Home
About
Approach
For Founders
Contact
How to build an MVP that actually works

As a Fractional CTO, I've learned that the key to building a successful MVP is understanding what "minimum" really means. It's not about building the smallest possible product, it's about building the smallest product that can deliver real value to users and validate your business assumptions.

The best MVPs I've helped build were the ones that focused on solving one problem really well, rather than trying to solve many problems poorly. They were simple, focused, and designed to learn quickly - perfect for startups that need to move fast and validate ideas efficiently.

MVP Principles
Four beliefs that guide how I think about MVPs

Fractional CTO Approach

As a Fractional CTO, I help you build the smallest possible version that delivers real value. Focus on the core problem and build just enough to test your assumptions with senior-level technical guidance.

Faster Validation

Get your MVP to market quickly with proven development strategies. I help you test key assumptions fast and cheaply, with hands-on development and strategic guidance that accelerates learning.

User-Focused Development

Build MVPs that solve real problems for real users. I help you avoid feature creep and focus on what matters most, with technical decisions that serve user needs and business goals.

Rapid Iteration

Plan for quick iteration based on what you learn. As a Fractional CTO, I help you build systems that support fast iteration, with technical foundations that scale as you grow.

Building a Better MVP
Practical tips for creating effective MVPs
1
Work with a Fractional CTO for strategic guidance
2
Identify your core value proposition clearly
3
Build only what's necessary to test it
4
Get it in front of real users quickly
5
Measure what actually matters to your business
6
Be prepared to pivot based on feedback
7
Plan for technical scalability from day one

The Fractional CTO Advantage for MVPs

As a Fractional CTO, I help you build MVPs that are more than just minimal products - they're strategic learning tools. The goal is to validate your business assumptions quickly and cost-effectively.

The best MVPs I've helped build were the ones where we were clear about what we were trying to learn and built just enough to test those assumptions. With senior-level technical guidance, you can focus on learning while I handle the technical execution.

Why Fractional CTOs Excel at MVP Development

As a Fractional CTO, I've learned that the best MVPs are about building the smallest product that can deliver real value to users while validating business assumptions. It's not just about technical execution - it's about strategic thinking.

The most successful MVPs I've helped build were the ones where we focused on solving one problem really well, with technical decisions that served both immediate validation needs and future scalability. This is where Fractional CTO expertise really shines.

Ready to build your MVP?

Let's discuss your startup's technical needs. I help founders get their products to market faster with strategic guidance and hands-on development.