MVP Development

AIGard builds a working first version of your product so you can test it with real users quickly. We focus the scope on what proves the idea, then build it on foundations that can grow.

The work typically covers:

• Scope definition and feature prioritization
• Clickable prototype and UX
• Core product build
• Analytics to measure usage
• Launch to first users
• A plan for what comes after the MVP

MVP Development is usually the right investment in one or more of these situations:

• You need to validate an idea before a larger investment
• You're preparing for a funding round or pilot customer
• A new product line needs a fast first release
• You want real usage data, not assumptions

On a 30-minute scoping call we confirm whether it fits your case and recommend a team shape and first milestones.

AIGard decides what goes into an MVP by working back from the one thing it must prove, then removing everything that does not support it. The result is a short, prioritized scope agreed with you.

Scope definition and feature prioritization are the first steps of the engagement. Features left out of the first release are not discarded. They move into a plan for what comes after the MVP, informed by usage data from first users.

An MVP built by AIGard is intended to be extended, not thrown away. We build on a production-grade stack while still keeping the first release small.

The scope is limited to what proves the idea, but the foundations are chosen so the product can grow. We also include analytics to measure usage and a plan for what comes after the MVP, so later work builds on real usage data and existing code.

We begin with discovery: goals, users, constraints and measures of success. From that we propose scope, architecture, milestones and a team shape in writing before build work starts.

Delivery then runs in iterations with regular demos, so you see working software early and can adjust direction with evidence.

Yes. We start with a review of the code and architecture, then agree what to keep, refactor or replace.

That gives you a clear assessment of the current state before you commit to further investment.

For MVP Development, AIGard engineers typically work with React, Next.js, Node.js, Python, Flutter, PostgreSQL, AWS and Google Cloud.

The stack is selected to fit the systems you already run, and engineers are matched to it before they join.

MVP Development is available through any of AIGard’s three engagement models: staff augmentation, where engineers join your team; a dedicated team that runs the workstream; or software outsourcing, where AIGard delivers a defined project.

The choice depends on how much of the delivery you want to manage, and it can change later under the same agreement.

Engineers typically start within two to four weeks of the scoping call. The exact date depends on the roles, seniority and number of people required.

We confirm a realistic start date in writing before you commit, and you meet the proposed engineers before work begins.

AIGard engineers typically cost 30–50% less than the fully loaded cost of a comparable US-based hire, with no recruiting fees, benefits overhead or insurance costs on your side.

The figure for a specific engagement depends on the model, the roles, the seniority mix and the size of the team. We issue a written proposal after the scoping call, so the commercial terms are agreed before any work starts.

NDAs are signed before any access is given, and engineers work inside your environment under least-privilege access, with permissions limited to their responsibilities.

Access is reviewed as roles change and removed when work ends. Our practices align with ISO 27001, SOC 2, GDPR and HIPAA, with PII masking, encryption and audit logging built into data work. We review your access policies, data-handling needs and vendor requirements during scoping.

You do. Intellectual property assignment is written into every contract, in every engagement model.

That covers source code, designs, documentation, data, models and prompts produced for you. Third-party components and their licenses are identified, so ownership is clear at handover.