You have an idea
You want to know if it can work and what it would take, before you invest your time and savings.
Startup Guidance for Individuals
Turn your idea into numbers, a plan and confident next steps.
Not every good idea starts inside a company. We work with individuals who want to start something of their own: together we calculate what your project will cost, what it can earn and what it takes, and we explain how a startup and an IT project really work, step by step and without jargon.
- Best for
- Individuals and first-time founders with an idea
- Engagement
- Separate sessions or a guided trajectory
- Starts with
- A free sparring session about your idea
What you get.
Concrete results you can hold us to, not vague advice. Every engagement is shaped around your situation, but these are the building blocks.
Idea check
An honest look at your idea: the problem it solves, who would pay for it and what already exists.
Cost calculation
What building and running your product will cost: development, hosting, tools, people and time.
Revenue and break-even
Pricing scenarios, revenue estimates and the moment your project starts paying for itself.
MVP scope
What to build first, what can wait, and how to test your idea with real users on a small budget.
Step-by-step roadmap
From idea to launch: company setup, team, technology, launch and what comes after.
Funding and pitch preparation
An overview of funding options and help to explain your plan to banks, investors or partners.
Who it's for.
Starting something on your own raises a lot of questions. We help wherever you are in that process.
You need the numbers
You want a realistic budget, pricing and break-even calculation that you can rely on.
You are ready to start
You are about to take the step and want someone experienced at your side for the first decisions.
How it works.
A clear route from the first conversation to results, with a decision point at every step. You never commit to more than the next step.
- 1
Sparring session
A free conversation about your idea, your goals and the questions you have.
- 2
Understand the idea
We map the problem, the target customers, the competition and what makes your idea different.
- 3
Run the numbers
Together we calculate costs, pricing, revenue scenarios and how much money you need to get started.
- 4
Build the plan
You get a clear roadmap with the MVP scope, the steps to take and the decisions to make along the way.
- 5
Next steps together
We stay available as a sounding board, and when you are ready, we can build the product with you.
Everything was also explained to us in an understandable way.
Questions we often get.
Something else on your mind? Ask it during the sparring session, or send us a message.
Do I need a company to work with you?
No. We work with individuals who are still exploring an idea. If and when it makes sense to start a company, we explain the options and what each choice means for you.
I have no technical background. Is that a problem?
Not at all, that is exactly who this service is for. We explain everything in plain language, so you understand your own project and can make your own decisions.
What do I get from the calculations?
A clear overview of the expected costs, a budget for the first version of your product, pricing and revenue scenarios and an estimate of when you break even. You can use it for your own decisions or in conversations with banks and investors.
Can you also build the product afterwards?
Yes, if you want to. Our software development team can build your MVP, but there is no obligation: the plan is yours to use with any partner.
Other services.
Most clients combine two or more. They're designed to work together.
Let's see if Startup Guidance fits you.
Book a free sparring session. We look at your plans together and tell you honestly what it takes to realize them on time and within budget.