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Startup Software Development: prototype first, then launch.

SellYourBoards.com asked seven firms to quote, and we were the only one with a prototype before the first call. In its first week on the platform we built, it took 47 orders and paid sellers $4,171.11.

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$ launch --zero-downtime
› create order: prepaid USPS label
› ship it from any post office
› paid by PayPal or check
› 47 orders in week one
✓ $4,171.11 paid out to sellers
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How the work flows

From first call to first week

How we take a founder from an idea to a running product, step by step, from the startups we've built for.

  1. 01

    Step 1 of 6

    Prototype first

    Before the first call, we turn what we heard into something you can click.

    What we built

    A rough prototype, ready before the first call.

    SellYourBoards.com

  2. 02

    Step 2 of 6

    The customer's main loop

    Build the one thing customers come for, end to end.

    What we built

    Create an order with a prepaid USPS label, ship it, get paid in 1–2 business days.

    SellYourBoards.com

  3. 03

    Step 3 of 6

    The owner's tools, at the same time

    Running the business shouldn't mean spreadsheets.

    What we built

    An admin dashboard for orders, customers, a live price list and metrics.

    SellYourBoards.com

  4. 04

    Step 4 of 6

    Every screen

    One back end serving every device you need.

    What we built

    One API behind web, hybrid and Roku apps, plus admin tools and artist payouts.

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  5. 05

    Step 5 of 6

    Launch without stopping the business

    Switch over while customers keep buying.

    What we built

    Moved off Squarespace in mid-February 2026 with zero downtime.

    SellYourBoards.com

  6. 06

    Step 6 of 6

    Grow from real use

    Ship, watch what customers do, improve.

    What we built

    Analytics and error monitoring from day one.

    SellYourBoards.com

Client stories

Startups we've built for

From a buyback business moving off manual tools to apps for TVs and drivers.

Case file · E-scrap buyback, across the U.S.

SellYourBoards.com

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Before

A Squarespace site and a manual workflow: orders by email, shipping labels bought one at a time, payouts worked out in spreadsheets, and a site not built for the 78% of visitors on phones.

What we built

  • Order flow with USPS labels
  • Self-service seller portal
  • Admin dashboard
  • Live price list (110+ items)
  • PayPal and check payouts
  • 47orders in the first week
  • $4,171.11paid out to sellers in week one
  • 1 of 7firms that brought a prototype before the first call
Jeff at Baytech was the ONLY person that came up with a rough prototype before we even had our first call. It showed his preparedness and willingness to work on our project. Don't be afraid to pay for quality with these guys.
Zachary Myers, Owner, SellYourBoards.com

Every number and quote is from the client's published case study or review.

What gets in the way

Startup Challenges We Solve

Startups face unique hurdles—Baytech helps you move faster, smarter, and more securely.

  • MVP & Product-Market Fit Pressure

    Delivering a minimum viable product quickly—without sacrificing long-term vision.

  • Rapid Iteration & Pivoting

    Adapting features and architecture as customer needs or markets shift.

  • Security & Compliance on a Budget

    Building in privacy, data protection, and industry compliance from day one.

  • User Growth & Retention

    Acquiring users and keeping them engaged in crowded marketplaces.

  • AI Integration

    Embedding machine learning, automation, and chat in your product's core experience.

  • Scaling from Zero to Millions

    Making sure your tech stack grows with your user base—without breaking.

  • Community Building & Trust

    Creating safe, engaging, and respectful digital spaces (especially for social apps).

  • Multi-Platform Deployment

    Delivering consistent UX across mobile, web, and device apps.

  • Third-Party & API Integration

    Seamless connections with payments, SMS, notifications, and mapping services.

What we build

Startup Solutions

Custom, cloud-native, and AI-first solutions built to help startups launch, grow, and disrupt.

  • AI-Powered User Safety & Moderation

    Real-time AI flags unsafe content, automates moderation, and protects your community.

    • AI content and message moderation
    • Automated safety alerts and escalation
    • Machine learning for threat detection
    • Real-time abuse reporting tools

  • Intelligent Communication & Chatbots

    AI-driven messaging, chatbots, and support agents to scale user interactions.

    • Conversational AI chatbots
    • Automated FAQ and support
    • Smart routing for messages
    • Multi-channel (text, audio, video) support

  • AI Analytics & Growth Insights

    Understand user behavior and optimize engagement with actionable analytics.

    • Real-time dashboards
    • User segmentation and churn prediction
    • Growth and retention analytics
    • Funnel and cohort analysis

  • Cross-Platform Mobile & Web Apps

    Hybrid and native apps for rapid deployment to iOS, Android, and web.

    • Mobile-first architecture
    • Progressive Web App (PWA) support
    • Push notifications
    • Responsive, accessible design

  • Cloud-Native & Scalable Architecture

    Serverless and containerized backends for instant, stress-free scaling.

    • Kubernetes orchestration
    • Microservices & event sourcing
    • Real-time APIs and webhooks
    • CI/CD and auto-scaling

  • Privacy & Security by Design

    Secure authentication, encrypted data, and privacy-first workflows.

    • OAuth/OpenID Connect
    • Role-based access control
    • End-to-end encryption
    • GDPR and CCPA compliance

  • 3rd Party Integration & Payments

    Plug in payments, SMS, mapping, notifications, and more.

    • Stripe/PayPal/Square integration
    • Twilio and SMS notifications
    • Google Maps and location services
    • Email and push APIs

  • Community, Social, & Gamification Tools

    Build vibrant user communities with feeds, comments, and recognition.

    • Feed and wall features
    • Social login (Google, Apple, etc.)
    • Gamification and achievements
    • User reputation and feedback

  • Real-Time Alerts & Emergency Features

    Critical incident alerts, location-based warnings, and emergency workflows.

    • Geo-fenced alerts and notifications
    • Abduction and safety warnings
    • Incident reporting and escalation
    • Live user tracking (opt-in)

The stack

Startup Technology Stack

Cloud-native, AI-powered, and proven in high-growth environments.

AI & Data Science

  • OpenAI
  • LangChain
  • Python AI Libraries

Backend

  • .NET Core
  • PostgreSQL
  • Redis

Frontend

  • Aurelia
  • Capacitor
  • TypeScript

Cloud & DevOps

  • Kubernetes
  • Rancher
  • Google Cloud Platform
  • Argo CD

In their words

How our platforms help our clients succeed.

  • "Bryan, Jeff and the team always make us see a better solution for the problems we have. They are go-to guys for software solutions that make our business run better."

    Gary BoyleOwner at Animodus

  • "These guys know their stuff. Bryan is the architect that can build your dream software product. We started with only a rough idea of what we needed, and they guided us through the whole process"

    Brett CocaVice President of Sales at Cash Call Mortgage

  • “These guys know their stuff. Bryan is the architect that can build your dream software product. We started with only a rough idea of what we needed, and they guided us through the whole process.”

    John KalamarasDirector at RealSource Partners

Why Baytech

Why Baytech for Startups?

From concept validation to growth, Baytech delivers the speed, expertise, and AI-enabled technology that startups need to win.

  • AI-First Startup Delivery

    We build with AI at the core—powering moderation, analytics, automation, and smarter products from day one.

  • Startup Speed, Enterprise Quality

    Rapid MVPs and iterated launches, always with enterprise-grade security and code quality.

  • Multi-Platform Agility

    Hybrid, native, and web apps with consistent UX across devices and platforms.

  • Cloud-Native Scale

    Cloud and containerization experts for effortless scaling as you grow.

  • User Experience Obsessed

    We design for onboarding, retention, and viral growth.

  • API & Integration Ready

    Seamless integrations with payments, location, notification, and more.

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