Where we usually start
Most of our projects start with one of these situations.
You have an idea, but building the first version is hard
We help you define the scope, build the MVP, and get it in front of real users — without hiring a full team.
Your business runs on spreadsheets
The process works, but it lives in formulas and one person's head. We turn that logic into a system your team can use and scale.
Your tools work, but the workflow is not yours
Multiple SaaS tools, duct-taped integrations, and your process bent to fit someone else's logic. We build software around how you actually work.
From idea to launch and beyond — we build with you
One team. Full stack. From first sketch to production — no handoffs, no delays.
Founder-led development
A compact team of three senior people works directly with you — shaping, designing, and building the product without agency layers. You talk to the founders who write the code and make the design decisions. No account managers translating your words into tickets.
- ✓Direct access to the people doing the work
- ✓No project managers, no handoffs, no waiting
- ✓Decisions happen in hours, not weeks
- ✓Full ownership from first call to production deploy
Fast, AI-powered delivery
We use AI across every stage — from generating initial designs and writing boilerplate to speeding up decisions and catching issues early. This isn't a buzzword: it's how a team of three delivers what used to require ten.
- ✓Senior engineers using AI — replacing what once took a full team
- ✓Dozens of proven solutions and reusable building blocks
- ✓Fast iterations, quick validation, real product in users' hands
- ✓Tangible progress from day one, not week six
Fixed-scope pricing
One clear release scope before development starts: fixed timeline, predictable cost, and no endless feature creep. You know what you're getting and what you're paying — before we write a single line of code.
- ✓Scope, timeline, and cost agreed upfront
- ✓No hourly billing surprises
- ✓Clear deliverables with a fixed deadline
Build to scale
Clean architecture from day one. We don't cut corners to ship fast — we use proven patterns that handle growth without rewrites. What we build on day one works on day 1,000. No technical debt, no "we'll fix it later" — just solid foundations that scale with your business.
- ✓Reliable systems that can grow with your business
- ✓Scalable database and API structure
- ✓Solid foundations that don't require rewrites later
- ✓Built to handle real users, not just a demo
Work that speaks for itself
Healthcare, fintech, marketplaces — different industries, same approach: ship fast, build solid, iterate with real users.
How we work
From the first call to a working release — focused, practical, and built around what needs to be tested.
Free consultation
We start with a call to understand your idea, clarify the goal and risks, and estimate how many weekly sprints are needed to build your product.
Product spec
We prepare a full product specification and interactive prototypes — so you know exactly what will be built, how it works, and how long it takes.
MVP Development
We design and build the first working release: frontend, backend, database, integrations, analytics, testing, and deployment.
User traction & next steps
We connect you with our outreach partner to test demand. If the hypothesis works, we plan the next release. If not, we use real feedback to adjust the scope or pivot.
JavaScript
Django
Python
PostgreSQL
React
NestJS
GitHub
Next.js
Vercel
CursorThe team behind your product
Small enough to care about every detail. Experienced enough to know which details matter most.
Dmitry Barakh
Founder & Lead Developer
13 years of experience distilled into a small, focused team. With AI, we deliver the output of a 12+ person agency.
Nikita Korolev
Lead Developer
Full-cycle developer covering frontend, backend, and infrastructure. React, Node.js, DevOps, and everything needed to ship a complete product.
Vadim Shakurov
Lead Developer
Full-cycle developer building complete products. Vue.js, Python, Node.js, databases, DevOps, and cloud infrastructure.
What our clients say
Real feedback from founders, CTOs, and product teams we've worked with.
“Dmitry and his team are excellent python/django developers, and I would recommend them to anyone who needs this type of work done at a high standard and in a timely fashion.”
Upwork →“Dmitry and his team were very professional — he was precise in communicating and defining the specs to the letter, and then following through and delivering high quality work.”
Upwork →“Dmitry and his team took tasks from our developer «on the fly» and completed them perfectly in time. Their backend and frontend developers demonstrated high level of professionalism.”
Upwork →“Dmitry and his team are a great bunch of guys. Really talented developers, and nothing is ever too much trouble for them. Highly recommended!”
Upwork →“Aleksandr is very skillful professional who knows exactly what he's doing. On top of doing what we've asked he also managed to point several other issues with our service that we did not know existed.”
Upwork →“Dmitry did an amazing job working with our system and developing the frontend further. Thank you so much for your input!”
Upwork →Frequently asked questions
We scope every project individually. A typical MVP costs around $15,000 for 4–6 weeks of development, plus $1,500 for the product spec stage. You get a fixed-price quote before development starts — no hourly billing, no surprise invoices.
Most MVPs are delivered in 6 weeks. More complex products typically take 8-12 weeks for a first release. Smaller projects — like a parser, automation script, or utility — can often be done in a single weekly sprint.
We primarily work with Next.js, React, React Native, Node.js, and Python. For databases we use PostgreSQL and MongoDB. We pick the best tools for each project rather than forcing a one-size-fits-all approach.
It starts with a free 30-minute consultation where we scope your project. Then we provide a fixed-price proposal within 48 hours. Once approved, we kick off with a design sprint, followed by weekly development cycles with regular demos and feedback loops.
Yes, we take on support and maintenance for existing projects within our tech stack. We can handle bug fixes, feature updates, performance optimization, and ongoing development. Our hourly rate is $60.
Yes, always. You talk directly to the people building your product — no project managers, no account executives, no middlemen. We use Slack, Telegram, or whatever works best for you. You'll get fast responses and clear answers from the engineers themselves.