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How We Helped Our Partner Build MVPs for Two Startups and Get to Market Fast
Launching a startup is rarely a straight line — especially when speed, budget, and quality all matter at once. We partnered with startup advisor Abdo Riani to help two early-stage founders bring their MVPs to life. What followed was a fast-paced, highly collaborative process that taught us a lot about building smart from day one.
When two early-stage startups needed to move fast, Abdo Riani, founder of VisionX Partners, brought us in to help.
The ask was simple: build functional MVPs, move quickly, and stay lean. Here's how we made it happen.
Key Drivers Behind the MVP Success
1. It All Starts with the Right Conversations
Before jumping into development, we took the time to understand what mattered most. Instead of rushing in, we mapped out key features and broke the work into smaller parts. That early alignment saved a lot of time and back-and-forth later on.
What helped: Getting everyone on the same page early made progress smoother — and deadlines easier to hit.
2. Frequent Check-Ins Beat Fancy Tools
We kept things simple — regular calls, quick updates, visible progress. No one was left in the dark, and feedback was always on time. That meant fewer delays and a smoother process.
What helped: Strong communication always beats overcomplicated processes.
3. Tech Choices Matter
To move quickly across platforms, we used Xamarin for mobile — it let us reuse business logic for both iOS and Android. For the backend, we opted for Ruby on Rails, and ReactJS for the web frontend. Reliable, fast, and just right for MVPs.
What helped: Picking the right stack cut development time without cutting corners.
4. QA from Day One
We didn’t wait for the final build to test things. QA was baked into the process from the start. That meant fewer surprises at the end — and fewer bugs in production.
What helped: Testing as we go kept things stable and ready for release.
5. Post-Launch Matters Too
After launch, we stayed close to support both teams. We handled updates, fixed any issues, and helped them react to early feedback. A smooth launch is just the start. Staying agile after that is key.
What helped: Ongoing support turned MVPs into growing products.
The Result?
- Both apps launched on time: one in 4 months, the other in 6
- One startup later merged with a competitor
- The other is still active and running
- Both gained traction and brought in revenue
- The teams focused on growing the business. We took care of the rest
Final Thought
Building an MVP is a balancing act between speed, quality, and learning. These two projects reminded us of how much is possible when there’s clarity from the start and a team that’s fully committed.
Planning your own MVP? We’d be happy to help you get there faster.
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