About Krishna Kumar
Krishna Kumar: MVP Consultant & Startup Advisor for Non-Technical Founders
Krishna Kumar is an MVP consultant and startup advisor based in Kerala, India, with over 10 years of experience helping non-technical founders in the US, UK, and Europe turn product ideas into working SaaS and AI MVPs in 7–14 days. He has consulted with 100+ founders across three continents, specializing in product scoping, MVP strategy, SaaS development, AI product consulting, and rescuing stalled or failed startup builds.
Specializations: MVP Development · SaaS Product Strategy · AI Product Consulting · Product Roadmap Planning · MVP Rescue · Technical Advisory for Non-Technical Founders
Experience
About Krishna Kumar
I'm the Person You Talk to
Before You Hire a Developer.
Most founders waste months and thousands of dollars building the wrong thing — because no one helped them figure out the right thing first. That's the gap I fill.
I'm Krishna Kumar, an MVP consultant and startup advisor based in Kerala, India. For over 10 years I've worked with non-technical founders in the US, UK, and Europe — helping them scope, plan, and launch real SaaS and AI products without burning through their runway on guesswork.
100% NDA-Protected · Your idea is safe
By the Numbers
Real Impact. Measurable Results.
Every number here represents a founder who avoided a costly mistake and shipped a real product.
The Journey
From Software Engineer to Startup Advisor
10+ years of building, advising, and learning - distilled into a consulting process that works for founders at every stage.
Started as a Software Engineer
Began building production software, working across full-stack development, system architecture, and enterprise applications. Laid the technical foundation that now powers every consulting engagement.
First Startup Advisory Work
Started advising early-stage founders informally - helping them translate product ideas into technical requirements and avoid costly development mistakes.
Moved Into Product Strategy
Shifted focus from pure development to product strategy. Began working directly with SaaS founders on scoping, MVP planning, and launch strategy - not just building what they asked for, but figuring out what they should build.
Launched Consult With Krishna
Formalized the consulting practice to serve non-technical founders worldwide. Built a repeatable system for delivering MVPs in 7–14 days with full transparency and NDA protection.
Expanded to AI Product Consulting
Added AI MVP consulting to serve founders building on LLMs, automation, and machine learning. Helped founders integrate AI into their products without over-engineering the first version.
100+ Founders Across US, UK & Europe
Crossed 100 founders consulted across three continents. Launched the Consult With Krishna podcast to share raw, unfiltered insights on startups, MVPs, and product strategy.
Expertise
What I Help Founders With
Six areas where founders trust me most - each grounded in 10+ years of hands-on work, not theory.
MVP Strategy & Scoping
Turn a rough product idea into a precise scope. Define what to build, what to skip, and what sequence makes investors and users pay attention.
SaaS Product Development
Design and build SaaS products that are clean, scalable, and ready for your first 100 users - without the enterprise bloat that slows most teams down.
AI Product Consulting
Integrate AI into your product without over-engineering version one. From LLM APIs to automation workflows, I help you build AI that users actually need.
MVP Rescue
Got a stalled build, a developer who went dark, or a product that missed the mark? I audit what exists, identify what went wrong, and map a path forward.
Product Roadmap Planning
Build a 3–6 month roadmap that prioritizes the features your users will pay for, not the ones that look impressive in a pitch deck.
Technical Advisory
For non-technical founders who need a trusted technical voice - without hiring a full-time CTO. I attend calls, review proposals, and stop bad decisions before they cost you.
Real Problems. Real Fixes.
Startup Challenges I've Solved
These aren't case studies with polished PR language. These are the actual situations founders have brought to me.
Got a $80K–$150K development quote and had no idea if it was fair
Scoped the real MVP - stripped features that didn't need to exist in version one - and got the founder to launch for under $25K.
Developer disappeared 6 weeks into a 12-week build
Audited the existing codebase, identified what was salvageable, sourced a new development team, and rebuilt with a tight handover checklist.
Spent 8 months building - product launched to zero users
Ran a full product strategy audit. Rebuilt the onboarding flow and repositioned the core value proposition to match actual market demand.
Non-technical founder couldn't evaluate competing developer proposals
Reviewed all proposals, flagged red flags in scope and timeline, and helped the founder choose the right vendor with a milestone-based contract.
Wanted AI in the product but didn't know where to start
Mapped three AI use cases by business impact vs build effort, recommended starting with one AI workflow, and built a working proof-of-concept in 5 days.
Product idea existed for 18 months - paralyzed by indecision on what to build
Ran a 2-hour product discovery session. Produced a full scope document, tech stack recommendation, and phased roadmap on the same day.
How I Work
The 7–14 Day MVP Method
A clear, repeatable process with no black boxes and no surprises. You always know exactly where your product is and what comes next.
Clarity Call
We start with a free 30-minute call. You walk me through your idea, your stage, and what you've tried. I ask the hard questions most consultants skip. By the end of the call, you'll know whether we're a fit - and I'll tell you exactly what I'd do next.
Product Discovery
Deep-dive into your market, your user, and your core problem. We define what the MVP must do, what it must not do, and why. This session alone saves most founders months of wasted development.
Scope & Architecture
I translate the product definition into a precise technical scope. Features, integrations, tech stack, infrastructure - all mapped out before a single line of code is written. No scope creep. No surprises.
Sprint Build
Development runs in focused sprints with daily check-ins. You see progress every day - not at the end of a six-week engagement. I manage the build directly, not through a project manager.
Launch & Validate
We deploy your MVP, set up analytics, and run your first validation sprint. You leave with a product in users' hands and a clear 90-day roadmap to iterate based on real feedback.
Results
What Founders Actually Get
Numbers that matter to founders, not vanity metrics. These reflect real engagements, real decisions, and real products shipped.
Founders who worked with me before hiring a developer avoided spending on features, vendors, and infrastructure they didn't need.
From product discovery to a live, working product - in two weeks or less. Not prototypes. Not wireframes. Real, deployed MVPs.
Based on post-engagement surveys. The remaining 8% were projects that changed scope mid-engagement - still shipped, just differently.
Compared to founders who started building before consulting. Scoping first saves weeks - sometimes months - of wasted effort.
Founders Served Across Industries Including
The Podcast
Consult With Krishna Podcast
Raw, founder-focused conversations on MVPs, product strategy, startup mistakes, and what actually works when you're building from zero. No fluff. No jargon. Just the frameworks and thinking I use with founders every day.
Founder Stories
What Founders Say After Working With Me
These are real founders. Real outcomes. No curated PR language.
I had a $120K quote from a dev agency and no idea if it was fair. Krishna scoped the whole product in one session, cut the scope by half, and we launched for under $40K. I would have wasted months and serious money.
Krishna helped me understand which AI features were actually worth building for version one. He doesn't just say yes — he tells you what not to build. That perspective is rare and incredibly valuable.
After two failed attempts with developers, I was ready to give up. Krishna reviewed my codebase, found what was salvageable, and rebuilt the core in two weeks. We now have paying users.
What I appreciated most was the clarity. Before talking to Krishna I had 40 features I thought I needed. After one session I had 8. And those 8 are exactly what our first users loved.
Why Krishna?
Why Founders Choose Me Over the Alternatives
Most founders have four options. Here's how they actually compare.
Project manager relays your feedback. You never speak to the person building.
You work directly with me, every day. No filters. No lost-in-translation moments.
Good execution but no product strategy. They build what you ask - even if it's wrong.
I tell you when you're asking for the wrong thing. Product thinking is included.
Expensive, long-term commitment. 3-month notice periods. Full-time salary.
Engaged for exactly what you need - a sprint, a scope, a rescue - then done.
Months lost learning tools, hiring developers, and pivoting after bad decisions.
Skip the learning curve. Get clarity in one session and start building the right thing.
Direct Access
You speak with me, not a coordinator. My number is on the website.
Startup-Specific
I don't consult for enterprises or government projects. Founders only.
NDA First
Every engagement starts with a mutual NDA. Your idea is protected from day one.
Honest Advice
If I think your idea needs work before development, I'll tell you. Not everyone does.
Remote-First
I've worked with founders across 12+ time zones. Remote is my default, not a compromise.
Proven Track Record
100+ founders. 10+ years. Enough pattern recognition to spot problems before they happen.
How I Think
The Principles Behind Every Engagement
Not a list of corporate values. These are the actual beliefs that shape how I work with founders.
Honesty Over Comfort
If your idea needs rethinking before development starts, I'll say so. Most consultants tell you what you want to hear because it keeps you engaged. I'd rather lose the contract than watch you burn your runway on the wrong build.
Clarity Before Code
Jumping into development without a clear scope is the number one way founders waste money. Every engagement starts with discovery - not a contract, not a timeline, not a tech stack conversation.
Founders First
I don't serve enterprises. I don't serve government projects. I work exclusively with early-stage founders who need a technical partner who understands their constraints and their goals.
Ship. Learn. Iterate.
A working MVP in 14 days beats a perfect product in 14 months. I help founders get to market fast, learn from real users, and iterate intelligently - instead of perfecting something nobody has tested.
FAQs
Questions Founders Ask Before Working With Me
Straight answers. No sales language.
Talk to Krishna Before You Build Anything
One 30-minute call can save you months of wasted effort and tens of thousands of dollars. No commitment. No hard sell. Just clarity.
Book a Free Strategy Call
30 minutes. No commitment. Walk me through your idea and leave with a clear path forward.
Call Directly
Prefer to talk without scheduling? Call me directly at +91 90741 74001.
Listen to the Podcast
Get a feel for how I think before we talk. 50+ episodes on MVPs, SaaS, and product strategy.