Why We Started Bitdo: Building Software That Actually Ships

Every development agency says they're different. We're not here to make that claim. Instead, here's the honest story of why we exist and how we actually work.

The Problem We Saw

In 2024, we noticed a consistent pattern: startups with great ideas couldn't afford quality development, and quality developers were stuck working on boring enterprise projects.

Our Approach

We built Bitdo around three core principles:

1. Ship Fast, Iterate Faster

MVPs shouldn't take 6 months. We focus on getting v1 in front of users quickly, then improving based on real feedback. Speed is a feature, and we optimize for it at every step.

2. Modern Stack, Modern Speed

We standardized on Next.js, React, and PostgreSQL because they let us build production-ready apps without reinventing the wheel. The best code is code you don't have to write.

3. Transparent From Day One

No "contact us for pricing." No hidden fees. No surprises. You know what you're getting and what it costs before we write a single line of code.

4. Build Relationships, Not Just Projects

We're not interested in one-off projects. We want to be the team you call when you need to ship something important. That means honest communication, even when it's uncomfortable.

What We Actually Do

Full-Stack Web Development

Our bread and butter. We build complete web applications from scratch:

• SaaS platforms with authentication and payments
• Internal tools and admin dashboards
• Customer portals and marketplaces
• Data visualization and analytics apps

MVP Development

Most of our clients are in the validation phase. We help you build the smallest version of your product that proves (or disproves) your core hypothesis. Then we iterate based on what you learn.

Ongoing Partnerships

After the MVP launches, many clients keep us on retainer for feature development, bug fixes, and technical guidance. We become an extension of your team.

Our Tech Philosophy

We have strong opinions on technology, loosely held:

• Use boring, proven tech for MVPs (save the experiments for v2)
• TypeScript > JavaScript (catch bugs at compile time, not in production)
• PostgreSQL for most use cases (it's more flexible than you think)
• Deploy early, deploy often (Oracle Cloud makes this trivial)
• Write tests for critical paths only (100% coverage is a waste)
• Good enough today > perfect next month

We're not religious about any of this. If your team prefers something else and has good reasons, we'll adapt. The goal is shipping, not winning tech debates.

Lessons From Our First Year

How We Work

Do you work with non-technical founders?

Absolutely. Most of our clients aren't engineers. We explain things in plain English and make technical decisions transparent. You don't need to know React to understand what we're building.

What's your typical engagement look like?

We usually start with a 4-8 week MVP build, then move to ongoing monthly retainers for iteration and support. Some clients need us full-time, others just a few hours per week.

Can you take over an existing project?

Yes, though we'll be honest about the code quality. If it's salvageable, we'll work with it. If it needs a rewrite, we'll tell you why and what it'll take.

Do you only build web apps?

Web apps are our specialty, but we've also built Chrome extensions, Slack bots, API integrations, and data pipelines. If it runs on a server or in a browser, we can probably help.

The Bottom Line

Bitdo exists to help founders ship products without the typical agency overhead or offshore headaches. We're builders who care about your success because we've been in your shoes.

If you have an idea and need someone to turn it into working software, let's talk. No sales pitch, no pressure — just an honest conversation about whether we're a good fit.