Build your MVP in weeks - and keep scaling after launch.
Senior engineers, product thinking, and a delivery rhythm you can trust. Ship fast, learn fast, and grow with fractional technical leadership when you need it.
This is for you if...
- You have a validated idea and need a production-ready product fast
- You're a non-technical founder who needs a trusted technical partner
- You've raised (or are raising) and need to ship before runway runs out
- You need senior technical leadership but can't hire a full-time CTO yet
- You want code you own - no vendor lock-in, clean handoff possible
This is not for you if...
- You need a team of 20 engineers (we're a senior, focused team)
- You're looking for the cheapest option above all else
- You want to change scope every week without tradeoffs
- You need enterprise consulting theater, not shipping
How we work with startups
Three engagement modes. Mix and match as you grow.
MVP Sprint
Fixed scope, fixed timeline
Ship a production-ready MVP in 4-8 weeks. Clear deliverables, weekly demos, and a working product at the end.
- Scoped to what matters for validation
- Production deployment included
- CI/CD, monitoring, analytics
- Documentation and clean handoff
Build & Iterate
Monthly retainer
Continuous product development with a dedicated team. Ship features, iterate on feedback, and scale your product.
- Dedicated engineering capacity
- Weekly sprints and demos
- Roadmap collaboration
- Flexible scope month-to-month
CTO as a Service
Strategic + tactical
Fractional technical leadership: architecture reviews, hiring support, roadmap planning, and investor-ready clarity.
- Tech strategy and architecture
- Hiring: job specs, interviews, eval
- Investor due diligence prep
- Team mentorship and processes
What you get (concretely)
No mystery. Here's what we deliver.
Native iOS & Android
React Native or native Swift/Kotlin, depending on your needs
Web applications
Modern React/Next.js, fast and accessible
Backend & APIs
Node.js, Python, Go - whatever fits best
Cloud infrastructure
AWS, GCP, or Vercel. Set up right from day one.
Analytics & monitoring
Know what users do and when things break
Auth & security
User management, roles, and security best practices
Payments
Stripe, subscriptions, invoicing - handled
AI/ML integration
LLMs, computer vision, recommendations - when it makes sense
Third-party integrations
Connect to the tools your users already use
"We went from idea to live product in 5 weeks. The Virgo team felt like an extension of our company - same urgency, same standards. They actually cared about what we were building."
Sarah Chen
Founder, HealthTrack (YC W23)
Ready to ship?
Tell us about your idea. We'll give you honest feedback and a clear estimate - usually within 48 hours.