25+ Years Microsoft Stack • Azure Hosting

Build Your MVP for $250/Month — Real Code, Not No-Code

Working mockup in weeks, not months. You own the code, keep 100% equity, and work directly with a senior architect — not an agency team.

Working mockup in weeks — you own the code, keep 100% equity.

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25+ yrs Microsoft stack

$250/mo · $0 setup · 100% equity yours

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Software architect • Microsoft stack specialist • $100K+ on Upwork

Working mockup in 6-12 weeks

$250/mo — keep 100% equity

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The Founder's Dilemma

You need to build, but every option feels wrong

Give Away 25-50% Equity

Technical co-founders want major equity at $10M valuation = $2.5M+ given away

Burn $50K Upfront

Traditional development agencies want $20K-150K before you validate anything

Build It Yourself

Learn to code at 11pm after your day job. Takes 12+ months and looks amateur

No-Code Platforms

Still need technical skills, limited customization, trapped in their ecosystem

There's a Better Way

Build your MVP incrementally while preserving capital and equity. Professional code, Azure hosting, technical guidance—without the commitment of a co-founder or the cost of an agency.

Traditional Agency

$50,000 upfront

Our Approach

$250/month = $3,000/year

The Math: $250/month on a $30K burn rate = only 0.83% increase. Maintain 19.8 months runway instead of losing 2 critical months to upfront costs.

Real Example: EZ Electronics

A wholesale electronics business selling via social media, texts, and WhatsApp — no real storefront:

Social media selling → professional online store

Manual orders via text → customers buy directly online

Separate stock system → automated WholeCell integration

$250/month — 15+ hours/week saved, no equity given away

What you get:

Real code you own — not trapped in a no-code platform
Work directly with me — no account managers or handoffs
Validate before you scale — pivot without sunk costs
Technical guidance included — learn as we build together

What Clients Say

"Mike is an outstanding developer. Technically, he is highly proficient both in his area of expertise and in providing CTO-level consulting and advice. He is a problem-solver. Where there were technical challenges, he was able to find a development solution and implement. Mike also is responsive. He is consistently prompt and detailed-oriented in asking or answering questions. Mike also is honest both in his technical capabilities and billing. He didn't over sell me. If there was a task or solution that required a different technology or expertise, he told me and presented me with the solution. I also appreciated his sensitivity to, and honesty in, billing. Billing is an honor system. And I appreciate that he has been fair and honest in recording time. Overall, the best developer I have worked with to date and I believe my startup will be successful in large part because of the credibility he has brought to the project."

"Very happy with the results. Mike was very professional, did a great job communicating throughout the project, and produced exactly what we hoped for. Will definitely hire again."

"Mike was incredibly helpful in developing a software solution that is clean, efficient and effective. In our discovery phase he suggested alternatives to the original build sheet that were insightful and which simplified the process. His approach is very practical; he's easy to work with and keeps the end state in focus throughout the build. I would highly recommend Mike."

What You Can Build

Working mockups for validation—expand as you prove demand

SaaS Validation

B2B Software Demo

3 content pages explaining your product + 1 interactive demo showing core functionality. Perfect for customer interviews and seed pitch decks.

✓ Homepage with value prop ✓ Features walkthrough ✓ Working demo flow ✓ Email capture & analytics

Lead Generation

Pre-Launch Landing Page

Professional site to validate demand before building. Capture emails, schedule demos, and gauge market interest before investing in full product.

✓ Landing page with benefits ✓ Demo request workflow ✓ Waitlist signup ✓ Email automation

Marketplace MVP

Two-Sided Platform

Basic marketplace connecting buyers and sellers. Start manual, prove concept, then automate. Airbnb started with a WordPress site and PDF vouchers.

✓ Listings display ✓ Basic search/filter ✓ Contact forms ✓ Admin management

How It Works

Simple, transparent process—no surprises

Strategy Call

30-minute conversation about your idea, target users, and validation goals. We'll map out what to build first and what can wait.

Build Working Mockup

I develop your MVP incrementally—starting with core functionality that proves your concept. You see progress weekly, not after 6 months.

Test & Iterate

Launch your mockup to real users. Learn what works, pivot what doesn't. Expand features as you validate demand and secure funding.

Focused Development: I take only 1 client per month, giving your project dedicated attention. Working mockups typically ready in 6-12 weeks for validation. This is proof-of-concept investment—expand features as you prove traction and secure funding.

Preserve Equity, Not Capital

$250/month

6-month minimum • You own all code • Cancel after that

Technical Co-Founder

25-50%

equity given away

At $10M valuation:
$2.5M - $5M gone

Our Service

100%

equity preserved

Annual investment:
$3,000 total

What's Included:

3 content pages + 1 workflow conversion (up to 3 pages)
.NET Core web application on Azure
SQL Server database with proper architecture
Passwordless authentication (email/SMS)
Responsive design (mobile & desktop)
Application monitoring & logging
SSL certificate & custom domain
Technical guidance & architectural consulting
Monthly updates & maintenance
AI content generation (10 documents/month)

Need more AI? Professional ($500/mo) includes 50+ docs/month

Compare: Agency MVP = $50K+ upfront. You're investing $1,500 over 6 months to validate before scaling investment. Test for 3 months ($750), cancel if not working.

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What Does a Technical Co-Founder Really Cost?

Answer 6 quick questions. See the true cost of giving away equity vs. building for $250/mo.

Calculate Your Equity Cost

Work With an Experienced Architect

25+ years building enterprise applications for healthcare, finance, and SaaS companies. I've seen what scales and what breaks—you get that knowledge from day one.

Enterprise Experience

Built systems for RJW Barnabas Health, Community Health Systems, Baptist Health, and more.

Full-Stack Expertise

From database design to user interfaces. Azure infrastructure, SQL optimization, APIs—end to end.

Direct Access

You work with me, not account managers. Questions get answered immediately.

Technical Mentorship

Learn as we build. Be prepared for technical due diligence when fundraising.

Capacity Note: I take only 1 new client per month to ensure quality work. If we're a fit, let's talk soon.

Let's Talk About Your Project

Founder FAQs

Because I focus on only 1 client per month, your project gets dedicated attention rather than divided hours. Working mockups are typically ready in 6-12 weeks for validation—not a full product, but proof of concept to test with real users. This isn't "build full product fast"—it's "validate concept while preserving runway." Think Dropbox's 3-minute video that generated 70,000 signups before they built anything. Once you prove demand, we scale investment for full development.

Technical co-founders are excellent when both founders share equal passion and can work full-time. But they typically want 25-50% equity PLUS reduced salary. At a $10M valuation, that's $2.5-5M given away. Our service costs $3K annually—you preserve $2.497M in value. Use us to validate and build traction, then decide if you need a full-time technical partner.

Yes, 100%. All code, databases, and assets are yours. Full transparency: your application is built using my proprietary Hurrah.Core NuGet package (think of it as the foundation/infrastructure layer). You have perpetual access to this package and all future updates—it's not a subscription or additional cost. If you ever want to take your code elsewhere, any .NET developer can work with it. Your application code, business logic, and data are completely yours with no restrictions.

Seed funding rarely requires working products—interactive prototypes or proof of market demand often suffice. We can prioritize a demo-ready version for investor meetings. For Series A where you need real traction, we'd discuss scaling investment to accelerate development. The flexibility is the point—invest more as you prove more.

No-code platforms are excellent DIY tools—but you still need technical skills, hit limitations on custom logic, and get locked into their ecosystem. We write actual .NET Core code you own forever, hosted on Azure infrastructure that scales. Plus you get architectural guidance and best practices, not YouTube tutorials. Think of it as no-code pricing with custom code benefits.

You have three options: (1) Continue monthly to add features as you validate, (2) Cancel and take everything we've built—it's yours, or (3) Upgrade to Professional tier ($500/month) for faster development or additional apps. Most clients continue because the validation proves value, but you're free to walk away with everything.

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