What if you could build your SaaS without paying upfront? - Indie Hackers

Join

Like

Bookmarks

Comments

Report

I keep seeing founders with solid SaaS ideas stuck at the same point:

They know the problem.

They know what they want to build.

But they don't want to spend thousands upfront on development before knowing whether the idea will actually work.

So I'm experimenting with a different model.

You bring me the idea, workflow, and the problem you're trying to solve.

I'll turn it into a working AI-powered MVP — not just a mockup, but something people can actually use.

The MVP can be designed around your existing knowledge, documents, processes, and references, so the AI can answer questions and perform the actual work instead of being just another chatbot.

And here's the interesting part:

You don't pay upfront.

We agree beforehand on what the finished MVP and success criteria look like.

I build it.

You test it.

You pay after the agreed result is achieved.

I'm looking for 1–2 founders who already have a concrete problem or workflow they want to turn into software.

If that's you, comment "MVP" or send me a message.

I'd rather build something around a real business problem than spend another month building something nobody asked for.

akram

on August 16, 2026

Share

Say something nice to r0shd…

Post Comment

Trending on Indie Hackers

I built a launch coach after my own product launch got 11 upvotes and 3 signups

34 comments

Solo → Pre-Seed: The Tool Stack Decision That Will Either Save or Sink Your First 18 Months

26 comments

Most directories forget you exist after you list. We're trying something different.

23 comments

Built TermsGuard to explain contracts in plain English — looking for feedback

19 comments

Show IH: Apollodorus Video - browser-based video editor that runs locally

12 comments

Show IH:GSL Runtime: Moving Beyond .vrp Input

9 comments