Foundation and Vision

Built by Dakic was founded in October 2023 by Zeljko Dakic, based in Chicago with a presence in San Francisco. While we are located in Chicago, our goal is to transcend geographical boundaries and work globally. Our mission is to harness the power of artificial intelligence to innovate and streamline the software development process.

Origins and Motivation

The inception of Built by Dakic stems from my frustration with corporate constraints. Despite working on exciting and innovative projects within large conglomerates and leading development teams, I often felt restricted in making a significant impact. Recognizing the immense potential of AI, I decided to venture out and explore its applications in software development.

AI and the Future of Development

I believe that while AI may not write complete applications in the near future, it has the potential to revolutionize various aspects of development. AI can help clarify vague ideas, create detailed software and infrastructure plans, and assist in organizing and resourcing projects. It can streamline brainstorming, support developers in focusing on business rules rather than syntax, and ultimately accelerate the development process.

What Makes Us Different

At BuildByDakic, we enhance traditional development practices with cutting-edge AI technology, making our processes more efficient and effective. We believe that great websites are more than just pretty designs—they’re powerful business tools that drive growth, engagement, and success. Our approach combines cutting-edge technology with strategic thinking to create digital experiences that truly resonate with your audience. Explore our portfolio of successful projects to see how we’ve helped businesses across Chicago and San Francisco achieve their digital goals.

Our use of AI allows us to:

• Clarify Ideas: AI helps in transforming vague concepts into clear, actionable plans.
• Optimize Planning: AI generates detailed software and infrastructure plans that only require minimal adjustments.
• Support Development: AI assists in brainstorming features and automating routine tasks, enabling developers to focus on critical business logic.
• Accelerate Delivery: By leveraging AI, we reduce development time and deliver high-quality solutions faster.

Our Inspiration

Inspired by these possibilities, I embarked on a journey to create something different, yet grounded in my previous experiences. BuildByDakic aims to leverage AI to simplify and enhance the software development process.

Our Core Values and Principles

1. Transparency: We prioritize transparency in our dealings with clients and contractors.
2. Simplicity: We strive to make all processes straightforward and easy to understand.
3. Genuineness: We are genuine and honest in all our interactions.
4. Excellence: We are committed to delivering the best technology and results to our clients.

We believe that simplicity and transparency help everyone focus on achieving business goals, minimizing time spent on non-value-adding activities.

Our Focus Areas

1. Prototyping and MVP Development: We specialize in the initial stages of development, including creating prototypes and Minimum Viable Products (MVPs).
2. Web and Mobile App Development: We develop clear, informative websites and mobile applications.
3. Marketing Automation: Recognizing the need for effective marketing software, we also focus on automating marketing processes to enhance efficiency.

At BuildByDakic, our goal is to help businesses harness the power of AI to streamline their development processes and achieve their goals. We are excited to collaborate with clients globally and make a meaningful impact through innovative solutions.

Ready to take your digital presence to the next level? We’d love to hear about your project and discuss how we can help bring your vision to life. Get in touch with our Chicago team for a free consultation and project quote.