Your First Product, Without the First Year

Start with a validated product that already has real users. Get the foundation you need to grow a business, not just an idea to test.

Tell Me What You're Looking For

The Math

Building from scratch sounds heroic. The numbers tell a different story.

Building from Scratch

$50K - $200K
Development costs (or your time)
6 - 12 months
Before you know if it works
90% failure rate
Most MVPs never find product-market fit

Acquiring a Validated Product

$1K - $100K
For a working product with users
2 - 4 weeks
Transition time to ownership
Already validated
Real users, proven concept

Someone already tested the market. Someone already built the hard parts. You're not guessing - you're deciding.

Products for Every Stage

Whether you're testing the waters or ready to go all-in, there's a product that fits.

Starter
$1K - $25K

Utilities and small tools. Learn the ropes with lower risk.

Good fit if: You want your first product or a low-commitment entry point.

Example Types
Currency Converter

Minimal, ad-free conversion tool with freemium model

Creative Card Decks

Interactive inspiration cards for brainstorming and ideation

Growth
$25K - $100K

SaaS products, directories, and developer tools with real revenue potential.

Good fit if: You're ready to operate something with growth levers.

Example Types
Dev Tool Extension

Browser extension for developers with established user base

Travel Directory

SEO-optimized travel resource with organic traffic

Established
$100K - $250K+

Products with proven revenue, large audiences, and significant traction.

Good fit if: You're ready for something substantial with momentum.

Example Types
Data Extraction Platform

AI-powered scraping and data pipeline tool

Personalization SaaS

Custom content generation for gifting and engagement

Why This Works for Non-Technical Founders

You don't need to code. But you do need to know what you're signing up for.

Work You'll Do

  • -Growth and marketing - finding and keeping customers
  • -Customer support - responding to users, understanding needs
  • -Business decisions - pricing, positioning, partnerships
  • -Content and community - if applicable to the product

Work You Won't Do

  • -Writing code - products have solid foundations
  • -Bug fixes - handed off in working condition
  • -Infrastructure management - set up and documented
  • -Security updates - can be outsourced or contracted

90-Day Transition Support Included

Every acquisition includes a structured handoff process. You're never on your own.

  • Week 1: Full walkthrough & access handover
  • Weeks 2-4: Weekly check-in calls
  • Months 2-3: On-call support

The Handoff Process

Unlike marketplaces where you're on your own after purchase, every Fragile acquisition includes a structured transition.

1

Week 1: Full Walkthrough

We go through everything together. The codebase, the infrastructure, the user flows, the business logic. You'll understand how the product works inside and out.

  • • Live walkthrough call (recorded for reference)
  • • Complete access handover (code, hosting, domains, accounts)
  • • Documentation package delivered
2-4

Weeks 2-4: Weekly Check-ins

As you start operating the product, questions will come up. We'll have weekly calls to address anything that's unclear and help you build confidence.

  • • Weekly 30-minute calls
  • • Priority async support between calls
  • • Help with first user interactions
2-3

Months 2-3: On-Call Support

By now you're running things. But if something unexpected comes up, I'm still here. On-call support for the edge cases and "how did you handle this?" questions.

  • • Email/chat support within 24 hours
  • • Help with technical decisions
  • • Advice on growth opportunities

"Acquire.com is a garage sale. Fragile is a curated shop - with a guide."

Let's Find Your Product

Tell me your budget and what kind of product interests you. I'll share what's relevant and we'll go from there.

Tell Me Your Budget and Interests

Casual conversation first. No pressure, no hard sell.