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Kayna.io

YC-Backed SaaS MVP

Built in 7 weeks → Raised $1.2M seed round
Zenveus built a Next.js + Node.js SaaS MVP with authentication, billing, and dashboard in 7 weeks for a US-based startup. Budget range: $25k–$35k. Outcome: Client raised $1.2M within 3 months of launch.

The Challenge

First-time founder needed a production-ready MVP before demo day with limited budget and no technical team

How We Delivered

  1. 1. Discovery & roadmap refinement
  2. 2. UI/UX design + architecture planning
  3. 3. Frontend development (Next.js)
  4. 4. Backend & integrations (Node.js + Stripe)
  5. 5. QA & performance optimization
  6. 6. Launch & post-launch support
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Technology Stack

Next.js

React

Node.js

Python

Supabase

AWS

Stripe

Figma

Project Timeline

  • Total: 7 weeks
  • Design: 1 week
  • Development: 4 weeks
  • QA & Launch: 2 weeks

Budget Range

  • $25,000 – $35,000 (fixed-price MVP)
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Results & Impact

· Raised $1.2M seed funding 3 months post-launch
· Launched to first 500 users in week 1
· 4.9/5 user satisfaction rating
· 99.9% uptime
· Client retained for ongoing scaling

Final Deliverable

Zenveus delivered:

Embeddable Widget: A plug-and-play React component for easy integration.

Business Dashboard: A centralized tool for managing policies, quotes, and claims.

Scalable Backend: Efficiently handles data and communication across stakeholders.
Data Insights: Tools for data-driven decision-making.

Streamlined UX/UI: Intuitive design for simplifying workflows.

The result is a platform that simplifies insurance processes while empowering businesses to deliver better customer experiences.

Through collaboration with Kayna’s founders, we delivered a platform that meets their goals and raises the bar for embedded insurance solutions.

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FAQs

Frequently Asked Questions

What exactly is a Zenveus Engineering Pod?

Great at explaining technical concepts in an understandable way. The team was reasonable and professional regarding changes in requirements as our knowledge of the space increased. I would recommend them for full stack projects involving AWS cloud.

Freelancers are fragmented and agencies are process-heavy.
Zenveus Pods are outcome-driven teams that operate as a single unit with clear ownership and predictable velocity.

Most Pods are live in days, not months.
Because teams are pre-vetted and pre-aligned, there’s no long hiring or onboarding cycle.

No.
Pods include coordination, quality checks, and delivery discipline so your CTO doesn’t need to manage execution day to day.

Zenveus works best with post-MVP B2B SaaS companies that already have paying customers and need to scale feature delivery without slowing down.

We align Pods around outcomes, not tickets.
Clear context, defined ownership, and consistent sprint cadence reduce rework and decision bottlenecks.

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