Tell me the idea
We start with the outcome you want, who it helps, what you already have, and what would make the first version useful.
robertkotcher.comProfessional apps, built personally
Have an app idea you keep meaning to build?
I'm Robert Kotcher, a Carnegie Mellon computer science graduate who helps people turn ideas into working apps without breaking the bank.
CMU CSCarnegie Mellon computer science graduate
10+ yrsturning ideas into working software
3 appsapps I built that were acquired
8Musers on a mobile product I helped build
Your technical partner for $1,200/month.
Professional development gets expensive quickly. My model is simple: one senior technical partner who can meet weekly, answer questions directly, and handle the practical work of designing, building, launching, and maintaining your app.
$1,200/mo
Direct App Partner
- Weekly video call to review progress and decide what matters next.
- Daily email and text support for questions, feedback, and decisions.
- Design, development, launch, hosting guidance, and ongoing maintenance.
- Plain-English tradeoffs so you always know what is happening and why.
How it works
Visible progress from idea to launch.
Shape the first version
I translate the vision into a clear build plan: what to include now, what to skip, and what should stay flexible.
Build in the open
You see steady progress, send feedback as it becomes real, and get direct access to the person doing the work.
Launch and improve
Once it is live, we keep it running, refine what users need, and add the next useful piece.
A personal note
I care about doing things right.
Good software starts with listening. I'll ask careful questions, help you make practical decisions, and build toward something people can actually use. You do not need to speak in technical language or arrive with a perfect plan. Bring the vision, the rough edges, and the constraints. We'll turn them into a working product together.
Ready when you are
Tell me what you want to build.
Call or text 215-292-3536, email rkotcher@gmail.com, or send a few details through the contact form.
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