App Cobuilding

    You have an app that's 60% done.
    Let's finish it.

    Stuck mid-build, burned out, or handed a half-finished codebase you can't ship? We sit down with you, assess what you have, fill the gaps with AI-assisted cobuilding, and get your app across the finish line.

    Sound Familiar?

    Every stuck app has a story

    Your contractor disappeared

    You paid someone to build it, got half an app and a bunch of promises, and now they're unreachable. The code exists — you just can't finish it alone.

    You're stuck on something technical

    You've been building it yourself and hit a wall. The backend isn't working, the deployment keeps failing, or there's one feature you can't figure out that's blocking everything else.

    You built it — but it won't ship

    The app works locally. Getting it deployed, secured, and reliably running for real users is a different problem, and you haven't been able to get over that last hill.

    How It Works

    Three phases. Usually 1–6 weeks depending on how far along you are.

    1

    Assess What You Have

    We start with a free 30-minute call to understand your app, your stack, and where it's stuck. You share what you've built. We tell you exactly what it will take to finish.

    2

    Cobuild the Gaps

    We work alongside you using AI-assisted cobuilding to fill in what's missing. Backend logic, auth, deployment pipelines, AI features — we move fast and we show you how.

    3

    Ship It Together

    You don't just get a working app. You understand how it works and how to keep it running. When we're done, you're not dependent on us — you own it.

    What We Fix

    Common stuck points we know well

    Broken or incomplete backend

    APIs that don't work, database schema that was never finished, business logic missing in action.

    Half-built frontend

    UI that exists but doesn't connect properly to the backend, forms that don't submit, states that don't update.

    Auth and security

    No login system, broken authentication, exposed endpoints — the stuff that has to work before you can go live.

    AI feature integration

    You want AI in your app — summaries, chatbots, generation, analysis — but you're not sure how to wire it in cleanly.

    Deployment and infrastructure

    Works locally, fails in production. Needs proper hosting, environment variables, CI/CD, or a database that won't fall over.

    Product direction

    You have something but aren't sure what it should actually be. We can help you sharpen scope and build the right thing.

    Dan Whitlock

    Who You're Working With

    Dan Whitlock

    Founder, NovaPath · Former Technology Innovation Lead, Navigator Schools

    Dan has built and shipped 8+ AI-powered apps in real-world K-12 settings — not demos, but tools used by teachers and school leaders. He uses the same AI-assisted cobuilding approach for every project, which means he moves fast and he teaches as he goes.

    If your app is stuck, he's probably seen that problem before. He can assess your codebase, identify what's blocking you, and help you ship it — faster than starting over and without the usual consultant runaround.

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    Pricing

    Simple, transparent options

    Start with an advisory session if you're not sure. Upgrade to a sprint when you're ready to move.

    Advisory + Assessment

    Figure out what you actually need.

    $250/hour
    • Codebase review and gap analysis
    • Clear list of what's blocking you
    • Prioritized action plan to ship
    • Recorded session you can reference
    • No long-term commitment required
    Book an Advisory Session
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    Cobuilding Sprint

    Let's just finish it together.

    From $2,500
    • Fixed-scope engagement (1–4 weeks)
    • Hands-on cobuilding with Dan
    • Backend, frontend, auth, AI features
    • Deployment and production setup
    • You own all the code, no lock-in
    Discuss Your Project

    Not sure which fits? Start with the form below and we'll figure it out together.

    Tell Us About Your App

    Share what you've built and where you're stuck. We'll take a look and follow up within 24 hours.

    What does it do? What's the tech stack? How far along is it?

    What's the specific thing blocking you from shipping?

    No commitment. We'll review your project and tell you honestly if and how we can help.