Built by someone who thinks like a CTO. I scope, build and launch your product, and I'll tell you when something won't work.
5.0on every rated project
3 live productsI run the technology for
iOS, Android, webFrom first version to the stores
Who I help
You know the problem you're solving and who it's for. What you don't have is a technical co-founder, and you're not ready to hire a developer full-time. You need someone who can turn the idea into a real product, and who cares whether it's the right product.
I also work with small businesses that need a custom web or mobile tool, or an internal tool to replace the spreadsheets.
Sound familiar?
I don't know what to build first.
Every feature feels essential, and the budget is finite.
I can't judge the tech choices.
Which stack, which platform, native or web? You're asked to decide things you can't evaluate.
I'm afraid of paying for the wrong thing.
Many developers build exactly what's in the brief, even when the brief is wrong.
The non-code parts stall everything.
Accounts, payments, app stores, hosting, handover.
What I build
Customer-facing products, dashboards and platforms, built to grow.
iOS and Android apps, from first version to the App Store and Google Play.
A focused first version that tests the idea before you spend more.
Custom tools and workflows that take repetitive work off small teams.
How I work
I start with your business, not a feature list. What problem are we solving, for whom, and what would success look like?
I turn the idea into a clear plan: what to build first, what to leave out, which technology, and what it will cost. If something won't work, you'll hear it here, before money is spent.
Short milestones you can click through and test. Plain-language updates, no jargon.
I handle the setup that usually stalls founders: hosting, payments, app stores. You end up owning everything and understanding how it works.
After launch, I can stay on as your part-time CTO.
Why founders choose Elcovate
Before building software I managed IT and automation projects for an insurance multinational and for agencies, so I start from the problem you're solving, not the ticket in front of me.
I'll challenge an idea when it won't work, and sometimes the right answer is a simpler, cheaper or even non-technical fix.
You'll always know where the project stands and why each decision was made.
Code, accounts and documentation are yours from day one. No lock-in.
Apps I've built
Employees report hazards with a photo or voice note, complete inspections and confirm they've read announcements. Admins follow everything in a web portal, and insurers and safety consultants manage their client companies. Includes an AI assistant that answers questions from the company's own data.
Coaches build programmes and follow members' progress. Members log workouts, track activity, sync with Apple Health or Health Connect and message their coach. Each gym gets the app in its own branding.
A peer-to-peer protection community for expats, digital nomads and mobile workers, whose cover moves with them. I co-founded it and lead the technology.
On every project: scoping, architecture, building, app store and hosting setup, and ongoing development.
What clients say
Reviews from verified Upwork clients
“Hard worker, understands the bigger picture, pleasant to work with.”
“He has more of an eye for detail than any other freelancer I've worked with on this platform… he clearly knows European quality standards.”
“He helped me understand what was wrong with my Bubble app in under 20 minutes. Great communication… 100% hiring again.”
About
I founded Elcovate to be the technical partner I'd want if I were a non-technical founder: someone who builds well, explains clearly, and tells you the truth about your idea.
Before building software, I managed IT and automation projects for an insurance multinational and for agencies. That's where I learned to start with how a business actually works, and to spot when the planned solution isn't the right one.
Today I build web and mobile apps for founders and small companies, and act as part-time CTO for two startups, alongside co-founding my own.
Questions
No. Most of the founders I work with don't have one. You'll get plain-language updates and the reason behind every decision, so you always know where the project stands.
That depends on what we build first. In the scoping step you get a clear plan: what to build first, what to leave out, which technology, and what it will cost. You see the cost before any money is spent on building.
You do, from day one: the code, the accounts and the documentation. No lock-in.
Yes. I build iOS and Android apps and web apps, and handle the App Store and Google Play setup.
Yes. I start by looking at what's there and tell you honestly what's worth keeping and what isn't.
After launch, I can stay on as your part-time CTO for ongoing development and the technical decisions that come next.
Start a conversation
A few lines is enough. I'll read it properly and reply within two working days with honest first thoughts, and whether I'm the right fit.
Prefer email? coen@elcovate.com
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