Goodspeed

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and position.

 I am the Principal of a real estate company 

Describe what your company does in a single sentence.

Commercial Real Estate Recruitment

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What specific goals or objectives did you hire Goodspeed to accomplish?

• Help build an MVP for a recruitment platform

SOLUTION

How did you find Goodspeed?

Referral

Why did you select Goodspeed over others?

Referred to me

How many teammates from Goodspeed were assigned to this project?

1 Employee

Describe the scope of work in detail. Please include a summary of key deliverables.

Help to build an MVP framework for a dual marketplace recruitment platform that allowed for candidate identification and project management. 

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

What were the measurable outcomes from the project that demonstrate progress or success?

Built a well designed website that allowed for all functionality requested. 

Describe their project management. Did they deliver items on time? How did they respond to your needs?

Djan was an excellent partner and was able to help convert ideas into execution. Great communication, timely delivery, and good problem solving.

What was your primary form of communication with Goodspeed?

• Virtual Meeting
• Email or Messaging App

What did you find most impressive or unique about this company?

Djan was an excellent dev that knew his tools well and was able to make great recommendations and decisions throughout the process.

Are there any areas for improvement or something Goodspeed could have done differently?

Only allowed payment via bank transfer - would have preferred to have more flexible options like credit card. 

BACKGROUND

Introduce your business and what you do there.

I’m the product director of a company that helps organizations improve employee engagement and performance management through software. We also have a new product, which is a separate platform that integrates with Salesforce and uses AI to help coach sales reps to meet targets and improve behaviors.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What challenge were you trying to address with Goodspeed?

We hired Goodspeed to design and build two new platforms, one of which is still in the design phase.

SOLUTION

What was the scope of their involvement?

Goodspeed has provided discovery, branding, UI design, engineering, build, and UAT services for us.

What is the team composition?

I don’t know how many teammates from Goodspeed are assigned to our project.

How did you come to work with Goodspeed?

I’m not sure how we found them, but we chose them because their pricing fit our budget, they were a great culture fit, they offered good value for the cost, and they were a forward-thinking and smart group of individuals who brought fresh ideas.

What is the status of this engagement?

We started working with them in August 2024, and the engagement is ongoing.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

What evidence can you share that demonstrates the impact of the engagement?

We use a project management product to track tasks for the team to complete. Goodspeed has reached milestones and met timelines.

How did Goodspeed perform from a project management standpoint?

The deadlines are important — one we’re still working towards, but the first deadline was met on time. Goodspeed is very good at communicating throughout the project and adapting to changes. They’ve delivered on time, and the plans have changed as the project has moved forward, but they’ve been flexible. They’re very transparent about the tasks they need to complete and give us full access to track their progress. They also provide regular updates on the progress they’ve made. We communicate via virtual meetings, emails, and messaging apps.

What did you find most impressive about them?

Goodspeed’s ability to think about how to do things in a better and more intelligent way is impressive. They have a new approach to development and design. The way they adapt to changing priorities and requirements is also impressive. They have fantastic communication, and their team is always available. They act on feedback extremely quickly compared to others we’ve worked with.

Are there any areas they could improve?

There’s nothing they need to improve.

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and position.

I am the Partner of PMA Solutions

Describe what your company does in a single sentence.

We help professional entertainers and speakers run their businesses

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What specific goals or objectives did you hire Goodspeed to accomplish?

• To create a CRM for solo Entertainers/Speakers

SOLUTION

How did you find Goodspeed?

Online Search

Why did you select Goodspeed over others?

• High ratings
• Great culture fit

How many teammates from Goodspeed were assigned to this project?

2-5 Employees

Describe the scope of work in detail. Please include a summary of key deliverables.

We built a full CRM and booking system, including pipelines, email, payment, and calendar integrations, and a full invoicing suite. It allows a lot of user flexibility, so that bookings can be handled in a variety of ways.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

What were the measurable outcomes from the project that demonstrate progress or success?

We have now completed the soft-launch of our app, we have close to 100 subscribers, and virtually no issues at all.

Describe their project management. Did they deliver items on time? How did they respond to your needs?

Very happy with the communication and the follow-up. They were honest about what was possible and what wasn't, and when we needed to revisit scopes and prices we found them to be very reasonable and flexible.

What was your primary form of communication with Goodspeed?

• Virtual Meeting
• Email or Messaging App

What did you find most impressive or unique about this company?

The best thing was their clear communication and the service. We also experienced that they followed up well, and there are no issues fixing things that might crop up after final payment too.

Are there any areas for improvement or something Goodspeed could have done differently?

We were really happy.

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and position.

I am the Founder of Nuzely AI

Describe what your company does in a single sentence.

We created a marketplace for AI-curated newsletters and podcasts

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What specific goals or objectives did you hire Goodspeed to accomplish?

• Build an AI powered website

SOLUTION

How did you find Goodspeed?

Online Search

Why did you select Goodspeed over others?

• High ratings
• Great culture fit
• Good value for cost

How many teammates from Goodspeed were assigned to this project?

2-5 Employees

Describe the scope of work in detail. Please include a summary of key deliverables.

Goodspeed helped deliver and publish a fully functional web app to support an AI driven newsletter creation and marketplace

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

What were the measurable outcomes from the project that demonstrate progress or success?

Functionality of the product

Describe their project management. Did they deliver items on time? How did they respond to your needs?

They were incredibly great at communicating any updates / roadblocks and kept to their timing

What was your primary form of communication with Goodspeed?

Email or Messaging App

What did you find most impressive or unique about this company?

They showed ownership in the product and wanted to see the success. They didn't just do what I asked; they wanted to understand and ideate on the product.

Are there any areas for improvement or something Goodspeed could have done differently?

No, I had an amazing experience with Goodspeed

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and position.

I am the Founder of MeltX

Describe what your company does in a single sentence.

A platform to connect buyers and sellers of illiquid funds

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What specific goals or objectives did you hire Goodspeed to accomplish?

• Create a good looking and functioning MVP
• Design website

SOLUTION

How did you find Goodspeed?

Online Search

Why did you select Goodspeed over others?

• High ratings
• Close to my geographic location
• Good value for cost

How many teammates from Goodspeed were assigned to this project?

2-5 Employees

Describe the scope of work in detail. Please include a summary of key deliverables.

Scope, design and develop MVP. Provide ongoing improvements, testing and support. 
Website design.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

What were the measurable outcomes from the project that demonstrate progress or success?

Meeting specific deadlines for phases. Feedback from users and continued iterations. 

Describe their project management. Did they deliver items on time? How did they respond to your needs?

Clear project management. Daily updates. Very responsive. 

What was your primary form of communication with Goodspeed?

• Virtual Meeting
• Email or Messaging App

What did you find most impressive or unique about this company?

They're Bubble experts. Design-focused. Good communication. 

Are there any areas for improvement or something Goodspeed could have done differently?

None

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and position.

I am the Founder of Post Connect Play Ltd

Describe what your company does in a single sentence.

Connects Golfers

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What specific goals or objectives did you hire Goodspeed to accomplish?

• Increase Security
• Deliver stronger application flow

SOLUTION

How did you find Goodspeed?

Online Search

Why did you select Goodspeed over others?

Great culture fit

How many teammates from Goodspeed were assigned to this project?

1 Employee

Describe the scope of work in detail. Please include a summary of key deliverables.

Tightening of security and client held data, better faster app flow to enhance customer experience

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

What were the measurable outcomes from the project that demonstrate progress or success?

Overall stronger performing app

Describe their project management. Did they deliver items on time? How did they respond to your needs?

Goodspeed exceeded my expectation on delivery time and given that my technical knowledge is nil, they communicated in such a way that gave me a good understanding of what was going on

What was your primary form of communication with Goodspeed?

Virtual Meeting

What did you find most impressive or unique about this company?

Owner Harish was engaging and his team demonstrated strong customer service

Are there any areas for improvement or something Goodspeed could have done differently?

I honestly cant think of anything. Our engagement was only short and I was seriuosly impressed by their overall attitude

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and position.

I am the CEO and Cofounder of an AI education platform.

Describe what your company does in a single sentence.

We are an AI education platform helping GCSE students

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What specific goals or objectives did you hire Goodspeed to accomplish?

• Making our website mobile responsive

SOLUTION

How did you find Goodspeed?

Online Search

Why did you select Goodspeed over others?

• High ratings
• Close to my geographic location
• Pricing fit our budget
• Good value for cost
• Company values aligned

Describe the scope of work in detail. Please include a summary of key deliverables.

• To make our current website mobile responsive

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

What were the measurable outcomes from the project that demonstrate progress or success?

• Successful mobile responsiveness

Describe their project management. Did they deliver items on time? How did they respond to your needs?

The team went above and beyond to ensure I was informed at every process step. Their project management was exceptional, and they understood my need to deliver this quickly. 

What was your primary form of communication with Goodspeed?

Email or Messaging App

What did you find most impressive or unique about this company?

I was impressed by how quickly Goodspeed operated and how receptive they were to feedback and to make sure what they delivered met my expectations

Are there any areas for improvement or something Goodspeed could have done differently?

None that I can think of!

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and position.

I am the Group Product Manager of Zen Educate

Describe what your company does in a single sentence.

streamlined platform for teachers and teaching assistants to find work in schools without expensive agency fees.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What specific goals or objectives did you hire Goodspeed to accomplish?

• Migrate our marketing website to framer

SOLUTION

How did you find Goodspeed?

Online Search

Why did you select Goodspeed over others?

Good value for cost

How many teammates from Goodspeed were assigned to this project?

2-5 Employees

Describe the scope of work in detail. Please include a summary of key deliverables.

It was a migration scope with no design but some complex implementaitons as we have a very deep marketing stack and a lot of custom components

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

What were the measurable outcomes from the project that demonstrate progress or success?

• Time to deliver
• Reliability / availability
• Quality of work

Describe their project management. Did they deliver items on time? How did they respond to your needs?

Yes - we also discovered a lot of unknowns as our platform was kind of old - but everything ended up being taken care of

What was your primary form of communication with Goodspeed?

Virtual Meeting

What did you find most impressive or unique about this company?

Goodspeed's reactivity, collaboration, and good energy were impressive.

Are there any areas for improvement or something Goodspeed could have done differently?

Nothing really

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and position.

I am the CEO of Stealth Company

Describe what your company does in a single sentence.

AI Recommendations Platform

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What specific goals or objectives did you hire Goodspeed to accomplish?

• Bulk Upload Data
• Develop AI solutions
• Build MVP

SOLUTION

How did you find Goodspeed?

• Online Search
• Referral

Why did you select Goodspeed over others?

• High ratings
• Great culture fit
• Company values aligned

How many teammates from Goodspeed were assigned to this project?

1 Employee

Describe the scope of work in detail. Please include a summary of key deliverables.

Build and integrate AI features into our recommendations platform, and build out complex MVP features that allow users to favorite, share, and utilize recommendations. 

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

What were the measurable outcomes from the project that demonstrate progress or success?

We engaged GoodSpeed Studio to deliver our MVP, with a key success criterion being a bug-free release. They exceeded our expectations in this regard, delivering a flawless product without any issues. Their team demonstrated exceptional responsiveness throughout the project, always available to address our concerns and implement feedback promptly. 
The quality of work they delivered was outstanding, showcasing their expertise and attention to detail. We are highly satisfied with their performance and look forward to future collaborations with GoodSpeed Studio.

Describe their project management. Did they deliver items on time? How did they respond to your needs?

GoodSpeed's project management was spot on. They always delivered everything on time, sticking to our schedule without any hiccups. They were super responsive to our needs, quickly addressing any questions or concerns we had.
Communication was clear and open throughout, keeping us in the loop about progress and any potential issues. Their proactive approach and ability to adapt to our needs made the whole process smooth and stress-free. Overall, their project management played a huge role in the successful delivery of our MVP.

What was your primary form of communication with Goodspeed?

• Virtual Meeting
• Email or Messaging App

What did you find most impressive or unique about this company?

Quality of work, ability to solve for complexity, and integration of AI features without taking too much time/effort.

Are there any areas for improvement or something Goodspeed could have done differently?

None that I can think of!

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and position.

I am the Founder of Evencourt

Describe what your company does in a single sentence.

Platform for tennis players and coaches

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What specific goals or objectives did you hire Goodspeed to accomplish?

• Build V1 of platform on Bubble

SOLUTION

How did you find Goodspeed?

Upwork

Why did you select Goodspeed over others?

Portfolio and proactiveness

How many teammates from Goodspeed were assigned to this project?

2-5 Employees

Describe the scope of work in detail. Please include a summary of key deliverables.

We had a rough draft in Bubble of what we were building, but I needed someone to optimize performance and to build other features such as scheduling and Google Sign-On.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

What were the measurable outcomes from the project that demonstrate progress or success?

Get the features we wanted ready for launch

Describe their project management. Did they deliver items on time? How did they respond to your needs?

Fantastic job. Communication was stellar, as they informed me on a daily basis with a detailed Loop video and a Slack message. They incorporated our feedback really well

What was your primary form of communication with Goodspeed?

Email or Messaging App

What did you find most impressive or unique about this company?

Their ability to understand the picture I had in my brain and translate it into a built platform. Communication was off the charts as well

Are there any areas for improvement or something Goodspeed could have done differently?

Wouldn't change anything