Lasting Relationships
At Hatchery, the 'end product' is a journey. From inception and ideation to execution and continued iterations, we're committed to building individualized software that delivers. Whether you are thinking about a new business or refreshing your portfolio, we are ready to help. We do not engage in single one-off projects... our focus is helping customers evolve and grow...
Based in Bozeman, Montana
Located in Bozeman, Montana, Hatchery HQ thrives in one of the West's most dynamic entrepreneurial ecosystems. Our location perfectly balances professional opportunity with outdoor adventure, creating an environment where innovation meets exploration. From mountain trails to startup trails, our office culture embodies the pioneering spirit that drives our mission.
US-Based.
Hatchery does not leverage offshore services from other countries such as India, Argentina or Costa Rica.
Long Game.
Software development is an ongoing journey, not a destination. At Hatchery, we partner with our customers throughout their growth trajectory, continuously adapting and evolving solutions to meet their changing needs.
Everything You Need.
Hatchery delivers comprehensive design, software development, website development, and networking solutions to help you build, launch, maintain, and grow your product. Our unified team is dedicated to your success.
Flexible.
Many of our customers are startups at different stages of organizational growth. We work directly with each company to develop pricing strategies that support rather than restrict their progress.
Highly Skilled.
Hatchery hires software developers with particular strengths in finance, mathematics, and computer science. We maintain a strong recruitment partnership with Montana State University.
Explore All Solutions.
Hatchery provides a dedicated team that transforms your concept into a live product, then supports its development and expansion.
Hatchery Clients
At the heart of our business are the relationships we build with our clients. We value the trust of long-standing customers who have grown with us, and we warmly welcome new clients who bring fresh opportunities and perspectives. Whether new or returning, every client plays an important role in our journey, and we are committed to delivering the same level of care, quality, and dedication to each one.
Frequently asked questions
Answers to some frequent questions. If you do not see an answer to a question you have, please contact us.
DevSecOps
Can you help me host my site and/or application?
This is one of Hatchery's strengths. We have AWS (Amazon Web Services) experts to help you with your planning, network, security, monitoring and much more.
General
Do you outsource development to countries such as India, Argentina or Costa Rica?
No.
Does Hatchery provide UI/UX services?
Absolutely. Hatchery is actively working on strengthening our product design talent. We highly recommend all projects begin with a product design specialist. The work can inform future development decisions and even be used to assist in wedding investors. By doing the upfront work, you will reduce your costs in the longhaul and you will end up with a better product.
I have an idea but how do I start? I have never done this before...
Start by contacting Hatchery. We will discuss your idea. There are zero obligations.
I paid a friend to help me build a product, but it has failed. Can you help me?
This is a common scenario - many developers have limited or no experience with production-level code or hosting. Building software is open to everyone, however building sophisticated production-ready applications takes experience. We’ll begin by clarifying your product objectives and then provide a proposal outlining several options. It’s unlikely that we’ll use the existing code.
Pricing
We are small and do not have a lot of money. Can you still help?
Absolutely. In most situations we are able to find a payment plan structure to help small organizations. Just talk to us...
Programming
My friend said he could build a product for me in a day using vibe coding (AI)
Hatchery developers rely on AI every day, but their primary focus remains on quality and building products that are both strong and adaptable. Much of our work involves FinTech or scientific software, where it is critical to understand the code thoroughly from start to finish. Knowing how the math works and how to structure a project ensures that it can be improved and evolve over time. Equally important is maintaining strict attention to system and application security—handing over these responsibilities entirely to AI is not always the right approach. Can you do a lot of great things using AI? Yes. We know it is best to augment our talented developers vs. replace them with AI.
What Our Clients Say
Read about our customer experiences with Hatchery.
Working with Jean Holt and the team at Hatchery was an outstanding experience.
They possess a rare combination of technical expertise and a keen aesthetic eye, ensuring our new company website not only met all our platform requirements but also captivates visitors.
From the start, they took the time to understand our business and vision. They guided us through various structural options, so the site information flows logically. The result was an engaging website and business platform that far exceeded our expectations. We receive frequent, unsolicited praise about our new website which never happened previously.
Even after the launch, Hatchery remains a dedicated partner, continuously working with us to expand the site’s capabilities and keep it current.
I recommend Hatchery without reservation.
Let's have a conversation and see how Hatchery can help your business. If we are not a fit, we will be the first to tell you.