Product studio

We build software products for founders and small teams.

We design and launch web apps and native Mac apps, many with AI at the center. We also run products of our own.

Selected work

Products we've built.

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NovaWriter

A distraction-free desktop writing application that embodies Rick Rubin's Creative Act philosophy, featuring AI as a creative muse, circadian color system, and whispered interface design.

Livedesktop appai integrationcreative tools
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Virlo.ai

Turns long videos into short clips for social

A production-ready SaaS platform that uses AI to transform long-form videos into short, high-performing clips for social media with minimal manual editing.

Livesaasaivideo automation
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SLCT screenshot

SLCT

Hiring without drowning in CVs

A minimal, fast Applicant Tracking System with AI-powered screening. No bloated features, no clutter—just focused tools to find the right people, fast.

Livesaashr techai
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Zepyoc screenshot

Zepyoc

Audio-Based Hiring Platform

An audio-first hiring platform that replaces traditional text applications with structured voice responses, helping recruiters evaluate candidates faster and more authentically.

Livesaashr techaudio
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Our products

We build our own products too.

Our client work runs on the same tools we build and use ourselves.

All products

Coming to macOS

  • A distraction-free writing app with AI as a creative muse.Auren
  • A local-first personal finance command center.Runway
  • A menu-bar app that takes over every screen before something important.Cue
  • Mechanical keyboard sounds for every keystroke on your Mac.Plonk

How we work

From idea to prototype in under 24 hours.

Then we ship the real product and keep making it better with your users.

  1. Day 0

    The idea

    You email us or book a call. A paragraph about the problem is enough to start.

  2. Under 24 hours

    A prototype

    A clickable prototype of the core flow, so you can react to something real.

  3. Weeks

    The product

    The real product goes live on your domain. You see progress on a live URL every week.

  4. Ongoing

    Improvements

    We sharpen the UI and features with feedback from real users.

Pricing

Clear prices, agreed before we start.

You work directly with the people building your product. Prices are in USD.

Projects

  • Fast audit & roadmap~$550

    2 hours · scope, risks, and a concrete build plan

  • Web / AI MVP$6,000–$12,000

    14–21 days · up to 5 core features · production-ready SaaS, dashboards, AI workflows

  • Mobile MVP$7,000–$13,000

    21–30 days · up to 5 core features · shipped app, store-ready where applicable

  • Vibe code fixFrom $2,500

    Rescue messy or stalled products · scoped after a quick look

Monthly

  • Technical AdvisorNew$6,000 / mo

    Fractional CTO · architecture reviews, technical hiring, roadmap

  • Monthly retainer$2,500 / mo

    Me as your dedicated dev · priorities, shipping, no agency layer

Book your free 15-min intro call

All prices in USD, agreed before we start.

FAQ

Questions founders ask before hiring us.

All questions

We take on a few projects with founders and small teams at a time.

A 15-minute call is usually enough to see whether we're a fit.