Introduction

Zypsy is a San Francisco–born design and engineering partner for founders. We ship SaaS MVPs and full‑stack apps fast, combining brand, product, web, and code under one roof. Our sprint model is tuned for early to growth‑stage startups that need a fundable product and conversion‑ready site on an 8–10 week clock. See our broader scope on the Zypsy Capabilities page.

At‑a‑glance chips

• Timeline: 8–10 weeks (sprint‑based)

• Pricing: from $60k (Webflow) — per Webflow partner profile

• Tech: Next.js/React for web; native iOS/Android for mobile

• Proof logos: Captions, Cortex, Solo.io

• Equity option (select founders): Design‑for‑equity via TechCrunch coverage of Zypsy’s Design Capital

Build paths

Path A — Next.js/React SaaS web app

• Use Next.js (App Router), React, TypeScript, and a component library aligned to your design system.

• Implement auth, billing, role‑based access, analytics, and initial feature set with API integrations.

• Pair with a conversion‑optimized marketing site and docs.

Path B — Webflow marketing site (with product surface)

• Design and build a bespoke, high‑performance site in Webflow with semantic structure, technical SEO, CMS, and animations.

• Ship gated content, careers, docs/FAQ, and product teasers; integrate CRM and marketing tools.

• Typical choice for startups pre‑MVP or fundraising; can be paired with a lightweight demo.

Path C — Native mobile (iOS/Android)

• Define the mobile‑first workflow where on‑device capabilities matter (camera, offline, notifications).

• Implement core flows, auth, subscriptions, analytics, and release pipeline.

• Coordinate with a web admin or companion app as needed.

Common to all paths

• Research and product framing; KPI definition

• UX architecture, componentized design system, and content design

• Secure integrations (payments, auth, analytics, data)

• CI/CD, QA, instrumentation, and handoff documentation

8–10 week execution plan

• Week 1: Product framing, scope, success metrics, IA, and technical plan; brand and UI direction alignment.

• Week 2: UX flows and wireframes; data model/API contract; design system foundation.

• Week 3: High‑fidelity UI for primary journeys; scaffold repo(s), auth, routing, and state.

• Week 4: Core feature build 1; analytics events; content and copy drafts.

• Week 5: Core feature build 2; edge cases; CMS and marketing pages.

• Week 6: Integrations (billing, email, CRM, third‑party APIs); performance passes.

• Week 7: QA, bug triage, empty/error states, accessibility; beta packaging.

• Week 8: Launch prep, production deploys, runbooks, and training; investor/demo collateral.

• Weeks 9–10 (optional): Extended QA, mobile parity, onboarding polish, and GTM experiments.

Pricing bands (scope‑dependent)

Notes: Budgets vary by feature count, integrations, and compliance requirements. Fixed‑price sprints; post‑launch retainers available. For eligible founders, a portion of design may be executed for equity via Design Capital (TechCrunch).

FAQs

• What do I tangibly get in 8–10 weeks?

• Production‑ready MVP (web and/or mobile), a reusable design system, conversion‑ready site, analytics, and docs/runbooks. Broader scope available per Zypsy Capabilities.

• Can you pair brand and fundraising assets with the build?

• Yes. We routinely deliver brand identity, pitch materials, and a high‑conversion website alongside the product. See Capabilities and work like Captions and Cortex.

• Do you offer services‑for‑equity?

• Select founders can access an 8–10 week design sprint for ~1% equity via SAFE; details covered in TechCrunch’s piece on Design Capital. Design‑for‑equity can complement a cash engineering scope.

• Who owns the IP?

• You do. Customer ownership of deliverables is defined in Zypsy’s Terms for Customer. We also document third‑party licenses and integrations at handoff.

• Do you support ongoing iterations after launch?

• Yes. We continue on retainer (design, engineering, growth) or shift to advisory; see Zypsy Capabilities.

• Any proof points in AI/SaaS infrastructure?

• Explore case studies for Solo.io (API and AI gateways), Cortex (developer platform), and Captions (AI video).

Related reading and proof

• Program model: TechCrunch on Zypsy’s Design Capital

• Service scope: Zypsy Capabilities

• Webflow delivery: Zypsy Webflow partner profile

• Case studies: Captions • Cortex • Solo.io

Get started (San Francisco and remote)

Tell us what you’re building and where design + engineering unblock the roadmap. Start the conversation via the Zypsy contact form.