How long does it take to build an MVP?
A realistic timeline from the first call to real users, what slows an MVP down, and how an AI-accelerated crew launches in 30 to 60 days.
Short answer
With King Tide, an MVP goes from the first call to a live product in 30 to 60 days: a 30-minute scope call on day zero, a design sprint in the first week, an AI-accelerated build with visible progress every day, and a launch with real users. Where it lands in that range depends on scope, platforms and integrations, and the date is set on the first call.
The timeline, step by step
| When | Step | What happens |
|---|---|---|
| Day 0 | Scope call | Thirty minutes. We pick the one product that matters and lock price and timeline. |
| Week 1 | Design sprint | Flows and UI reviewed live with you, every day. |
| After the sprint | AI-accelerated build | Full-stack engineering with daily, visible progress. |
| Day 30 to 60 | Launch | Live in users’ hands, then we keep riding with you. |
What makes an MVP take longer
- More than one product, or several types of users, at launch.
- Several platforms at once: iOS, Android and web.
- Integrations with payments, third-party APIs or existing systems.
- Regulated data that needs extra review.
- Product decisions that wait days instead of hours.
Most of these are scope decisions. Launching one flow first and adding the rest with real usage data is the fastest path to users. What drives the price is covered in how much it costs to build an MVP.
Why it used to take six to twelve months
The old path hired a full team before proving anything, then handed off a prototype instead of a product. A senior crew that runs from design to code, with AI-accelerated engineering, removes most of those handoffs.
How to get ready for day zero
- Know the one problem the first version solves, and who it is for.
- Bring what already exists: research, designs, a brand or a codebase.
- Name one person who can make product decisions quickly.
Examples
KIIWI went from concept to launch with King Tide on product design and engineering. Raziel was incubated end to end: brand, UX/UI and the full-stack AI product. Switch had King Tide as its product partner, from design to build.
Questions
What do you actually ship in 30 to 60 days?
One focused, production product: a mobile app, web app or AI tool with real users, real data and real code you own. Not a clickable prototype.
How do you move that fast?
A tight scope agreed on day zero, senior people only, one crew from design through code, and AI-accelerated engineering with progress you can see every day.
How much does it cost?
AI MVPs start at $15K for a fixed scope, agreed on the first call.
What happens after launch?
You choose: we keep iterating with you, ramp down as you hire your own team, or hand off clean repos and docs.