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From idea to working software in 72 hours.

Custom software and intelligent systems built with precision. We use AI-powered development to create solutions that work exactly the way you think. In weeks, not months.

Custom software is more within reach than you think.

You've probably assumed custom software requires enterprise budgets and endless timelines. That the only options are expensive agencies or risky freelancers. It doesn't have to be that way. Maybe you've outgrown spreadsheets and duct-taped integrations. Maybe you need a dashboard that actually shows what matters, a customer portal that doesn't embarrass you, or an internal tool that automates the busywork. Maybe you're not even a tech company, but you've realized software could unlock a whole new revenue stream for your business. That's exactly who we're here for.

What we build

From internal tools to customer-facing products, we build software that solves real problems.

Internal Tools & Dashboards

Admin panels, reporting dashboards, and workflow tools that replace spreadsheets and streamline operations.

Web & Mobile Apps

Customer-facing applications, portals, and marketplaces built for your specific users and use cases.

Replace Legacy Software

Custom solutions that fit your exact workflow. Not the other way around. Stop adapting to software that wasn't built for you.

Extend Your Stack

Integrations, add-ons, and custom features that make your existing systems work better together.

New Revenue Streams

Software products your company can offer to customers. Turn your expertise into a scalable digital product.

Custom Solutions

Whatever your unique challenge, we'll build software tailored to solve it. No templates, no compromises.

How we work.

Two people, one process, zero gaps.

72-Hour Prototype

Start

See your idea working before you commit. See it, test it, know it's right. A working prototype is worth more than a month of requirements gathering.

Your Lead Builder

Build

One developer who owns your codebase and drives development. They know every line of code and ship your product with full autonomy.

Your Partner

Support

Your point of contact who owns the relationship and ensures continuity. They support your builder and step in as needed.

Output Over Optics

Ship

No six-month roadmaps. No 50-page proposals. No fake complexity or busywork. Working software this week, refined with precision until every detail is right.

Radical Transparency

Trust

We show our work. Access our task board in real time. See exactly what's being built, what's next, and what's done. No surprises, ever.

Who's behind Vanilla

Matt Aycoth, Founder

Matt Aycoth

Founder

Matt founded Vanilla after leading sales and operations teams at tech companies. He believes custom software should be accessible to every growing business, not just enterprises with big budgets.

Zach Gramstad, Chief Builder

Zach Gramstad

Chief Builder

Zach sets the standard for what great looks like at Vanilla. With experience as an engineer and Chief Product Officer at VC-backed startups, he built Vanilla's approach around principles like 'ship fast' and 'results over process.'

"We ship fast, stay small, and never hide behind process. One builder, one partner, no committees. We obsess over getting it right so you never have to manage a technical team."

Get your prototype scoped in 30 minutes

Tell us what you're building. We'll show you a working prototype in 72 hours, before you commit to anything.

Or email us directly at hello@vanilla.is

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