Launch early enough to matter.

We turn high-stakes ideas into production-ready software. So you can prove value, de-risk the bet, and hit the deadline that matters.

Forward deployed teamsEnd-to-end deliveryProduction grade systems
Engagements

Pick your starting point

01
Plan

Launchpad

(1 week)

Decide what's worth building.

You get:

  • A clear recommendation on what to build first
  • A delivery plan: scope, timeline, cost, trade-offs
  • Success metrics and key risks
  • Decision context you can take to execs or investors

Best when: You've got pressure to move and need clarity with a plan you can defend.

02
Plan → Pilot

Pilot

(4 weeks)

Prove it's worth scaling.

You get:

  • A demoable end-to-end slice
  • Deployment to real users
  • Known risks and constraints
  • A go / no-go decision

Best when: You want proof of value before committing full build budget.

03
Pilot → Ship

Ship

(8+ weeks or retainer)

Take it to production.

You get:

  • A live production system
  • Reliability in place (monitoring, alerts, runbooks)
  • Clear ownership and operating boundaries
  • Knowledge transfer to your team

Best when: You're ready to take something into production — with a team that can see it through.

Where we fit

Built for moments that matter

Pick a lane
Detail
Founders & early teams

Founders & early teams

When speed and credibility matter more than polish.

Common scenarios
You need something real to show customers or investorsYou’re pre- or post-raise and execution is the bottleneckYou’ve got a clear wedge but limited senior capacity
What you get
  • An MVP: the smallest product that delivers the core workflow end-to-end
  • A delivery plan you can trust: scope, timeline, cost, and tradeoffs
  • A production path that doesn’t need rebuilding later
For Founders
Who you work with

Founder-led delivery

Hypership is led by builders whove shipped under real pressure — from early-stage startups to large enterprises. We stay close to the work and take responsibility for the outcomes: architecture, reliability, and delivery that holds up.

Kyle Davidson

Kyle Davidson

Co-founder

Kyle is a hands-on builder with experience across product, engineering, and AI delivery. He’s spent the last decade shipping production software for startups, enterprises, and the public sector — often in situations where timelines were tight and decisions carried real consequence. Previously Technical Director for AI at Kainos (FTSE 250)

Shannon Holgate

Shannon Holgate

Co-founder

Shannon specialises in building scalable data platforms and making organisations AI-ready. He has built and led systems operating at petabyte scale, and now helps businesses modernise their data foundations and ship AI-driven capabilities with confidence. Previously Director of Software Engineering at Magnite.

Let's Talk

We'll help you get started.

Tell us the idea, the problem, or what success looks like. We'll recommend the right engagement (Launchpad, Pilot, or Ship) and whether we're a fit.

Based in Belfast, working with teams globally