“You have the idea and the domain knowledge, but no technical co-founder.”
You need someone who can make the technical decisions, not just take tickets.
MVP Development / Toronto + Remote
MVP App Development for Startups
Go from idea to a launched product real users can download — built by a former startup CTO who has shipped 40+ apps.
★★★★★ 5.0 / 23 verified reviews
40+ apps shipped
1.1M+ users in production
I reply to every inquiry within one business day.
Work featured in
40+
Production apps shipped
$MM+
Technology behind a multi-million-dollar fundraise
1.1M+
Active users on production apps I deployed and maintained
5.0
Across 23 verified client reviews
Problems I solve for founders
Sound
familiar?
What founders usually tell me on the first call.
“Agencies quoted a six-month build for a product you haven’t validated yet.”
You need a version one that tests the idea, not a finished enterprise platform.
“You’re not sure what belongs in version one.”
Every feature feels essential, and scope keeps growing before a line of code is written.
“A freelancer disappeared halfway through your last attempt.”
You need one accountable person who finishes the build and ships it.
Selected outcomes
Built by someone
who’s been the CTO.
The proof that matters when you’re starting from zero.
Travel
platform
As CTO of TravelSpoken, I built a full-stack travel platform spanning booking, social content, payments, integrations and AI-powered trip planning.
Technology contributed to a multi-million-dollar fundraise.
Shipped
apps
Native and cross-platform products across iOS and Android, including subscriptions, real-time data, computer vision, AI and location-based features.
40+ production apps shipped.
Production
at scale
As a senior full-stack developer on a high-traffic consumer platform, I built features, shipped deployments and maintained the live apps and production database.
2M+ sign-ups · 1.1M+ active users · 7M+ entries.
Low6 — DraftKings contest platform.
Book my free strategy call
Want this for your startup? Book a free 30-minute strategy call. Or call 905 979 8389.
I reply to every inquiry within one business day.
What I build for founders
Your version one.
Done properly.
Everything needed to get from idea to launched product, owned by one developer.
Product scoping
Turn the idea into a tight feature list, user flows and a version-one plan you can build and pitch.
Mobile MVPs
iOS and Android apps in Swift, SwiftUI or React Native, built for real App Store launches.
Web MVPs
Web apps, dashboards and admin panels so you can run the product from day one.
Backend & launch
Accounts, payments, data, APIs and deployment — the parts that make it a real product.
Direct collaboration
You work with
the builder.
No agency handoff. Speak directly with the developer building your product.
I act as the technical partner you don’t have yet: deciding what to build first, architecting it to grow and shipping it.
6 years across the full stack — mobile (iOS/Android), web, backend, cloud and AI — including deploying and maintaining production apps and databases for 1.1M+ active users. That means fewer handoffs, faster decisions and one person accountable for the result.
How it works
Clear from
day one.
Start with the business goal, define the right build, then move through launch without unnecessary complexity.
Strategy
Pin down the users, the core problem and the smallest version that proves the idea.
Architecture
Pick a stack and data model that won’t need a rewrite once users arrive.
Build
Progress you can see and test, with decisions made fast and directly.
Launch
App Store submission, production deployment and a plan for version two.
Pricing
$15K–$50K
Typical MVP projects run $15K–$50K. Where your MVP lands in that range comes down to scope. We define it together on the strategy call, so the estimate is tied to a real feature list.
Moves it up the range
- Separate native iOS and Android builds
- Payments, subscriptions or marketplace logic
- Real-time features or complex integrations
- AI features in the first release
Keeps it lean
- Launching on one platform first
- A tight version-one feature list
- Proven services for login, payments and email
- Fast decisions and quick feedback
Book my free strategy call
Want a real estimate for your startup? Book a free 30-minute strategy call. Or call 905 979 8389.
I reply to every inquiry within one business day.
Verified client reviews
5.0 stars.
23 reviews.
Strong communication, fast execution and software delivered with care.
“Chris was amazing to work with. Honestly, do not go with anyone else. If you want your app built and delivered seamless and in less time than expected — Chris is your guy.”Verified client review / Fiverr
“Exceptional mobile app skills, exceeding expectations with quick responsiveness throughout the project.”Verified client review / Fiverr
“Top-tier knowledge. He turned ideas into a working product quickly and cleanly, and genuinely cared about getting it right.”Verified client review / Fiverr
FAQ
Straight
answers.
The questions people ask before booking a call.
How long does a typical project take?
It depends on scope. After the strategy call you get a timeline tied to a defined version-one feature list, so you know what ships and when. A tight MVP moves much faster than a full platform, which is why scoping comes first.
How fast can we start?
Quickly. Book a strategy call and we can usually talk within a few days. If we’re a fit, you get a written scope and estimate shortly after, and work starts as soon as you approve it — no long sales process.
What should be in version one vs later?
Version one should prove the core idea with real users: the one workflow they would pay for, accounts, and a way to measure whether it works. Nice-to-haves, admin polish and edge cases go on the roadmap for version two.
Do I own the code?
Yes. You own the code and the repository, and accounts are set up in your name. You are never locked in to working with me.
How do we work together day to day?
You work directly with me — no account manager and no agency handoff. You get regular progress updates, working builds to review, and quick answers when decisions come up.
What does something like this cost?
Typical MVP projects run $15K–$50K. The biggest drivers are platforms (iOS, Android, web), payments and integrations. You get a clear estimate after the strategy call.
What if I only need a small feature, not a full platform?
That’s fine — not every project is a full build. A single feature, an integration, a fix or a review of existing code can be scoped and quoted on its own. The strategy call is free either way, so it costs nothing to ask.
Do you sign NDAs?
Yes. I’m happy to sign your NDA before you share details — send it over before or after booking. Your idea and information are kept confidential either way.
Can you help if I’m not technical?
Yes. I translate the idea into a technical plan, explain the trade-offs in plain language and make the engineering decisions with you, so you can focus on customers and fundraising.
Free 30-minute strategy call
Have an idea?
Start here.
Spend 30 minutes walking through your idea. We’ll work out feasibility, the right architecture, what belongs in version one and a realistic roadmap.
01 / Technical feasibility
02 / Recommended architecture
03 / Version-one priorities
04 / Launch roadmap
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