# Eight Bit Studios
> We help non-technical founders break through the AI App Builder Wall

## About
Eight Bit Studios is a product studio based in Chicago and Dallas that helps founders turn AI-built prototypes into production-ready applications. Founded by Don Bora and Steve Polacek, we specialize in rescuing apps built with tools like Cursor, Bolt, Lovable, and Replit when they hit their limits.

## What We Do
We help founders who have built prototypes with AI coding tools but need professional development expertise to:
- Fix broken or unmaintainable AI-generated code
- Scale applications for real users
- Prepare for investor due diligence
- Launch production-ready MVPs

## Services
- **MVP Development**: Full-stack development using Flutter (iOS, Android, Web) and Ruby on Rails
- **UI/UX Design**: User experience design and interface design for startups
- **Fractional CTO**: Strategic technical advisory for non-technical founders
- **AI App Rescue**: Fixing and scaling applications built with AI coding tools
- **Founders Fleet**: Community and advisory programs for early-stage founders

## Technology Stack
- **Frontend**: Flutter (cross-platform mobile and web)
- **Backend**: Ruby on Rails
- **Approach**: Code-first, no process theater, ship fast

## Who We Help
- Non-technical founders building their first product
- Founders who hit the "AI App Builder Wall" with tools like Cursor, Bolt, Lovable, Replit, or v0
- Startups needing to scale from prototype to production
- Companies seeking fractional technical leadership

## Locations
- Chicago, Illinois (Headquarters)
- Dallas, Texas

## Contact
- Website: https://eightbitstudios.com
- Intake Form: https://eightbitstudios.com/start

## Notable Work
- GrowIt!: Gardening community platform serving 1M+ members across 25,000+ cities
- Multiple successful startup launches and acquisitions

## Founded
2009

## Founders
- Don Bora, Co-Founder
- Steve Polacek, Co-Founder