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We step in as your technical cofounder.

We understand your problem first — your business, your users, your goals. Then we use that understanding, combined with AI-amplified engineering, to build your product faster than a full team could.

Product builders, not task executors

We shape the product with you, not just write code from a spec

Deep problem understanding

We talk to your users, learn your business, then build

AI-amplified speed

Senior judgment + AI tooling = small team, big output

Direct access

Work with Piotr and Kasia, no account managers

Chat with us
Reply within 24 hours
Start within 5 working days
No long-term contracts

We join your team as if it were our own company — understanding the problem, shaping the product, and shipping production-grade code.

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Is Founding Developers right for you?

We work best with founders who want a partner in building, not just a pair of hands writing code

Pre-seed to Series A Founders

You need someone who'll sit with you, understand the problem you're solving, talk to your users, and then build with conviction. Not a team that waits for a spec.

Technical + Non-Technical Founders

Whether you code or not, you want a partner who challenges your ideas, suggests better approaches, and cares about the outcome — not just the deliverables.

Teams Validating Product-Market Fit

You need to experiment fast, learn from users, and iterate. We bring the product sense and engineering judgment to move quickly without building something you'll have to throw away.

Or your reality is this:

Technical Risk

Your vibe-coded prototype works. But the architecture won't scale. Every new feature risks breaking everything.

Execution Gap

A junior dev needs oversight you don't have time for. A full-time CTO costs equity you don't want to give.

Speed + Quality

You need to move fast. But not recklessly. Build the foundation right now, scale confidently later.

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We've been where you are.

We are Piotr and Kasia. Between us we have over 20 years of experience building products — from early-stage startups to scaling systems serving millions. We've been founders, CTOs, and lead engineers. Now we bring all of that to your product.

We don't just write code. We sit with you, understand your business, talk to your users, and figure out what actually needs to be built. Then we use AI-amplified engineering to ship it at a pace that feels unreasonable.




Piotr and Kasia, founders of Founding Developers

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We understand your problem first. Then we build.

We use AI to handle the repetitive engineering work so we can focus on what actually matters: understanding your users, making the right product decisions, and shipping fast on technologies that last.

What is Founding Engineer?

The first technical hire at a startup who understands the problem deeply, makes critical architecture decisions, builds the MVP, and shapes the product alongside founders. We operate like one — embedded in your business, talking to your users — without requiring equity or a full-time commitment. Learn more →

What is Collective?

We join forces with other experienced developers from our network to form a team capable of handling larger projects, while staying lean and working under a split-revenue model where everyone cares about the company's success.

React
Next.js
Rails
Elixir
PostgreSQL
GraphQL
TypeScript
Docker
Kubernetes
Figma

Our Platform

We built Towar — a production-ready AI agent platform

Towar deploys AI agents that run continuously across your organization — on schedules, in response to events, learning from every interaction. Built on Elixir for fault tolerance and real-time performance. Domain-agnostic and ready to be shaped for any industry.

Use it yourself

$299/month

Start deploying AI agents immediately. Built for non-technical teams — configure agents, set up automated workflows, and start getting value from AI without writing code.

We build for your domain

Platform free for 6 months

We deploy the platform for you and build custom tools, integrations, and workflows designed for your specific industry and use cases.

Custom Agentic Solutions

Reduced project cost

We build a completely different product on top of Towar's agentic engine — your UI, your domain, your users. AI Scoring, Legal AI, Growth Engines, Construction Intelligence — any vertical.

Learn more →
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Pick engagement that matches your needs

Transparent pricing. No hidden fees. Start small, scale as you grow.

How quickly can you start working with Founding Developers?

From first conversation to shipping

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Initial conversation

Chat via email, call, or message. We listen to understand your business, your users, and the problem you're solving.

Day 1

2

NDA & Code Access

Sign NDA (5 minutes), get access to your codebase, and begin discovery & scoping your needs.

Days 2-3

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Contract & Clarity

Review and finalize engagement terms. We're transparent on scope, timeline, and deliverables.

Day 4

4

Work Begins

First sprint starts. You're working directly with Piotr and Kasia with no intermediaries or delays.

Day 5

Can start within 5 working days

Frequently asked questions

Everything you need to know before we talk

How do I know if you can help my specific situation?

Message us on WhatsApp, email us, or schedule a call. We'll discuss your project, tech stack, timeline, and constraints. No sales pitch, just honest assessment. If we're not the right fit, we'll tell you.

What does "5 days starting" actually mean?

Ongoing Support starts at 5 working days per month. Anything less doesn't give us enough time for proper onboarding. We'll sync on when to start and how often you need us. Fixed-Scope projects typically range from 4 to 6 weeks up to 3 months, depending on complexity. We're transparent about every estimate.

Can you handle my tech stack?

If your stack is outside our core expertise, we'll tell you upfront before we start.

What if we don't work well together?

Message us on WhatsApp and let's discover your needs first. Spend 30 minutes to see if there's fit. No money changes hands until you're confident. With Ongoing Support, you can pause anytime.

How do you price projects?

Ongoing Support: Starting from 5 days/month on a monthly retainer. Fixed-Scope are priced based on the scope and depending on complexity. We'll scope together first, then quote. No surprises.

Why we stand out

We're not a typical agency, freelancer marketplace, or outsourcing firm. We embed ourselves in your business — understanding the problem, talking to users, shaping the product — and then use AI-amplified engineering to deliver at a pace that would normally require a much larger team. You get cofounder-level thinking with the flexibility to pause when you need to.

How we compare

Capability Founding Developers Freelancers Agencies In-House Hire
Senior Experience Varies
Strategic Thinking Varies
Fast Start (5 days)
Flexibility/Pause Varies
Code Quality Varies
Cost for Early Stage
Piotr Bernad, Founder and Technical Lead at Founding Developers Kasia Bernad, Co-founder and Fullstack Expert at Founding Developers

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