Product Execution Partner

Build products ready for real users.

Shipyard is a fractional CTO & product execution partner for founders. We design, build, and scale MVPs and internal systems.

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Values

Why founders choose Shipyard

Product execution with real technical leadership — without agency overhead.

Fractional CTO, not a dev shop

You get senior technical leadership and hands-on execution, not just task-based development.

Built for real products

We focus on architecture, maintainability, and systems that scale beyond version one.

Fixed scope, no surprises

Clear deliverables, clear timelines, and no endless change orders.

From idea to production

Product concept pages, MVPs, internal tools, and long-term technical guidance in one workflow.

Small by design

We work with a limited number of clients at a time to stay deeply involved.

Founder-first mindset

We optimize for speed, clarity, and long-term product health.

Capabilities

The systems we build

Production-ready foundations designed to scale past version one.

A real product surface

Clear user flows, proper authentication, and data models that match how your product actually works.

Internal systems your team can operate from

Dashboards, admin tools, and workflows that support real business operations.

API infrastructure that won’t be rewritten

Clean interfaces between services and systems built for change.

Architecture designed for growth

Decisions that support iteration without accumulating avoidable technical debt.

Engagement Model

From idea to production — with the right support at each step

Shipyard meets you where you are, whether validating demand, building your mvp, or making long-term technical decisions.

Product Concept Page

Verify intent before you build.

A high-converting one-page site that explains your product narrative and captures early user interest.

  • →Product Narrative
  • →Feature Breakdown
  • →Value Proposition
  • →Email Capture
Timeframe

Under 1 week

Build Sprint

Ship working software, fast.

A focused engineering sprint to deliver an MVP or internal tool without cutting corners on architecture.

  • →MVP Development
  • →Internal Dashboards
  • →API Infrastructure
  • →Admin Tools
Timeframe

2-6 weeks

Fractional CTO

Technical leadership on demand.

Ongoing partnership for architecture, technical debt management, and feature prioritization.

  • →Architecture Strategy
  • →Hiring Support
  • →Technical Tradeoffs
  • →Scaling Guidance
Timeframe

Monthly offer

Frequently Asked Questions

Everything you need to know to get started

How do engagements typically start?
Most engagements start with a short discovery or concept phase to align on goals, scope, and constraints. From there, we move into a focused build or ongoing fractional CTO partnership.
Is Shipyard an agency?
No. Shipyard is a product execution partner. We work directly with founders as an extension of their team, providing technical leadership and hands-on execution — not black-box delivery.
Do you run marketing or ads?
No. Our focus is strictly on product engineering, architecture, and system building. We work best alongside founders or teams who are ready to turn validated ideas into real software.
Who owns the code?
You do. All code, designs, and assets are 100% yours upon delivery — no lock-in, no licensing surprises.
What tech stack do you use?
We specialize in modern, scalable stacks like Next.js, TypeScript, Node.js, and Postgres — but the stack always follows the product. We choose tools based on your constraints, goals, and growth plans.
Can you work with an existing codebase?
Yes. We often plug into existing codebases to build internal tools, ship new features, or refactor legacy systems — with an emphasis on maintainability and long-term clarity.

Ready to ship?

Tell us about your project and we'll get back to you to discuss how we can help you build and scale.

Expert technical guidance
Flexible fractional support