Real Results

Case Studies: MVPs That Actually Worked

Real founders. Real timelines. Real outcomes. Here's how I've helped bootstrap founders launch profitable MVPs in under 30 days.

15+

MVPs Shipped

23 days

Avg. Timeline

87%

Got First Paying User

$42k

Avg. Client MRR (6mo)

HR Tech / AI

AI-Powered Recruitment Platform

"Sarah K., HR Tech Founder"

21 days

Timeline

$4,997

Investment

Outcome

500+ users in first month, $12k MRR by month 3

1The Problem

Sarah wanted to build an AI recruitment tool that could screen resumes and schedule interviews automatically. Traditional agencies quoted $45k and 4-5 month timelines. She needed to validate her idea fast before committing to a full build.

2The Solution

Built an MVP using Next.js, OpenAI GPT-4 for resume analysis, and Calendly API for automated scheduling. Integrated Stripe for payments and built a simple admin dashboard for recruiters.

Next.js 14TypeScriptOpenAI GPT-4Prisma + PostgreSQLStripeCalendly APITailwind CSSVercel

Key Features Built

AI resume screening with custom scoring

Automated interview scheduling via Calendly

Candidate dashboard with application tracking

Recruiter admin panel with analytics

Stripe subscription billing ($49-$199/mo tiers)

Email notifications via Resend

✓Results After Launch

Launched in 21 days (3 days ahead of schedule)

500+ job seekers signed up in first month

15 paying recruiters within 45 days

$12k MRR by month 3

89% of users said AI screening saved them 10+ hours/week

Featured on ProductHunt with 450+ upvotes

I was shocked we launched in 21 days. The AI features work better than I imagined. We're now profitable and talking to VCs.

— Sarah K., HR Tech Founder

E-commerce / Analytics

SaaS Analytics Dashboard for E-commerce

"Marcus T., E-commerce Agency Owner"

23 days

Timeline

$4,997

Investment

Outcome

Replaced $299/mo tool, saved $3,588/year, 10x faster insights

1The Problem

Marcus was paying $299/mo for a clunky analytics tool that didn't integrate with his Shopify stores. He wanted a custom dashboard that pulled data from Shopify, Google Analytics, and Meta Ads into one place.

2The Solution

Built a real-time dashboard using Next.js with server-side data fetching from Shopify API, Google Analytics 4, and Meta Marketing API. Automated daily email reports and added AI-powered insights using Claude 3.5.

Next.js 14TypeScriptShopify APIGoogle Analytics 4 APIMeta Marketing APIPostgreSQLRechartsClaude 3.5 SonnetVercel

Key Features Built

Real-time dashboard with Shopify sales data

Google Analytics 4 traffic insights

Meta Ads performance tracking

AI-powered trend detection using Claude

Automated daily/weekly email reports

Multi-store support for agency use

Custom date range comparisons

Export reports as PDF/CSV

✓Results After Launch

Launched in 23 days with full data integration

Cancelled $299/mo subscription → saved $3,588/year

Data updates every 15 minutes (vs 24 hours before)

AI insights identify trends 10x faster

Now selling white-label version to clients for $149/mo

Generated $4,470 in first 3 months from client sales

This replaced a $299/mo tool and works 10x better. The AI insights are insane—it caught a trend I would've missed for weeks.

— Marcus T., E-commerce Agency Owner

Creator Economy / AI

AI Content Repurposing Tool for Creators

"Jamie L., Content Creator & Course Seller"

19 days

Timeline

$4,997

Investment

Outcome

2,000+ users in 6 weeks, $8k MRR, 40% conversion from free to paid

1The Problem

Jamie creates long-form YouTube videos but struggled to repurpose content for Twitter, LinkedIn, and newsletters. Manual repurposing took 8+ hours per video. She wanted an AI tool to automate this workflow.

2The Solution

Built an AI-powered content repurposing platform using Claude 3.5 Sonnet. Users upload YouTube videos, and the tool generates Twitter threads, LinkedIn posts, newsletter drafts, and short-form video scripts. Added Stripe for subscriptions.

Next.js 14TypeScriptClaude 3.5 Sonnet APIOpenAI Whisper (transcription)Prisma + PostgreSQLStripeAWS S3Tailwind CSSVercel

Key Features Built

YouTube video import via URL

AI transcription using OpenAI Whisper

Content repurposing to 5+ formats (Twitter, LinkedIn, email, etc.)

Brand voice customization with AI

Content calendar with scheduling

Usage analytics dashboard

3-tier pricing: Free, Pro ($29/mo), Agency ($99/mo)

Team collaboration features

✓Results After Launch

Launched in 19 days (fastest MVP I've built)

2,000+ creators signed up in first 6 weeks

40% conversion from free to paid ($29-$99/mo)

$8k MRR by week 8

Jamie quit her job to work on this full-time

Now raising a $500k seed round

I went from spending 8 hours repurposing content to 5 minutes. This MVP changed my entire business. We're now raising a seed round!

— Jamie L., Content Creator & Course Seller

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