From Idea to MVP in 90 Days: A Guide for Dallas Startups

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Meerako — Dallas-based MVP development experts. We architect transformative MVPs that win investors.

Introduction

For a startup, speed is survival. You have a game-changing idea, but ideas are worthless without execution. You need to validate your concept, gain traction with real users, and secure your next round of funding. You need a Minimum Viable Product (MVP).

But "minimum" doesn't mean "bad." It means focused. The "Build it and they will come" myth is dead. The "Build the right thing, fast" era is here. At Meerako, we specialize in a 90-day (or less) agile framework designed to take your idea from a napkin sketch to a launch-ready product.

This is our 4-phase plan for building transformative MVPs, tailored for the fast-moving Dallas startup scene.

What You'll Learn

-   The 4 critical phases of a 90-day MVP development sprint. -   Why our "Discovery & Strategy" phase is the most important part. -   How agile development and UI/UX design work in parallel. -   What "launch-ready" really means for an MVP.

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Phase 1: Discovery & Strategy (Days 1-20)

This is the foundation. You can't build fast if you don't know where you're going. Before a single line of code is written, our Dallas-based product strategists sit down with you.

-   Define the Core Problem: We brutally prioritize. What is the one problem your product must solve? -   User Personas & Stories: Who is your user? What is their core journey? We map this out. -   Feature Prioritization: We create a "Must Have," "Should Have," and "Won't Have (For Now)" list. This is the 'M' in MVP. -   Tech Stack Selection: We choose the right tools for speed and scale. For most MVPs, we recommend a Next.js frontend, Node.js backend, and AWS infrastructure. This stack is lightning-fast to build with and infinitely scalable.

Deliverable: A complete product roadmap, wireframes, and technical architecture plan.

Phase 2: UI/UX Design & Prototyping (Days 21-40)

With a clear roadmap, our UI/UX designers get to work. This runs in parallel with backend setup.

-   High-Fidelity Mockups: We turn wireframes into pixel-perfect designs in Figma. -   Clickable Prototypes: We build a clickable prototype that feels like a real app. This allows you to test the user flow and get feedback before development, saving thousands in wasted engineering hours. -   Design System: We create a basic design system (colors, fonts, components) to ensure consistency and speed up frontend development.

Deliverable: A full, approved set of app screens and a clickable prototype.

Phase 3: Agile Development Sprints (Days 41-80)

This is the build phase, executed in two-week "sprints."

-   Backend First: Our backend team builds the database schema (e.g., PostgreSQL) and core API endpoints (e.g., user auth, data handling). -   Frontend Follows: Our frontend team, armed with the design system, builds the React/Next.js components and connects them to the live API. -   Weekly Demos: You are involved at every step. Every Friday, we demo our progress, get your feedback, and adjust our priorities for the next sprint. No surprises.

Deliverable: A feature-complete application, tested and functional.

Phase 4: QA, Deployment & Launch (Days 81-90)

The final push.

-   Rigorous QA: We conduct thorough testing—functional, performance, and security—to ensure the app is stable. -   Infrastructure Setup: Our DevOps team sets up your production environment on AWS, including CI/CD pipelines for automated, one-click deployments. -   Launch!: We deploy the application, hand over the keys, and prepare for your first users.

Deliverable: Your MVP, live in production and ready for market validation.

Meerako: Your Dallas MVP Development Partner

We've built over 500+ digital products and helped launch countless startups. We're more than just a dev shop; we're a strategic partner. We're based right here in Dallas, Texas, and we're invested in our local ecosystem. We provide the 5.0★ quality, transparency, and speed you need to win.

Conclusion

A 90-day MVP isn't a fantasy. It's a focused, disciplined process. By relentlessly prioritizing, building in parallel, and communicating transparently, you can get your product to market, test your hypothesis, and start building your empire.

Ready to turn your idea into a reality?

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