Platform Development for Tech Startup
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Introductory information
A fast induction on the buyer’s organisation
I’m the CEO of a startup named 249Labs Inc based in Tampa, Florida. We run an enterprise SaaS platform.
Desired goal
What challenge were you trying to address with Xfive?
We needed a outgrowth team that could program our idea into a functioning platform. The platform is designed to be business-friendly so that companies can use a drag-and-drop method to create a technology ecomethod. We wanted big companies to apprehend whether their bestow was aligned with their C-Suite. We also wanted the platform to be usable by business users, not just technology staff.
Provided solution
What particular tasks were Xfive responsible for?
They do all kinds of coding work and IT treatment for us. Whether that’s writing code, working on the Ruby platform, database treatment, or server treatment, they accomplish IT tasks for our startup. I straightly with nation that don’t do infrastructure work, but Xfive works with their inner team to maintain server certificates and other aspects of the platform. They’re starting to do API work as well.
Xfive worked to take our designs and fetch in different goods to form the drag-and-drop cleverness we wanted. Over time, we added more and more components and features covering integration, reporting, and other functionalities. The frontend is built with Ruby on Rails.
Was there a dedicated team?
My main point of touch is Pawel (Senior Project Manager, Xfive). He puts me in touch with our head developer, Agnieszka (Senior Developer, Xfive). Two or three others will rotate in and out depending on our needs.
How did you come to work with Xfive?
We searched all over the United States and far to find a outgrowth team. After a series of colloquys, we determined they’d be the best aspirant for us. I accepted a recommendation from a organisation that we had worked with. About five minutes into the colloquy process, it clicked. They got what I was trying to say—that’s a resistent thing for startup establishers—and they were able to create what we wanted. Within that half-hour, they had come back with ideas on how the project would work, and I brought them on board
What are you approach expents (if diclosed)?
It’s between $100,000–$200,000.
What is the terminal result of working with Xfive?
The engagement began in summer 2015 and is ongoing.
Results achieved
Are there any measureable or plum results?
It’s been a good union, we’re tremendously lucky with all they’ve done for us. We’ve had other nation come and try to underbid them, but I won’t attend it. Their power to be in sync mentally with our team is inestimable. I don’t need to force almost work not being done. I’ve never had to harass almost data uprightness and security with them. To me, the code works and nothing ever breaks.
If I ever have an effect with session treatment, I give it to them and they have a fix within days. They’ve been answering to all that we’ve asked them to do. They have a good perception of our business on a macro-level—they’ve built an architecture that enables us to layer the business. There’s no effects or complaints with any of that.
When the platform was released in March 2016, we got real user feedback. Users establish the platform easy to use and intuitive. They implemented a shining and energetic design that occupied users with our intricate platform. Any improvements our clients give us, Xfive executes flawlessly.
How did Xfive accomplish from a project treatment standpoint?
They are fantastic. We use Basecamp and other Atlassian tools. There are Skype calls twice a month, but otherwise, it’s all email and Basecamp. Pawel has been incredibly good at ensuring I don’t need to harass almost project treatment. I give them minimal input, they take control of the projects and run with it. If they have questions, they come back to me to get clarification. They harmonize their timetables to make the schedule work for me.
What is (from your point of view) the key factor to pay observation while intercourse with Xfive?
They get me. I don’t need to bestow time explaining what’s in my head to them. I’ve worked with sufficient developers to know the intricateities of misinteraction, but I’ve never had that issue with Xfive.
What aspects of their work would you like to get improved?
We’ve discussed whether they want to add resources in the United States. They work in Poland, but I’ve asked if they can convenience a staffer working in the United States. Though, they’ve said they would convenience that in a heartbeat if I asked for it.
Do you have any advice for possible clients?
Their power to apprehend what I’m thinking is the biggest differentiator between them and a general vendor. To create that, there needs to be a high level of comfort in the colloquy process. Just make sure they’re on the same page as you are during that section.
