the story

Our founders graduated Yale during the financial crisis of 2009 - and entered a job market where new grads had to create opportunities for themselves. Lionheart Software was created to help this new type of small, scrappy company launch great products – and we’ve been helping startups get off the ground ever since.

We are experts in creating foundational tech for startups - since before we got started, these types of companies & products just didn’t exist. It’s hard to remember, but in 2009, most companies weren’t based online – and hardly anyone had smartphones! We were one of the first to build mobile apps, and over the past decade, have honed our approach to building web and mobile products from the ground up.

“The lean startup” was a theory in 2008, and a reality in 2009. We were there from day 1.

We make big ideas come to life.

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    Eyes on your Prize

    We set the stage for your future growth. Unlike other agencies, our goal is to make ourselves obsolete, not indispensable. We’ll put you on a path forward that you can sustain without our help, once you’re ready to grow your team (which we’ll help you do). Need proof? Our clients have raised over $100M in funding.

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    Built to Scale

    Building a new product is like building a high-rise – a solid foundation lets you aim high. And the sky is the limit with a Lionheart product. Rock-solid infrastructure and oh-so-elegant code scales to support millions of users.
    Time to think big.

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    Startup DNA

    We are a small team with big results. We live and breathe a startup mentality, and have helped 100+ companies design and develop their digital products. We're lean, nimble and move fast (just like you) - so get ready for the personal touch of a master of the craft.

FOUNDERS

Dan - Design and Build

Whether it’s building LEGOs or writing code, Dan has always been drawn to making things. With 20+ years of experience, Dan was one of the first to build mobile apps, and is a top expert in Python (now the most popular language in the world). He has a degree in Applied Math from Yale.

Rachel - Product and Marketing

Rachel joined Lionheart after years of handling Fortune 500 clients by day, and startups at night. She's a master of asking the right questions to guide the product – really understanding the customer to make sure what we build resonates with the market. She's also a Yalie.