MVP As a Service
From a validated idea to an MVP that holds up in front of investors.
We build an MVP that actually works, with only what you need for the VC round.
A validated idea is not a finished product
Many founders get stuck between validation and execution.
Bloated scope
Trying to build everything at once delays validation with investors.
Too slow
Every extra week is a fundraising window closing.
Technical immaturity
Code that won't survive a funding round's technical due diligence.
Risk to the round
Investors evaluate execution, not just the idea.
How we deliver the MVP
Scope refinement
Only what is needed to validate the idea and raise. Everything else waits.
Lean architecture
Frontend, backend and basic infrastructure, ready to evolve.
Demo-ready UX/UI
An experience polished enough for investors and early users.
Pitch-ready
A working product that backs up the conversation with VCs.
What you get
Speed
An MVP delivered at the pace a funding round demands.
Lower cost
A lean scope avoids expensive rework.
VC-ready
Product and technical foundation organized for due diligence.
Clear roadmap
A defined direction for what comes after the MVP.
What we deliver
- Scope refinement
- Lean architecture
- Working frontend and backend
- Demo-ready UX/UI
- Basic infrastructure
- Pitch-ready
Who it's for
For founders who have validated the idea and need disciplined execution.
Technical structure
Clean, documented code.
Scope discipline
Only what is needed to validate and raise.
Fundraising mindset
Decisions made with the next round in mind.
Ready to grow
An architecture that takes the next features without a full rewrite.
Compare the five offers
Each format has its own cadence and deliverable. The highlighted row is the offer on this page.
| Offer | Cadence | What you get | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|
| PoC Factory | 3 to 6 weeks, fixed deadline | Decision Package: executive report with a recommendation | Companies that want to test an AI, data or automation initiative before it becomes a project |
| Advisor As a Service | Weekly, ongoing | Weekly sessions with recommendations to apply the following week | Founders, early-stage startups and small teams |
| CTO As a Service | Weekly, ongoing, starting with a 30-day assessment | Written technical assessment in 30 days, 90-day roadmap and ADRs | Companies without a full-time CTO, with outsourced development or a non-technical founder |
| MVP As a Service | Paced by the fundraising round | Working product with frontend, backend and basic infrastructure, ready for the pitch | Founders with a validated idea who need an MVP for the round |
| Governance As a Service | Weekly, ongoing | Single decision criteria and a documented process | Growing companies that need to standardize technology, vendor and process decisions |
Frequently asked questions
What is included in MVP As a Service?
- MVP As a Service includes scope refinement, a lean architecture with frontend, backend and basic infrastructure, demo-ready UX/UI and a working product ready for the pitch. The scope stays limited to what is needed to validate the idea and raise; everything else goes into the roadmap for what comes after the MVP.
Who is MVP As a Service for?
- It is for founders who have already validated the idea and need disciplined execution to reach the round with investors. It is not for founders still testing the business model; in that case, Advisor As a Service usually makes more sense before anything gets built.
How long does it take to build an MVP?
- The pace of the MVP is set by the fundraising round, and the timeline is fixed together with the scope before day one, in a written proposal after the first conversation. The lean scope exists precisely so that every extra week does not become a fundraising window closing.
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Rudinei Gehm
Founder, Cortex IQ
In IT since 2009: infrastructure and industrial automation, consulting and development for the financial sector, project management and, from 2017 to 2021, Head of Growth Pod on global projects. Founded Cortex IQ in 2025.
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the founder's first IT project
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published cases, with the client's name
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partner clouds: AWS, Google Cloud, Microsoft and Oracle
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working languages: Portuguese, English and Spanish
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