Women founders · Women developers · Ireland
You built the first version. Let's make it ready for what's next.
Built your product with Lovable, Bolt, Claude or another AI tool? We help you understand what you have, what it needs next, and what it will cost to build.
Gertie is a women-led software agency. We specialise in working with women founders in Ireland. Your code and accounts stay yours from day one.
Choose your next step
Set up on foundations you own
Get your own code repository, database and a clear brief before you build further.
Plan my setup → Built a prototypeFind out what's ready, and what isn't
We review your product and explain the risks, priorities and possible fixes in plain English.
Get a health check → Preparing to launch or apply for fundingGet a clear scope and quote
We turn your goals into a phased, fixed-price build plan you can use to plan your launch or support a funding application.
Plan my build →What sits behind the screen
If you built with Lovable, Bolt, Replit or another AI tool, we'll help you understand the setup behind the screen, and what to do next.
Keep control of your product
Your code, data, domain and hosting accounts are yours. We help move them into accounts you control.
Know what you're paying for
We'll help you understand your current setup and what it may cost to run. We'll explain any recommended changes before work begins.
Make changes with a safety net
We add tests and checkpoints so changes are easier to review, and to recover if something goes wrong.
Check the foundations
We review how your app handles access, data and exposed keys, then explain what needs attention.
Prepare for more users
We look for likely bottlenecks and help you decide what needs to change before you grow.
What you can expect
You own your code
Your code, domain and accounts are in your name from day one. You can take your product elsewhere whenever you choose.
Clear prices and progress
We agree fixed-price phases before work starts. Every Friday, you get a plain-English update on what's done and what's next.
Flexible by design
Our developers work part-time. We plan around real life: school runs, sick days, yours and ours.
We'll say when you're ready to go on your own
We'll tell you when you can manage the next step without us. That promise is part of every proposal.
How it works
Four steps. Stop after any of them.
1. Health check
We look under the bonnet and tell you, in plain English, what's solid, what needs attention, and what to fix first.
2. A clear plan and quote
Fixed prices per phase, itemised and excluding VAT. Useful if you're applying for a LEO or Enterprise Ireland grant.
3. Move and build
Your own repo, hosting and database, with tests and backups. Then we build what's next. You leave with a simple way to make small changes yourself.
4. Care
Once you're live: a monthly check, small changes, and a quarterly review.
The health check is about €2,000, credited against your build if you go ahead. You get:
- a review of your code and setup
- a plain-English findings report
- priorities for fixes
- a phased, fixed-price quote
Start here
Tell us what you've built and what's worrying you. We'll reply within two working days.