weeks for most projects. This is significantly faster than traditional development, which often takes 3-6 months for similar functionality.
We leverage modern, proven technologies including React/Next.js for frontend, Node.js/Python for backend, Supabase for database storage, and cloud platforms like GCP, AWS or Vercel for deployment. Our AI-assisted workflow allows us to rapidly implement best practices and optimize for performance from day one.
Our equity partnership allows you to trade a percentage of company ownership for reduced upfront costs. For example, instead of paying completely with cash up front, you might pay $9,000 cash plus 7.5% equity. We are flexible with our compensation options so we encourage you to contact us for a proposal that best fits your current capabilities. In any case, we become invested in your success and provide ongoing support as your technology partner.
Our process includes discovery and planning, functional prototype development, user testing integration, core feature implementation, responsive design, basic security measures, and deployment to a production environment. You'll have a working application ready for users.
Yes! We offer various support options including retainer-based ongoing development, equity partnerships that include long-term support, bug fixes and security updates, and scaling assistance as your user base grows. We're committed to your long-term success.
Our iterative development process is designed for flexibility. We provide regular updates and incorporate feedback at every sprint. Minor changes are included, while larger scope changes are discussed and can be accommodated with timeline adjustments.
We use AI-powered development tools, proven frameworks, and automated testing, but we are also experienced developers with decades of experience, so the human element is never fully removed. Our rapid delivery comes from efficiency and automation, not cutting corners on quality. Every project includes comprehensive testing and security reviews.
We specialize in startups and small to medium businesses (SMBs) across all industries. Whether you're launching a new website, digitizing business processes through an app, or scaling an existing solution, we have experience with e-commerce, SaaS, fintech, healthcare, and many other sectors.
Absolutely! We have extensive experience integrating with existing systems, APIs, databases, and third-party services. Our team can assess your current infrastructure and build solutions that complement and enhance your existing technology stack.
We handle scope changes transparently. Minor adjustments are typically absorbed within the project timeline. For major changes, we'll provide updated timelines and pricing. Our goal is to deliver what you need while maintaining clear communication about any impacts to budget or timeline.

Still have questions?

We're here to help! Schedule a free consultation to discuss your project requirements, timeline, and how our rapid prototyping process can work for you.

Let's Build SomethingAmazing Together

Ready to accelerate your project? Tell us about your vision and we'll show you how our rapid prototyping process can bring it to life.