How we work

Talk → Hack → Launch-ish

Alyeska Dev keeps the process intentionally light so founders can move fast. Here’s exactly what happens when we build your MVP.

Talk

Typical duration

30–45 minutes

We hop on a working session, unpack the idea, and agree on the demo that will impress investors or stakeholders. Expect pointed questions, reality checks, and a clear call on whether we’re a fit.

You get

  • Scope brief and success criteria
  • Timeline + pricing outline
  • List of dependencies and access needs
Hack

Typical duration

1–3 sprints

We sprint hard. Designers, engineers, and hardware tinkerers work in parallel. You’ll get async updates every day, milestone reviews twice a week, and merged code you can inspect any time.

You get

  • Designs, code, and firmware with daily updates
  • Demo or staging environments you can click
  • Issues and decisions tracked in shared workspace
Launch-ish

Typical duration

2–5 days

We ship something judges, investors, or customers can experience. Then we rehearse the story, capture walkthrough video if needed, and prep handoff docs so you can keep iterating.

You get

  • Polished demo or prototype
  • Pitch walkthrough + rehearsal
  • Handoff docs, video capture, next-step backlog

Rituals that keep builds on track

Transparent scopes

Every project has a one-page brief defining what we’re shipping, guardrails, and must-win moments so the team stays aligned.

Async first

Daily Loom updates and an open Notion/Linear board replace endless meetings. You’ll always know what’s shipped and what’s blocked.

Demo-driven

We judge progress by what runs in a browser or on hardware, not by slide decks. Every milestone ends with something you can try yourself.

Ready to run the playbook?

We’ve honed this process with Anchorage founders, accelerator cohorts, and operators across Alaska. Bring your idea—we’ll bring the tools.