Build Your
HR Tech MVP.
In Cambridge.
Why Cambridge is the
Perfect Launchpad
Cambridge is the UK's original tech cluster, with unmatched deep tech and biotech credentials. The city has produced more billion-pound tech companies than anywhere outside Silicon Valley relative to size.
Thriving Ecosystem
Silicon Fen calibre, startup budget
- We understand the Cambridge ecosystem and deep tech requirements
- Experience with university spinouts and technical founders
- Connections to the Cambridge investor community
- Ability to translate complex tech into usable products
Why HR Tech MVPs Fail
And How To Avoid It
We've seen dozens of founders in hr tech make these mistakes.
Building an HRIS when you should build a point solution
Trying to replace Workday on day one.
Our SolutionWorkday and BambooHR aren't going anywhere. Build the point solution that integrates with them and does ONE thing better.
Compliance-first design
Making the UI serve audit requirements instead of users.
Our SolutionCompliance happens in the backend. The UI serves humans. You can have both.
Ignoring the employee experience
Building for HR admins and forgetting employees use this daily.
Our SolutionIf employees hate your tool, adoption dies. HR admins buy, but employees determine success.
What Your MVP Actually Needs
Don't waste budget on features you don't need yet. Focus on validation.
Must Haves
- Core workflow (your main value)
- Employee self-service portal
- Admin dashboard
- Basic notifications
- Simple integrations (Slack, email)
Wait For Later
- Full HRIS integrations
- Complex approval workflows
- Advanced analytics
- AI-powered anything
Built to Scale.
Not Just a Demo.
We use the same stack as billion-dollar startups. Next.js + Supabase. Slack integration early. Make it fast and pleasant to use.
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Core Features We Build
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