Case Study Details
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Category: Software Development
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Clients: Michael Carter
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Date: October 26, 2025
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Location: Austin, Texas, USA
What We Do
Accelerating SaaS MVP Launch for an Early-Stage Startup
From product idea to functional MVP with a scalable foundation
SunlightSol partnered with an early-stage SaaS founder to design and build a functional MVP that could be launched quickly and iterated based on user feedback. The founder needed a reliable development partner who could translate business requirements into a working product without the overhead of building an in-house team.
Our team worked closely with the founder to identify core features, prioritize user flows, and deliver a stable, scalable web application. Using an agile sprint-based approach, we focused on rapid delivery while maintaining clean architecture and future scalability. Regular demos and feedback loops ensured alignment throughout the development cycle.
The result was a production-ready MVP that enabled the founder to onboard early users and validate the product efficiently.
01. The Challenge
The startup faced pressure to launch quickly while keeping costs under control and ensuring technical scalability.
- No in-house development team
- Limited budget and tight timelines
- Unclear technical architecture for future growth
- Need for rapid iteration post-launch
02. The Solutions
SunlightSol provided a lean, cross-functional development team focused on MVP execution.
MVP scope
Defined core MVP scope to avoid overengineering
Weekly Demos
Implemented sprint-based delivery with weekly demos
Backend Architecture
Built a scalable backend architecture for future expansion
Post Launch Support
Provided post-launch support for quick enhancements
03. The Results
The startup successfully launched its MVP and began user onboarding.
- MVP delivered within 6 weeks
- Stable and scalable application architecture
- Faster feedback-driven product iterations
- Reduced development cost compared to in-house hiring