Build Your
Edtech MVP.
In Austin.
Austin Founders
Why Austin is the
Perfect Launchpad
Austin has emerged as a major tech hub, attracting companies fleeing California costs. The city combines tech credibility with lower costs and business-friendly policies.
Thriving Ecosystem
Austin speed, UK precision
- We match Austin's move-fast mentality
- No state income tax savings can fund your MVP
- Build while you focus on your Austin network
- UK engineering standards, competitive pricing
Austin is 6 hours behind London. Overlap in your morning, our afternoon. Progress happens while you network at Capital Factory.
Why Edtech MVPs Fail
And How To Avoid It
We've seen dozens of founders in edtech make these mistakes.
Feature bloat for administrators
Building complex admin panels nobody uses while the core experience suffers.
Our SolutionTeachers have 5 minutes between classes. If your tool takes longer than that to learn, it won't get adopted. Radically simple or nothing.
Gamification theater
Adding badges and points without understanding motivation.
Our SolutionGamification works when it supports learning, not when it replaces it. Focus on outcomes first, dopamine hits second.
Building for every grade level
Trying to serve K-12 and higher ed and corporate training simultaneously.
Our SolutionPick one grade band, one subject, one type of institution. Nail it. Expand later.
What Your MVP Actually Needs
Don't waste budget on features you don't need yet. Focus on validation.
Must Haves
- Core learning activity (your main value)
- Progress tracking
- Basic instructor/admin view
- Student authentication
- Mobile-responsive design (non-negotiable)
Wait For Later
- LMS integrations (Canvas, Blackboard)
- Complex analytics dashboards
- AI tutoring features
- Comprehensive assessment engines
Built to Scale.
Not Just a Demo.
We use the same stack as billion-dollar startups. Next.js + Supabase. Real-time features with Supabase Realtime. Keep it fast—slow tools don't get used in classrooms.
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Core Features We Build
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