Turn Your Idea Into a Production AI SaaS
You've validated the idea with a prototype. Now you need a real product - built with production-grade code, scalable architecture, and AI that actually works. I'll take you from prototype to a fully functional AI SaaS product ready for marketing validation or investor pitch.
From Idea to Product
Everything you need to go from prototype to a real AI SaaS product
AI SaaS Product Development
Get a fully functional AI product built with production-grade code - not a prototype, not a demo. Real architecture that handles real users and scales with your business.
- Production-ready AI features (LLMs, RAG, agents)
- Scalable backend & clean API design
- User authentication, billing & dashboards
- Deployment to production infrastructure
Prototype to Production
You've built something in Lovable, Bolt, or another tool that proves the concept. I'll rebuild it as a real SaaS product with proper architecture, database design, and code you can maintain and grow.
- No-code/AI prototype → production codebase
- Database design & data migration
- Third-party integrations (Stripe, APIs, etc.)
- CI/CD pipeline & cloud deployment
Technical Partnership
Need more than a one-off build? I can become your long-term technical partner - owning the product roadmap, making architecture decisions, and scaling the product as you grow.
- Ongoing CTO-level technical guidance
- Product roadmap & architecture ownership
- Team building & hiring support
- Equity or retainer arrangements available
From First Call to Launch
A clear, structured process so you always know what's happening and what's next.
Discovery Call
We hop on a free 30-minute call. You walk me through your prototype, your vision, and your timeline. I ask the hard questions so nothing gets missed.
Scope & Proposal
Within 48 hours, you get a clear scope document with features, architecture plan, timeline, and a fixed price. No surprises.
Build & Ship
I build in weekly sprints with a live demo every Friday. You see real progress every week and can steer direction as we go.
Launch & Handoff
Your product goes live with documentation, deployment pipeline, and a clean codebase. I stick around for 2 weeks post-launch to squash any bugs - with the option for ongoing support through a retainer.
Featured Projects
Real-world solutions that drive business impact
Duuny — AI-Powered Business Discovery Platform
Vision: Help local service providers become discoverable through AI search as customer behavior shifts from traditional search engines to AI assistants.
Solution: Built Duuny, an AI-powered platform where local businesses create optimized profiles designed for AI search comprehension. The system features AI-generated professional summaries, auto-fill that analyzes existing websites to populate profiles, and verified customer reviews. Businesses get discoverable in under 5 minutes with a guided setup flow.
Result: Launched as a SaaS product with free and pro tiers, serving Finnish local businesses and service providers looking to stay ahead of the AI search revolution.
Linspire — LinkedIn Writing Assistant
Challenge: Professionals spending hours crafting LinkedIn posts often end up with generic, AI-sounding content that doesn't reflect their authentic voice or personal brand.
Solution: Built Linspire, an AI-powered writing tool that learns each user's unique tone and style to generate LinkedIn posts that sound genuinely like them. Features multiple writing modes, credibility scoring, and brand customization to ensure every post feels authentic.
Impact: Enables professionals to consistently publish high-quality LinkedIn content in minutes instead of hours, while maintaining their authentic voice and growing their personal brand.
AI-Powered Writing Assistant — Pencilo
Vision: Create an affordable, non-intrusive alternative to premium writing assistants like Grammarly.
Solution: Built Pencilo, an AI-powered Chrome extension that provides real-time grammar checking, intelligent paraphrasing, and translation capabilities. The system leverages OpenAI's API for natural language processing and includes Stripe integration for seamless subscription management.
Result: Successfully launched as a SaaS product serving users worldwide, offering enterprise-grade writing assistance at an accessible price point with a clean, distraction-free design.
About Me
Nikola Dakić
I'm a Senior Software & AI Engineer who specializes in one thing: turning early-stage AI ideas into real SaaS products. If you've built a prototype in Lovable, Bolt, or any other tool and need someone to make it production-ready - that's exactly what I do.
With a Master's degree in Intelligent Systems and experience shipping products at companies like SugarCRM and multiple startups, I've taken dozens of ideas from "it works in a demo" to "it's handling paying users." I understand both the technical challenges and the business pressure founders face.
Why Work With Me?
- Founder Mindset: I've been in the trenches with early-stage startups. I move fast, ship weekly, and make pragmatic tradeoffs.
- Full Product Ownership: I don't just write code - I own the technical decisions, architecture, and delivery. You focus on customers.
- Built for Growth: The product I deliver is designed to scale. When you're ready for your next 1,000 users, the code won't hold you back.
- Partnership Option: Start with a project, and if we're a good fit, I can become your long-term technical partner or fractional CTO.
Let's Turn Your Idea Into a Product
Book a free call to discuss your project. You'll get a clear scope, timeline, and quote - no surprises.