MVP Development for MBA Founders Ready to Turn Strategy Into Software
You've built the model, pressure-tested the market, and validated the opportunity. Now you need to build the product. We help MBA founders turn business plans into real, scalable software — from pitch deck to product in 6–12 weeks.
From Business Plan to Working Product
MBA founders typically excel at market research, financial modeling, competitive analysis, and go-to-market planning. But most MBA programs don't teach technical architecture, software scoping, UX systems, or AI integration. That's where execution gaps appear — and that's where we come in.
Business Plan to Product Gap
MBA programs teach market research, financial modeling, and strategy — but not software scoping, technical architecture, or UX systems. That's where execution gaps appear.
No Technical Cofounder
Most MBA founders don't need a technical cofounder right away. A structured development partner lets you maintain equity flexibility, move faster, and avoid rushed hires.
Validate Before Raising
Investors want traction, not just pitch decks. A working MVP dramatically strengthens fundraising conversations and proves market demand.
How We Help MBA Founders Launch
Refine the Product Scope
We translate your business plan into a core value proposition, feature prioritization, lean MVP definition, revenue alignment, and validation milestones.
Design for Investors
We create clear user flows, structured onboarding, logical dashboards, role-based systems, and clean UI that communicates product maturity.
Build in 6–12 Weeks
Timeline depends on feature complexity, integrations, AI functionality, and user roles. You don't need a year to validate — you need traction.
Integrate AI Strategically
If your concept involves AI-driven insights, automation, data processing, or predictive logic, we integrate those features responsibly to increase leverage — not complexity.
Why MBA Founders Choose 918 Studio
Equity Flexibility
Validate first, launch lean, raise capital, then expand your technical team. Working with a development partner lets you maintain full ownership and avoid premature cofounder decisions.
Milestone-Based Pricing
Clear, structured proposals with milestone-based payments. No vague retainers, no runaway scope. Most MBA founder MVP projects range between $30,000–$75,000.
Investor-Ready UI
A working product with clean design and structured onboarding strengthens fundraising conversations dramatically — moving you from pitch deck to demo.
Scalable Architecture
We build on production-ready infrastructure that supports growth from early users through angel funding, seed raises, and beyond.
AI-Enhanced Products
If AI adds strategic leverage to your concept — insights, automation, or predictive logic — we integrate it responsibly from day one.
Post-Launch Support
After your MVP is live, we support feature expansion, UX optimization, investor demo prep, analytics implementation, and performance tuning.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I launch a startup while still in business school?
Yes — especially with a lean MVP approach. Many MBA founders validate ideas and build traction before graduation using a structured development partner.
Should I raise before building?
Not necessarily. Many founders validate traction first with a working MVP, which dramatically strengthens fundraising conversations with investors.
How do I decide what features to include?
We help you prioritize based on validation goals and capital efficiency. You don't need everything in version one — you need proof of concept and early user traction.
Will I own the code?
Yes. You maintain full ownership of your product, codebase, and infrastructure at completion. No vendor lock-in.
Kansas City-Based. Serving Clients Nationwide.
918 Studio is proudly based in Kansas City, but we partner with founders, startups, and businesses across the United States. Our remote-first workflow allows us to collaborate seamlessly across time zones, move quickly, and deliver consistently.
Whether you're local to Kansas City or building from New York, Austin, Denver, or anywhere else, we function as a true extension of your team with structured communication, defined sprints, and transparent progress.
Ready to Turn Strategy Into Software?
If you're an MBA founder ready to build something real, we'd love to talk. Let's structure your MVP for speed, clarity, and traction.
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