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Digital Builders

Digital Builders is a culture-tech studio in Norfolk, VA. We build launch websites, MVPs and platforms, AI and business systems, and event tech for founders, creators, and community organizations.

lionel.thebldrs@gmail.com
Norfolk, VA

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    Four clear ways to work together

    Websites, products, automations, and event tech

    Pick the lane that fits your project. We help teams launch clearer websites, shippable MVPs, AI-backed operations, and event systems that hold up in the real world.

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    01

    Four clear offer lanes

    Each lane is designed for a specific buyer, problem, and outcome — so you know exactly where your project fits.

    01

    Launch Websites

    For Founders, small businesses, and creators who need credibility and a clear conversion path.

    Best fit Choose this when your site needs to explain the offer, build trust, and drive bookings.

    Your brand is strong, but the site is not clearly explaining the offer, building trust, or moving people to act.

    • Launch-ready in days
    • Clear messaging + CTAs
    • Mobile-first conversion structure
    See lane detailsTalk it through

    02

    MVPs + Platforms

    For Teams shipping a first product version or replacing fragile tools with something more scalable.

    Best fit Choose this when a product idea is stuck in slides, docs, or disconnected tools.

    We turn rough product ideas into a buildable first version with clearer architecture and a real delivery plan.

    • Working MVP or platform
    • Scalable technical foundation
    • Phased delivery roadmap
    See lane detailsTalk it through

    03

    AI + Business Systems

    For Operators drowning in manual follow-up, messy CRMs, and repetitive delivery tasks.

    Best fit Choose this when leads slip through the cracks and the same admin work keeps coming back.

    We clean up the pipeline, structure the CRM, and automate repetitive work your team should not still be doing by hand.

    • CRM + intake structure
    • AI automations that save time
    • Cleaner revenue operations
    See lane detailsTalk it through

    04

    Events + Community Tech

    For Organizers, venues, culture brands, and program leaders running live experiences.

    Best fit Choose this when registration, ticketing, or day-of ops still live in spreadsheets.

    We replace the scramble with cleaner registration, ticketing, submissions, and event systems that hold up on launch day.

    • Event platforms that run launch day
    • Registration + submission flows
    • Community systems that scale
    See lane detailsTalk it through

    02

    What working together looks like

    Timelines, scope, deposits, and process expectations — so you know what happens before work begins.

    > Best for founders, nonprofits, event organizers, and small teams that need real delivery without building a whole in-house product department first.

    01

    Start Intake

    Share scope, timeline, goals, and a rough budget range through our structured intake form.

    02

    Strategy Call

    We align on priorities, technical direction, and the right build path for your team.

    03

    Proposal + Deposit

    You receive clear milestones and investment terms before any build work begins.

    04

    Build + Launch

    We ship in focused phases — design, development, QA, and launch-ready handoff.

    Typical timelines

    Website Sprint
    1–2 weeks
    MVP Build
    4–8 weeks
    AI / CRM System
    2–6 weeks
    Event Tech
    Keyed to your event date
    Ongoing Partner
    Monthly support

    Ranges are typical, not promises — your scope and timeline are confirmed in the proposal.

    Budget framing

    Website Sprint
    $3,500–$12,000
    MVP / Platform
    Scoped after discovery
    AI / CRM System
    $5,000–$25,000
    Event Tech
    Scoped to your event date

    Most builds start with a signed proposal and a 40–50% deposit to schedule kickoff. Nothing ships until scope and investment are agreed in writing.

    After intake

    We review your scope within 1 business day, then send a fit note, ask clarifying questions, or invite you to a strategy call. Have links, examples, and a rough budget range ready — it speeds everything up. During a build, you get updates at every milestone.

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    03

    Flagship platform build

    A live booking platform we designed, built, and continue to expand — proof that the work ships and keeps growing after launch.

    TOTL Agency Platform
    Live Platform

    TOTL Agency Platform

    A premium talent ecosystem connecting models and opportunities with role-aware dashboards and production workflows.

    • Role-aware talent and client dashboards
    • Booking and production workflows
    • Scalable platform architecture
    • Live product with ongoing delivery
    Visit platformContact directly

    04

    Selected work

    Real launches across culture, community, events, and product delivery — so you can see how Digital Builders turns ideas into working systems.

    Work samples

    Culture, event, and experience launches

    Websites and apps for discovery, conventions, fan engagement, nightlife, and live community brands.

    VIZBVA
    City culture discovery

    Culture Platform / Event Discovery

    VIZBVA

    A Virginia culture and event discovery platform built to help people find parties, pop-ups, mixers, and community experiences without guessing where to go.

    • ›Event discovery experience
    • ›Bold nightlife-inspired visual system
    • ›Community-centered city platform
    • ›Built for culture, movement, and local connection
    Live site
    Noodlecon
    Convention launch ready

    Convention / Event Website

    Noodlecon

    A high-energy convention website for The Thinkers Convention, built around speakers, performers, schedule visibility, and premium ticket conversion.

    • ›Speaker and performer promotion
    • ›Event schedule and lineup structure
    • ›Editorial-style hero design
    • ›VIP ticket conversion flow
    Live site
    Matchmaker VA
    Fan engagement hub

    Entertainment App / Fan Engagement

    Matchmaker VA

    A companion experience for Matchmaker VA that helps fans meet the cast, vote in official rounds, follow the feed, and stay engaged throughout the season.

    • ›Companion app landing page
    • ›Voting and fan engagement positioning
    • ›Entertainment brand system
    • ›App-first call-to-action flow
    Live site
    R&B Block Party
    Ticket-forward event brand

    Nightlife / Music Event Brand

    R&B Block Party

    A premium nightlife website for an R&B event experience rooted in music, community, nostalgia, and live crowd energy.

    • ›Ticket-focused landing page
    • ›Music and nightlife brand direction
    • ›Recap and media sections
    • ›Strong visual atmosphere and conversion CTA
    Live site

    More examples

    Platforms, nonprofits, and partner systems

    A wider mix of product builds, mission-driven platforms, and growth-focused digital systems.

    BLHackathon Experience

    Event System

    BLHackathon Experience

    A custom event product for registration, team operations, and submissions with clean organizer controls.

    • • Registration and team workflows
    • • Submission and judging flows
    • • Organizer-ready controls
    Visit BLHackathon Experience
    StewTech Digital Growth Site

    Business Site

    StewTech Digital Growth Site

    A modernized service site with stronger conversion structure, booking pathways, and lead-ready architecture.

    • • Conversion-focused page structure
    • • Booking and lead pathways
    • • Modern service brand presentation
    Visit StewTech Digital Growth Site
    Freedman's Bank Foundation

    Nonprofit Platform

    Freedman's Bank Foundation

    A mission-driven nonprofit platform balancing historical storytelling with modern digital delivery.

    • • Mission-driven storytelling
    • • Trust-forward public experience
    • • Modern nonprofit delivery
    Visit Freedman's Bank Foundation
    Rae'Mah Henderson

    Portfolio Site

    Rae'Mah Henderson

    Professional portfolio for a venture investor deploying capital through Techstars, with modern storytelling and polished brand presentation.

    • • Executive portfolio storytelling
    • • Polished personal brand system
    • • Modern layout and motion
    Visit Rae'Mah Henderson
    Payedia

    Fintech Product

    Payedia

    Smart financial management with bill tracking, payment reminders, and budgeting tools for stress-free, on-time payments.

    • • Bill tracking and reminders
    • • Budgeting and payment flows
    • • Product-forward UX
    Visit Payedia

    Results from real builds

    Outcomes from shipped work — pulled from our portfolio, not invented.

    Platform Build

    TOTL Agency Platform

    Live and expanding

    Culture Platform / Event Discovery

    VIZBVA

    City culture discovery

    Convention / Event Website

    Noodlecon

    Convention launch ready

    Entertainment App / Fan Engagement

    Matchmaker VA

    Fan engagement hub

    Nightlife / Music Event Brand

    R&B Block Party

    Ticket-forward event brand

    Event System

    BLHackathon Experience

    100+ users served

    Business Site

    StewTech Digital Growth Site

    3x lead growth

    Nonprofit Platform

    Freedman's Bank Foundation

    Launch complete

    Portfolio Site

    Rae'Mah Henderson

    Live personal brand

    Fintech Product

    Payedia

    Live product experience

    See the full portfolio on our homepage

    05

    1-on-1 AI tech mentorship

    Part of AI + Business Systems — working sessions for builders who want hands-on help turning AI into real websites, apps, and automations.

    Whether you are launching a business or leveling up your tech skills, sessions are built around your project.

    Build with tools like V0.dev, Supabase, and AI
    No coding background required
    Real projects, real results
    Virtual or in-person (global)

    What you will master

    • Build real websites and apps using AI tools
    • Think like a developer — no CS degree needed
    • Launch products without wasting time or money
    • Go from idea to prototype to launch with confidence

    $100/hr

    Limited spots available

    Book a callFull mentorship page

    Digital Builders University

    Learn with Digital Builders University

    Join us every Tuesday and Thursday for live classes on AI, business, creativity, confidence, and execution.

    Create Your AccountLearn more
    Digital Builders University roadmap — live classes for builders, founders, and creatives

    06

    Ready to ship?

    Free 30-minute consultation. No pitch deck required — just a real conversation about what you need, what is blocking you, and what to build next.

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