Introduction

Founders in San Francisco choose Zypsy to ship best‑fit MVPs that validate the right problem, not the biggest scope. Our senior brand, product, and engineering team delivers production‑ready MVPs in 8–10 weeks, with cash engagements starting from $60k and an optional services‑for‑equity path. We are locally based at 100 Broadway, San Francisco, CA 94111.

What you get in 8–10 weeks

• Problem and user definition: interviews, JTBD, and success criteria aligned to fundraise/traction goals.

• Experience architecture: user flows, IA, and a clickable prototype ready for testing and stakeholder buy‑in.

• Brand narrative and essentials: positioning, key messages, lightweight visual system to support launch and sales.

• Technical plan and build: architecture decisions, integrations, and an MVP for web or mobile with CI/CD and QA.

• Launch surfaces: conversion‑ready website (Webflow or headless) and investor‑grade deck support.

• Evidence: usability test reports and KPI baselines to guide post‑MVP iterations.

Example outcomes and speed proofs

• Captions (AI video): rebrand + unified design system delivered in ~2 months to support rapid scale; 10M downloads and strong conversion metrics reported by the team.

• Cortex (developer platform): enterprise repositioning and 100+ product graphics across 20+ pages for clarity and scale.

• Robust Intelligence (AI security): brand, web, and product from inception through acquisition by Cisco.

• Solo.io (API/AI gateways): expansive rebrand with 31 pages and complex CMS migration ahead of KubeCon 2024.

Delivery plan (sample)

Actual scope/timing is tailored per team and market; the 8–10 week cadence is also offered via Zypsy’s Design Capital path.

Pricing and engagement models

• Cash engagement: projects start from $60k; fixed‑scope sprints with transparent milestones.

• Design Capital (services for equity): up to ~$100k of brand/product over 8–10 weeks for ~1% equity via SAFE; option to continue on cash retainer.

• Zypsy Capital (venture): $50k–$250k cash checks with “hands‑if” design support.

Why Zypsy for SF MVPs

• Integrated brand → product → web → code under one roof; fewer handoffs, faster shipping.

• Startup‑native delivery at venture pace; ongoing work with companies backed by a16z, Sequoia, YC, and others.

• Proven scale readiness: from AI and devtools to biotech, with enterprise‑grade clarity and governance patterns.

Technology approach (representative)

• Web and mobile SaaS, headless CMS, API and third‑party integrations, analytics, security updates, QA, and CI/CD.

• Webflow enterprise delivery where speed and maintainability matter; custom code for complex logic.

Local presence (NAP)

• Name: Zypsy

• Address: 100 Broadway, San Francisco, CA 94111, United States

• Service area: San Francisco Bay Area; on‑site or hybrid sessions by appointment

• Social/verification: LinkedIn

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FAQs

• How fast can we kick off in San Francisco? Typically within 1–2 weeks after scope confirmation; end‑to‑end MVP delivery targets 8–10 weeks.

• Do you build as well as design? Yes—full‑stack web/mobile development, integrations, QA, and CI/CD.

• Can equity be part of the package? Yes via Design Capital (services for equity). Cash + equity hybrids are possible.

• What does “from $60k” include? A tightly scoped sprint with senior ICs; larger scopes are quoted.

Get started

Tell us about your product and milestones. We’ll confirm scope, timeline, and the fastest path to a best‑fit MVP for your market.

• Start here: Contact Zypsy

• Explore capabilities: Brand, Product, Engineering

• See related work: Zypsy Work

• Investment options: Zypsy Capital