NOTES / Notes / For founders
Guides for Founders
MVP costs, technical co-founder alternatives, and how to get a product built without burning your runway.
29 Jul 2026 What an MVP Actually Costs in 2026 (And Why Quotes Vary 30x) US agencies quote $60k, offshore shops $30k, freelancers $15k, no-code $5k, for the same MVP. What each number buys, and how subscriptions change the maths. 29 Jul 2026 The MVP-for-Equity Model, Explained Honestly Why a $749/month product team takes 5-15% equity, how monthly vesting protects the founder, and the three situations where you should choose cash-only instead. 29 Jul 2026 Can't Find a Technical Co-Founder? Your Actual Options, Ranked The co-founder search fails for most non-technical founders. Here are the six real alternatives, with equity costs, cash costs and failure modes, ranked honestly.