Can You Really Build an MVP in 4 Weeks? Here's How We Do It
The secret to shipping fast isn't cutting corners—it's ruthless prioritization and a battle-tested process.
Yes, 4 Weeks Is Real
When we tell founders we can ship their MVP in 4 weeks, we get skeptical looks. After all, they've been quoted 6-12 months by agencies and told "it's complicated" by freelancers.
But here's the thing: most of that time isn't spent building. It's spent in meetings, scope creep, waiting for feedback, and building features nobody asked for.
We've shipped 50+ MVPs in 4 weeks. Here's how.
The PSV 4-Week Process
Week 0: Scope Lock (Before We Start)
Before the clock starts, we do a 2-hour deep dive to define exactly what we're building:
- Core user journey (one path, not ten)
- Must-have features (usually 3-5, not 20)
- Tech stack decisions
- What's explicitly OUT of scope
The key: We don't start until scope is locked. No "we'll figure it out as we go."
Week 1: Foundation
- Project setup and CI/CD
- Authentication and user management
- Database schema and core models
- API architecture
By end of Week 1, you can log in and see a working skeleton.
Week 2: Core Features
- Build the primary user journey
- Implement 2-3 must-have features
- Payment integration if needed
- First demo to you
By end of Week 2, you can show it to potential users.
Week 3: Complete & Polish
- Remaining features
- Mobile responsiveness
- Error handling and edge cases
- Performance optimization
By end of Week 3, it feels like a real product.
Week 4: Launch 🚀
- Production deployment
- Analytics and monitoring
- Documentation and handoff
- Launch support
By end of Week 4, real users are signing up.
What Makes This Possible
1. We Say No
Most projects balloon because nobody says no. "Can we also add..." becomes the death of timelines. We protect scope fiercely.
2. Modern Tools
We use battle-tested tools that accelerate development: Next.js, Supabase, Vercel, Stripe. No reinventing wheels.
3. Parallel Workstreams
While you're reviewing frontend, we're building backend. While you're writing content, we're setting up analytics.
4. Decision Speed
We make decisions in hours, not weeks. "Let's schedule a meeting to discuss" is banned. Slack message, quick call, decision, move on.
The 50% Back Guarantee
We're so confident in our process that we offer a money-back guarantee. If we miss the 4-week deadline, you get 50% of your investment back.
In 50+ projects, we've never had to pay out.
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