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Service 18 · MVP & Proof-of-Concept Builds

LaunchPad

Sell LaunchPad when the buyer has an idea, pressure to ship, or an internal tool that needs to exist in the real world fast. This is the lane for working product, deployment, proof, and a real handoff — not slides and theory.

Gateway $28K
Suite $36K
Flagship $64K
30% deposit structure
$19,200
Largest deposit on the live service page.
$8,832.00
Largest upfront AE math at 46% of collected deposit.
15+
Flagship screens designed and built.
7 days
The service page says projects start within 7 days of deposit.

“This is the lane for buyers who are tired of almost launching. They are paying to get a real product in hand, not another planning document.”

Cross-check this contractor page against the live public service page here: https://skyesol.netlify.app/services/mvp-launchpad

Who to target

Use these buyer pictures to stop sounding generic. Each one makes the service easier to sell on a call or in the field.
Best Fit

First-time founders

Validated idea, no technical co-founder, and need something real to launch or show.

Best Fit

Internal tool champions

Operators inside larger companies who need proof before they get the bigger budget.

Best Fit

Market testers

Teams validating a new line or motion before spending on the full-scale build.

What the client is buying

The client is not just buying a category label. They are buying depth, control, and a cleaner operating reality.

Core delivery

  • Concept validation, design sprint, functional build, and deployment.
  • Third-party integrations, auth, and launch materials matched to tier depth.
  • Production deployment, CI/CD, monitoring, and error tracking at higher tiers.
  • Full code handoff, docs, and a scale roadmap.
  • Support windows that let the buyer stabilize or push into the next phase.

How to explain it

“This is the lane for buyers who are tired of almost launching. They are paying to get a real product in hand, not another planning document.”

Exact upfront math

Use the deposit, not the full contract value, when explaining your immediate project-side payout. This page uses the 46% AE deposit model.
TierClient DepositAE UpfrontTypical Fit
Gateway · $28,000$8,400$3,864.00Four-screen MVP with one integration, basic auth, and production deployment.
Suite · $36,000$10,800$4,968.00Eight screens, two integrations, full auth + role access, launch kit, and CI/CD monitoring.
Flagship · $64,000$19,200$8,832.0015+ screens, four integrations, advanced auth/SSO, full launch kit, PR draft, and architecture roadmap.

Scenarios you can actually picture

Use concrete buyer pictures. New contractors close better when they can name the buyer, the problem, and the likely close shape.
Scenario A

Founder finally shipping

A founder has been “about to launch” for months and needs the first real product out now.

Likely close: LaunchPad Gateway or Suite.

Your upfront: $3,864.00 to $4,968.00.

Scenario B

Internal pilot approval

An operator inside a larger org needs a working prototype to unlock budget and headcount.

Likely close: LaunchPad Suite.

Your upfront: $4,968.00.

Scenario C

High-conviction market test

A buyer needs a stronger MVP with team management, multiple integrations, and scale docs.

Likely close: LaunchPad Flagship.

Your upfront: $8,832.00.

Good stacks to pair with it

This service gets easier to sell when the contractor can picture the adjacent lane that makes the buyer's system more complete.

LaunchPad + CineFrame

Use this when the buyer needs both the product and a premium go-to-market surface around it.

LaunchPad + CheckoutForge

Use this when the MVP needs payment flows and revenue readiness from day one.

LaunchPad + ConnectBridge

Use this when the MVP is only valuable if it can actually talk to existing systems.

Add-on close angle

This gives the contractor a believable path beyond the first deposit.

The live page also lists a Mobile App Build ($14,000), Advanced Auth Integration ($6,500), and Payment Integration ($5,500). Those are easy reopen points once the buyer is committed to shipping.

A simple way to say it on the phone

You do not need to explain every deliverable. Sell the business outcome first, then justify the number with the build depth.

“This is the lane for buyers who are tired of almost launching. They are paying to get a real product in hand, not another planning document.”