JAMES ROSS JR

Startups and small businesses that need software built from scratch — especially those in niche markets that are underserved by off-the-shelf tools. If you need a custom SaaS, a brand built from zero, or a web presence that actually performs, that's my wheelhouse.

It starts with a free discovery call to understand what you're building and what problem you're solving. From there I scope the work honestly, share a written proposal, and we get moving. I work async-first with regular check-ins — no bloated meetings, just clear communication and shipped code.

Full-stack TypeScript — Nuxt 4 and Vue 3 on the frontend, Node.js on the backend, PostgreSQL with Drizzle ORM for the database, Stripe for payments, and Vercel for deployment. I use what the project actually needs. If something else is a better fit, I'll say so.

Remote-first and US-based. I work async with regular video check-ins and written communication. In my experience, async-first produces better outcomes — more time building, less time in status meetings.

Depends on scope. A marketing site or brand build is typically 3–6 weeks. A SaaS product from zero to production runs 2–4 months. I give honest timelines upfront and don't overpromise — if the scope changes, we talk about it.

You're working directly with the person building your product — not a sales team handing off to a junior dev. I've founded a SaaS, launched a client business from scratch, and written every line myself. The accountability is direct, the communication is direct, and the work reflects it.