Fast to build does not always mean ready to launch

AI assisted coding makes it easy to build an MVP fast. But speed often hides problems that only appear when real users arrive.

These are the most common problems we see in fast-built MVPs:

Security risks you don't see yet

Authentication and access issues that can expose data

Infrastructure that breaks under real usage

Code that is hard to understand, fix, or extend

Unreliable or unclear deployment setup

Performance issues when real users arrive

You do not need a perfect product before launch. But you do need to know where the risks are.

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Senior engineering review before launch

A practical MVP technical audit covering the areas most likely to create risk before launch: We look at the parts of your codebase and setup most likely to slow you down, create risk, or cause problems after launch.

Code quality and structure
We review how clean, understandable, and maintainable the codebase is. Fast-built MVPs often work on the surface but become hard to fix or extend once real development begins.
Security basics and risk areas
We look for obvious weaknesses in access, secrets, dependencies, and unsafe implementation patterns. These issues may stay hidden until users or customers rely on the product.
Authentication and permissions
We review sign-in logic, access control, and user permissions. Weak setup here can expose data or allow the wrong users to access the wrong things.
Infrastructure and deployment setup
We review hosting, environments, deployment flow, and operational basics. A product can look fine in demo mode and still fail under real launch conditions.
Database and data handling
We review how data is structured, stored, and handled. Poor data setup often leads to bugs, scaling issues, and future migration pain.
Maintainability and technical debt
We identify areas that may be difficult for future developers to understand, fix, or build on. This matters especially when the MVP needs to grow quickly after launch.
Performance and reliability risks
We review likely bottlenecks, unstable flows, and reliability concerns. Some issues only appear when real users arrive or usage increases.
Launch blockers and technical priorities
We help separate urgent launch issues from things that can wait. This gives founders a clearer path forward and reduces wasted effort.
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What you get
  • ✓ A clear view of your main technical risks
  • ✓ Priority actions before launch
  • ✓ Confidence in what to fix now vs later
  • ✓ A stronger foundation for launch, pilots, or fundraising
Best fit for teams that:
  • — built fast with AI assisted coding
  • — are close to launch
  • — want to onboard first paying users
  • — are preparing for investor conversations
  • — do not have a senior CTO in house

Choose the right review for your MVP

Start with expert feedback, or move straight into deeper support before launch.

Snapshot Review
€2,500

A focused expert review to identify your main technical risks and next steps.

Includes
  • ✓ High-level review of codebase and setup
  • ✓ Key risk areas and potential launch blockers
  • ✓ Concise written summary
  • ✓ 60-minute expert call
Best for
  • · Early MVPs
  • · Founders who want clarity first
  • · Teams deciding next steps
Start with Snapshot Review
Recommended
Deep Review
€6,000

A detailed senior engineering review to help you launch with more confidence.

Best balance of speed, depth, and cost

Includes
  • ✓ Deeper review of code, infrastructure, and workflows
  • ✓ Security and maintainability findings
  • ✓ Prioritized list of improvements
  • ✓ Clear guidance on what to fix now vs later
  • ✓ Review call with our senior team
Best for
  • · Launch preparation
  • · Pilot or customer onboarding
  • · Investor readiness
  • · Teams that know improvements are needed
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Launch Sprint
From €20,000

Hands-on engineering support to strengthen the parts of your MVP that matter most before launch.

Includes
  • ✓ Technical improvements based on review findings
  • ✓ Production hardening of key areas
  • ✓ Support with infrastructure, security, and reliability
  • ✓ Clear path toward a stronger launch
Best for
  • · Founders who need help, not just advice
  • · Teams with a go-to-market deadline
  • · MVPs that need cleanup before scale
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✓ Fixed price, no surprises
✓ Senior engineers only
✓ Results within 2 weeks
Why teams trust Thorgate before launch

Why founders choose Thorgate

We help founders make better technical decisions before launch. Our team builds software used in production and knows how to spot the issues that matter most when an MVP moves from demo to real users.

Senior engineers with production experience
We review MVPs with the same judgment used to build software for real users, not just prototypes.
Practical priorities, not long reports
You get a clear view of what to fix now, what can wait, and where the real risk is.
Clear for founders, credible for CTOs
We explain technical issues in a way non-technical founders can act on, without losing depth for technical teams.
Support beyond the review
If your MVP needs deeper work, we can help strengthen the parts that matter most before launch.
Simple process

How it works

Four steps. No long setup. You can start with a short call.

1

Intro call

We learn about your MVP, timeline, and launch goals.

2

Review

We review your codebase, setup, and main technical risk areas.

3

Findings

We explain what we found, what matters most, and what to do next.

4

Next steps

You decide what to fix internally and where you want expert support.

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Clear process. Senior engineers. Practical next steps.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Is this only for technical founders? +
No. We explain everything in simple terms so non-technical founders can make decisions with confidence.
Is this only for AI-built products? +
No, but it is especially useful for MVPs built quickly using AI assisted coding, vibe coding, or a mix of tools — including products with significant AI-generated code that has not yet been reviewed by a senior engineer.
Do you fix issues as well? +
Yes. After the review, we can support you with improvements through a Launch Sprint.
Is this the same as a security test? +
No. We look at the full picture: code, infrastructure, maintainability, and launch readiness.
How fast can we start? +
We usually begin with a short intro call and move quickly from there.
Do I need a CTO for this? +
No. This is designed for founders and small teams who need senior technical input.