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    the AI software agency that proves your idea before you build it.

    Startup validation & MVP validation, delivered as real code

    codebefore is an AI software agency built around one job: startup validation through real, runnable code. Most agencies bill you to build — we get paid to help you decide what's worth building. Every engagement ends with software that proves your idea works, or shows you why it doesn't.

    New here? Start with prototype vs MVP, startup validation with code, or what an AI SDLC actually is.

    core offer

    prototype sprint

    A focused, time-boxed sprint that delivers a working prototype to prove or disprove a core business idea using real code.

    €6,000 – €9,000fixed, depending on scope

    what's included

    • Runnable prototype (owned by the client)
    • Minimal but correct architecture
    • Key assumptions validated
    • Demo + code walkthrough
    • Written decision summary (go / no-go / iterate)

    duration

    2–3 weeks

    outcome

    Clear evidence to decide whether to build, pivot, or stop.

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    technical direction & enablement

    build-ready blueprint

    A technical blueprint supported by a small proof-of-concept codebase, designed to enable confident full product development.

    €3,000 – €4,000fixed

    what's included

    • Architecture & system design
    • Minimal proof-of-concept code
    • Technology stack recommendations
    • Delivery & scaling considerations
    • Handover-ready documentation

    duration

    1–2 weeks

    outcome

    A clear technical path forward, ready for internal teams or vendors.

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    targeted validation

    technical validation add-ons

    Targeted technical spikes to validate specific risks or assumptions.

    from €1,500

    examples

    • API feasibility
    • AI / ML proof-of-concept
    • Performance or scalability testing
    • Third-party integration validation
    validate a technical risk

    case studies

    what validation looks like in practice.

    A sample of the systems we've designed, shipped, and post-mortemed for clients and internal projects.

    faq

    frequently asked questions

    How much does MVP validation cost?

    Prototype sprints range from €6,000–€9,000 depending on scope. Build-ready blueprints are €3,000–€4,000, and technical validation add-ons start at €1,500.

    How long does a prototype sprint take?

    2–3 weeks. You get a working prototype, a demo and code walkthrough, and a written go / no-go / iterate decision summary.

    What's the difference between a prototype sprint and a build-ready blueprint?

    A prototype sprint proves or disproves an idea with real, runnable code. A blueprint provides architecture, technology choices, and a small proof-of-concept to enable confident full development.

    Can I use the prototype code for my product?

    Yes. You own the code and can use it as the foundation for your product or as a reference for your engineering team.

    Do you validate technical feasibility?

    Yes. Our technical validation add-ons target specific risks — API feasibility, AI/ML proof-of-concept, performance and scalability testing, and third-party integration validation.

    ready to validate?

    Tell us what you want to prove. We'll help you figure out the fastest path to clarity.

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