VIABLELABS
Viable Labs is a focused, validation-first web development lab that partners with non-technical, early-stage founders in Perth to build their first viable product.
About Viable Labs
We partner with startups to rapidly build Viable Products, bridging the gap between concept and business reality. Our mission is to lower the barriers to entrepreneurship, accelerate innovation, and fuel the growth of Perth's tech startup ecosystem.
Viable Labs is also a startup, founded by Adam Yap, Co-Founder of Healthengine, as part of his continuing mission to contribute to a viable tech ecosystem in Perth, Western Australia.
Viable Labs is also a startup, founded by Adam Yap, Co-Founder of Healthengine, as part of his continuing mission to contribute to a viable tech ecosystem in Perth, Western Australia.
Why we're different.
We specialize in building your first Viable Product. It's all we do, and that means we do things slightly differently.
Validation-First Approach
We focus on building products that validate your core business assumptions quickly, not just on creating flashy features.
Fixed-Time, Fixed Cost
We commit to fixed timelines because we're not building to a rigid spec. By focusing on value rather than features, we can deliver a viable product within a predictable timeframe and budget.
Founder-Led Expertise
Our team consists of experienced startup founders who've been in your shoes, bringing real-world entrepreneurial insights to every project we undertake.
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Launch fast and iterate. The initial product doesn't need to be perfect. It's better to get something useful into the hands of users as soon as possible.
Our Process
At Viable Labs, we've streamlined our approach to help founders quickly transform their ideas into tangible, market-ready products.
Validate & Define
We start by understanding your vision and defining what makes a viable product for your specific market. This crucial step ensures we're aligned on goals and expectations from the outset.
Sprint & Build
Our unique fixed-time, fixed-price model means you know exactly what to expect in terms of timeline and budget. We work intensively on your project, with your active involvement throughout.
Launch & Empower
We don't just build and walk away. We ensure you have everything you need to maintain, iterate, and grow your product after launch.
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We are stubborn on vision. We are flexible on details.
Our Validation-First Philosophy
Our validation-first approach is the core of everything we do. We don't build features, we build value that helps you validate your startup with your customers.
- 1Build to make ProgressWe create functional products that serve as a launchpad for your business validation. Our builds are designed to propel you to the next stage of your startup journey, enabling real-world testing of your business model.
- 2Focus on Core ValueWe help you identify the 1-2 unique insights at the heart of your business idea. Our development process prioritizes these key differentiators, using proven solutions for everything else to accelerate your path to market validation.
- 3Maximise EfficiencyWe don't waste time on unnecessary features. Every aspect of our build is purposefully designed to validate your core business assumptions quickly. We focus on creating the minimal viable product that will provide the most valuable market insights with the least amount of development time and resources.
Building a B2B SaaS Product?
Does your insight mean you know how to solve a valuable business problem with a web app?
SaaS Build #0
Define your Viable Product in a
3-day Intensive Design Process
Define your Validation Criteria
All Data Mapped
All Key Flows Planned
All Automations Specced
Written Design Doc
Product Spec
3-day Intensive Design Process
Define your Validation Criteria
All Data Mapped
All Key Flows Planned
All Automations Specced
Written Design Doc
Product Spec
- (Can be credited towards SaaS Build #1)
$6,000 + GST
Get Started
SaaS Build #1
Build a Web App that can sign up customers and deliver value in no more than 12 Weeks
Includes SaaS Build #0
Mobile Responsive App
Relational Database
Users, Logins, subscriptions
Level 1 Process Automation
Level 1 AI Functionality
SMS Functionality
Up to 6 Key Business Flows
Includes SaaS Build #0
Mobile Responsive App
Relational Database
Users, Logins, subscriptions
Level 1 Process Automation
Level 1 AI Functionality
SMS Functionality
Up to 6 Key Business Flows
$62,500 + GST
Get Started
SaaS Build X
SaaS Build #1 in a
4 Week Intense Sprint
(Not for everyone)
This is a highly compressed Hackathon-style build process designed for highly engaged, very ready, super pragmatic founders.
Requires significant engagement from founders during the build process.
4 Week Intense Sprint
(Not for everyone)
This is a highly compressed Hackathon-style build process designed for highly engaged, very ready, super pragmatic founders.
Requires significant engagement from founders during the build process.
Enquiries
Get Started
Building a not-for-profit startup?
We may waive some or all of our fees. Tell us about your mission.
We may waive some or all of our fees. Tell us about your mission.
Partnering for Success: How We Choose Projects
At Viable Labs, we're committed to mutual success through careful project selection. Our unique approach is tailored to specific challenges and founder mindsets, ensuring we can deliver the best outcomes for the startups we work with.
We encourage all interested founders to apply. Through our application process, we'll determine if there's a strong fit between your vision and our capabilities. This careful matching helps maintain our high standards and increases the likelihood of a successful outcome for your startup.
Even if we're not the right fit, we're happy to provide guidance where possible. We value every founder's journey and are excited to learn about new ideas.
We encourage all interested founders to apply. Through our application process, we'll determine if there's a strong fit between your vision and our capabilities. This careful matching helps maintain our high standards and increases the likelihood of a successful outcome for your startup.
Even if we're not the right fit, we're happy to provide guidance where possible. We value every founder's journey and are excited to learn about new ideas.
OUR PROCESS BEGINS WITH A COFFEE, ON US, WHERE YOU CAN SHARE YOUR VISION AND YOUR INSIGHT WITH AN EXPERIENCED STARTUP FOUNDER.
WE'LL LISTEN, OFFER ADVICE AND WORK OUT IF WE'RE A GOOD FIT.
WE'LL LISTEN, OFFER ADVICE AND WORK OUT IF WE'RE A GOOD FIT.
Thoughts on Minimum Viable Product