Hanif Carroll MVPs + AI Automation

Hanif Carroll Product partner for founders

I figure out what to build, then I build it.

Product strategy, UX, pricing, and full-stack engineering for nontechnical founders — without agency overhead.

Product decisions and code from the same person.

From idea through launch and go-to-market.

Hanif Carroll

Who This Is For

Know quickly if this is the right kind of help.

If you need a first version soon or software to remove a recurring bottleneck, the fit should be clear fast.

Best fit

  • You have an idea but aren't sure what the MVP should actually include.
  • You need a first version in users' hands soon.
  • You want one person who can advise on product, pricing, and launch — not just write code.

Probably not a fit

  • Idea-only projects with no urgency or budget.
  • Teams shopping for the cheapest developer hours they can find.
  • You already have a detailed spec and just need hands to code it.

Where This Usually Starts

Most projects start in one of two places.

Either a founder needs a first version, or a business needs software to remove a recurring bottleneck.

Offer 01

MVP builds

For founders who need someone to shape the product, not just code it. I define the scope, design the UX, advise on pricing and positioning, and build the whole thing.

  • Figure out what the MVP should actually include before code starts.
  • Ship something people can use, pay for, and come back to.
Market validation storefront built for a beauty brand MVP test.

Offer 02

Workflow automation + AI agents

For business owners and lean teams who need software to remove operational drag and make AI genuinely useful.

  • Remove repetitive work inside the business.
  • Add AI only when it reduces work or improves a decision.
Inventory and workflow software interface for an auto-parts supplier.

Why This Works

Strategy and execution from the same person.

You get one person handling the product decisions, the UX, the pricing strategy, the build, and the communication. No handoffs between a strategist, a designer, and a developer.

Monica Londoño

“Hanif quickly understood our needs, both from a business and aesthetic perspective, and translated them into a clean, functional website in no time. His professionalism and data-driven approach made the entire process seamless. The result exceeded our expectations.”

Monica Londoño

Co-founder · Punto de Partida

8+

years building software products

10+

client and internal projects shipped

3,000+

organizers served through tools I helped build

Step 01

Understand the business and the user

Before anything gets built, I learn who it's for, what the business model is, and what success looks like. This shapes everything that follows.

Step 02

Define the product and cut scope hard

I help decide what the MVP should include, how to price it, and what to leave out. The first build has to be useful and small enough to ship.

Step 03

Build with direct feedback

You get direct updates and short demos without extra layers between us. I handle the UX, the design decisions, and the code.

Step 04

Launch and go to market

We ship something people can use, then I help with the marketing site, positioning, and whatever else it takes to get the product in front of the right people.

Markis Zarate

“Hanif delivers high quality work with strong attention to detail. He's reliable, communicates great, and has a sharp technical mind. Whether handling complex builds, troubleshooting under pressure, or adapting to shifting priorities, he was dependable every step of the way. He's the kind of developer who not only gets the job done but elevates the process for everyone involved.”

Markis Zarate

Founder, Creative & Graphic Designer · Zarate Studios

Case Studies

Find the closest match for the kind of problem you have.

The work is grouped by MVP, workflow, and AI-system projects so you can start with the most relevant examples.

Next Step

Bring the bottleneck, and I’ll help decide what to build first.

Book a roadmap call if you need an MVP or a workflow that no longer depends on manual cleanup. If AI belongs in the solution, we can decide that after the workflow is clear.