MindForge

MVP development for startups, built to extend rather than rebuild in six months.

We turn a validated idea into a first product people can use: discovery, product architecture, web and mobile development, integrations and deployment. The first version stays small; the foundation under it does not cut corners.

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Who this is for

  • Founders with a validated idea and no engineering team of their own.
  • Businesses turning an internal idea into a product they can sell.
  • Teams weighing a licensed script against a custom build.
  • Founders who need web and mobile from one team.

What’s included

  • Discovery and written scope

    We define the smallest version worth launching and write down scope, budget and timeline before any code is written.

  • Product architecture

    Accounts, roles, data model and every planned user type designed in from day one, because they are the hardest things to change once users exist.

  • Web and mobile development

    Web apps in React, Next.js and Laravel; mobile apps in React Native and Flutter; APIs in Laravel, Node.js and NestJS.

  • Payments and integrations

    Subscriptions, one-off payments and third-party services, including regional payment gateways where global providers do not reach.

  • An admin back office

    The screens your team needs to run the product, usually built on Filament or Laravel Nova so effort goes into business rules rather than boilerplate.

  • Launch and what comes after

    Production deployment, monitoring, support, and continued development once real users start telling you what they need.

How it works

Four steps, agreed before any code is written.

  1. Step 01

    Scope

    We learn the business, identify the riskiest assumption and agree the smallest first release in writing.

  2. Step 02

    De-risk

    Where one dependency could sink the product, such as an AI or data service, we test it with real inputs before building around it.

  3. Step 03

    Build

    Short iterations you can see and use, on an account and data foundation built to production standards.

  4. Step 04

    Launch and learn

    We deploy, watch how people use it, and plan the next release from evidence rather than guesses.

Projects that prove it

Real work, anonymised. Each one is in our library.

All work

Nonprofit / Associations Client project

Membership & Association Management Platform

A self-service membership platform for an occupational safety and health association: tiered memberships with subscription billing, a jobs board, community groups, events, support tickets, and internal messaging — with a bilingual member portal and a full admin back office.

LaravelFilamentLaravel Cashier

Marketplace Client project

Gig Economy Marketplace

A two-sided marketplace connecting freelancers with clients posting short-term work, covering the full lifecycle from discovery to payment.

ReactViteNestJS

Consumer Services Own product

Salon & Barbershop Queue Management App

A mobile queue and appointment app for barbershops and salons: live seat and queue tracking, stylist assignment, per-shop loyalty points, and an onboarding flow that verifies each business before it goes live.

React NativeExpoNode.js

How we approach it

Field notes on build your mvp.

Questions

Build Your MVP: common questions.

How long does it take to build an MVP?

It depends on scope, which is why we don't quote a number up front. After scoping we agree a timeline in writing, before work starts, and keep the first version to the smallest set of features worth launching.

How is MVP development priced?

Well-defined MVPs are usually a fixed price; ongoing product work is a dedicated-team engagement. Either way, scope, budget and timeline are agreed in writing first.

Do you build web apps, mobile apps, or both?

Both. Our work library includes web platforms built with React, Next.js and Laravel, and mobile apps built with React Native and Flutter, often sharing one backend.

Should we start from a licensed script instead of a custom build?

Sometimes. A script can be a fast start when its core workflow matches your business. We've deployed and hardened several for clients, and we'll tell you honestly which route fits.

What happens after launch?

We keep deploying, monitoring and improving the product. An MVP usually moves into ongoing development once real usage shows what to build next.

Have something you need to build?

Whether you’re starting with an idea, improving an existing product, or trying to rescue unfinished software, we’ll help turn the next step into a clear plan.

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No sales presentation. We start with the problem.