Black Widow Tech

BACKGROUND

Introduce your business and what you do there.

I’m the founder, CEO, and part-owner of Felted Global, a competition entertainment production company. We haven’t launched yet, but we’re in the initial phases of closing our B round. We’re seeking $15 million, which we should close by March 2026. Once we close that round, we’ll have 28 employees.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What challenge were you trying to address with Black Widow Tech?

We needed help launching our company, which included web hosting, web design, and other tasks. We also needed a mobile app.

SOLUTION

What was the scope of their involvement?

Black Widow Tech has been helping us with mobile app design and development. Since we've started the process of building the app, we’ve had multiple Zoom calls with Tahir. One of my employees has been working with Black Widow Tech on the app’s architectural workflow and the necessary steps to start building the app. We’ve had Friday Zoom meetings to see the different iterations of the app and how it’s moving forward. I’ve been chiming in with my two cents as we’ve developed the app’s vision.

The app will be for iOS and Android. It started off as a simple product, but it has become more robust. It’s being featured in our quest for funding. We’ve gotten approval from Apple and filed all the papers with Android. The app is now parked along with our website. The company has been completely built, and the value proposition has been articulated from my side. We’re now actively seeking sponsorship dollars. 

Additionally, Black Widow Tech has introduced AI technology into the project. I want to be able to host 1,000 videos and have a repository where someone can type in a particular person’s name and pull up those exact videos. The app will have real-time voting capabilities and immediate acknowledgment of votes being counted. We want full transparency for our members because they get to vote on contestants for a reality show.

What is the team composition?

We’ve worked with a chief architect and a team of four.

How did you come to work with Black Widow Tech?

We have a dear friend who owns a technology company. When we discussed our needs, we told him we needed a mobile app. He highly recommended Black Widow Tech. Since this person is a lifelong friend and business acquaintance of my two partners, we didn't go outside of his recommendation. 

I contacted Tahir and met with him. I laid out my vision of the architectural structure from a high-level overview of my needs, and he came back with an amazing insight into what he could do for us and provided me with the scope of work we would need. 

I was concerned with reaching down, pulling the brakes, and considering a new direction because, when you're launching a new company with two verticals that have been done before, there's always the complexity of things evolving. In Black Widow Tech, I found that they were just as malleable as we were, as far as the creative side. 

How much have you invested with them?

The scope of work was a little less than $90,000. As the project has evolved, the investment has grown to slightly below $220,000.

What is the status of this engagement?

We started working together in May 2024, and the engagement is ongoing.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

I don’t have KPIs, but the quality of Black Widow Tech’s work is remarkable. Everything I’ve asked for and every part of my and my partners' vision of combining the entertainment and poker industry is there. We’re building a show that will be sold to Amazon, Netflix, or Paramount Plus. The project will have a shelf life of 8–15 years. I’m 100% satisfied with its current state.

How did Black Widow Tech perform from a project management standpoint?

They’ve been ahead of budget and ahead of time. Everything has been extremely transparent. I have direct access to Tahir 24/7. We also use emails, phone calls, and Zoom calls.

What did you find most impressive about them?

Black Widow Tech has been extremely malleable. The quality of their work has been nothing short of perfection. They’ve introduced AI into the project, which will dramatically change and enhance the app.

Are there any areas they could improve?

There's nothing they need to improve; they’ve delivered exactly what I’ve needed.

Do you have any advice for potential customers?

Meet with Tahir as quickly as possible. He was kind enough to come meet me in Austin, and he saw my vision of the company. In doing so, it completely changed the direction of the project because I got a collaborative partner. If I can figure out how to get everyone in the room on the same page about my vision, then that can grow exponentially. Tahir has brought so many things to the table that I didn't even know we were capable of.

BACKGROUND

Introduce your business and what you do there.

I'm the CEO and founder of Trinsic Technologies, Inc.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What challenge were you trying to address with Black Widow Tech?

We needed support with custom software development for AI integration.

SOLUTION

What was the scope of their involvement?

Initially, we had an idea for an AI product for an industry vertical we're in and sat down with Black Widow Tech to provide them with our requirements. The team has helped us select the AI products that would help us achieve our goals and architect the product. Black Widow Tech writes the product's code, including the frontend. The product is in beta testing and should be in version one by next month. Black Widow Tech uses Whisper and several other AI products to meet our needs.

Our product's purpose is the transcription and digitization of calls. Black Widow Tech has set up a feature that transcribes calls, and after the call is dictated, the recording is tied to the transcription. Users can click on a particular word to go to that point of the recording and vice versa. 

What is the team composition?

We work with Black Widow Tech's head of development and an AI specialist. I'm unsure how many teammates work on our project besides them. 

How did you come to work with Black Widow Tech?

We found Black Widow Tech through a third-party vendor.

How much have you invested with them?

We’ve spent over $75,000 so far. We plan to pay around $100,000–$150,000 when the project is completed.

What is the status of this engagement?

We started working with Black Widow Tech in November 2023, and the engagement is ongoing.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

Black Widow Tech's work quality exceeds our minimum needs. Particularly, the call recording and transcription feature the team has developed is far above what we anticipated and a feature I really liked. 

How did Black Widow Tech perform from a project management standpoint?

We have monthly deadlines, and Black Widow Tech always meets them. The team delivers work on budget and communicates via Slack through a dedicated channel we've set up. Black Widow Tech uses Lucidchart, Flow for documentation, and GitHub for code repository.

Are there any employees from the service provider's team that you would like to give a shout-out to in this review?

I want to give a shout-out to our developer, who has done a wonderful job being flexible with our new product. We've changed direction several times, and they've adapted to what we need and delivered on time.
What did you find most impressive about them?

Black Widow Tech has done several things we didn't think about, and we're impressed with their work.

Are there any areas they could improve?

I can't think of anything for the team to improve right off the top of my head.

Do you have any advice for potential customers?

I recommend being a good client and coming in with clear and concise requirements because it'll help the project go better.

BACKGROUND

Introduce your business and what you do there.

I'm the CEO and founder of an organization that helps athletes navigate the college recruiting process. 

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What challenge were you trying to address with Black Widow Tech?

We needed support to develop our mobile application.

SOLUTION

What was the scope of their involvement?

Black Widow Tech has designed and developed our mobile app. We've had meetings with the development team, who has developed our product using Java. We have reviewed the app several times before finishing Black Widow Tech launched it on the Google Play Store and App Store. The app allows users to log activities every day. 

Users can log their workouts, practices, and phone calls and add colleges to save them through our research directory. The app also has a video library where users can learn different techniques about the college recruiting process. 

What is the team composition?

We've worked with 5–8 teammates from Black Widow Tech, including Tahir (CEO).  

How did you come to work with Black Widow Tech?

Tahir contacted us on LinkedIn. We saw that the team was near my area and had a consultation call with Black Widow Tech. We chose the team because we liked Tahir as our project manager.
How much have you invested with them?

We've spent between $25,000–$30,000 on this project. 

What is the status of this engagement?

Our initial contact with Black Widow Tech was in June 2023, and we started working together in July 2023. Our engagement is ongoing.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

We've recently launched the app and don't have quantitative metrics to share at this point. However, the final product looks and works excellently, meeting our expectations.

How did Black Widow Tech perform from a project management standpoint?

Black Widow Tech has done a great job regarding project management. The team stays within our budget, and Tahir does a good job of delegating my needs to the rest of the team. We don't use project management tools but collaborate with Black Widow Tech via Google Sheets. The team has created a QA document, which is extremely helpful for managing the project. We communicate with Black Widow Tech via WhatsApp.
Are there any employees from the service provider's team that you would like to give a shout-out to in this review?

I've worked closely with Tahir, who does a great job managing the project. He's available throughout the day, and I can message him anytime. We've formed a relationship outside of this project because he's near my area. 

What did you find most impressive about them?

Black Widow Tech works with a lot of transparency. Although the team has a lot of customers, I feel like I'm their only client. We have a real relationship, and Black Widow Tech does an excellent job of connecting on a personal level. We'll continue to work together and have a long-term partnership.

Are there any areas they could improve?

I can't point out any areas for improvement for Black Widow Tech. 

Do you have any advice for future clients of theirs?

I suggest being on the top of your test flight because it's not Black Widow Tech's responsibility to test the app to see if it meets your standards. The team takes your input, and it's common for clients to think the vendor will test the app and fix things. Our project has turned out so well because my team has tested the app and given feedback to Black Widow Tech. We're guiding the team instead of waiting for Black Widow Tech to fix bugs and be reactive when something goes wrong.

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and position.

I am the Co Founder of Cheetah Broker

Describe what your company does in a single sentence.

Our company is a job platform for Truck Drivers and Construction Jobsite Management for Foremen.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What specific goals or objectives did you hire Black Widow Tech to accomplish?

• Build Driver App
• Build Foreman App
• Build CRM

SOLUTION

How did you find Black Widow Tech?

Referral

Why did you select Black Widow Tech over others?

• High ratings
• Pricing fit our budget
• Company values aligned

How many teammates from Black Widow Tech were assigned to this project?

2-5 Employees

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

Black Widow Tech built 2 apps for our company. One app is job platform for truck drivers, the other app is for workplace management.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

We worked together on our app until the job was completed. Once Black Widow designed the app and was able to have it uploaded and approved to the app stores it was a success.

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

While our project delivery date was pushed back we appreciated Tahir's response and Black Widow did communicate with us during that time. Tahir scheduled a meeting to make sure that going forward they could understand how to better serve our needs as a team. Black Widow always stepped up to accommodate our company's needs.

What was your primary form of communication with Black Widow Tech?

• Virtual Meeting
• Email or Messaging App

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

I appreciated their team's transparency and willingness to get everything right. Black Widow worked with us until we were satisfied and that is what I appreciate the most.

Are there any areas for improvement or something Black Widow Tech could have done differently?

We worked out all of our kinks.

BACKGROUND

Introduce your business and what you do there.
I'm the founder of a startup that is developing a social media application. We aim to create a platform where users who are traveling can interact and view a guideline of certain cities with places to visit.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What challenge were you trying to address with Black Widow Tech?
We needed support developing our application's prototype.

SOLUTION

What was the scope of their involvement?

Initially, I met with Black Widow Tech's project manager to outline the project schedule and discuss what I wanted for the app. Then, Black Widow Tech created a business requirement document using Google Docs and started the ideation process. The team designed the app's screens in Figma and built a prototype after several brainstorming sessions to get the final prototype. Black Widow Tech helped me streamline my original idea for the app. 

Black Widow Tech also used Canva for presentations and created the app's website using WordPress and Webflow. Black Widow Tech designed the app's prototype, and I will seek investment before developing the iOS and Android applications.

What is the team composition?

I worked with 5–10 teammates from Black Widow Tech, including their project manager and Tahir (CEO).
How did you come to work with Black Widow Tech?
I found Black Widow Tech on Clutch after searching for potential vendors to work with. I liked the reviews on Black Widow Tech's profile and met with them and other companies. I chose the team because I bonded with them the most, and their price point matched my budget. 

How much have you invested with them?
We spent $7,000.
What is the status of this engagement?
We worked with Black Widow Tech from June–November 2023.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

What evidence can you share that demonstrates the impact of the engagement?
Although I don't have quantitative metrics yet, Black Widow Tech helped me and gave me ideas on how to pivot my business to get some actual results. The team helped my business get started and delivered high-quality work with a personal touch that stood out.  

How did Black Widow Tech perform from a project management standpoint?

Black Widow Tech met deadlines and stayed on budget. We had weekly meetings via Google Meet to go over the project status. We also had a WhatsApp group with the entire team, and Tahir contacted me through personal messages and phone calls when needed.

Are there any employees from the service provider's team that you would like to give a shout-out to in this review?

I want to highlight Tahir's work; he was really helpful.

What did you find most impressive about them?

Black Widow Tech was very accommodating and ensured the work met my expectations. The team provided good advice and added a personal element to the job.

Are there any areas they could improve?

Black Widow Tech outsourced development work, and the team was in a different time zone. Sometimes, it was difficult to get work exactly how I wanted. However, Tahir was good at identifying when I wasn't fully satisfied and stepped in to push work forward. I understood that some services got lost in translation, but Tahir was good at ensuring nothing was left in the middle. 

Do you have any advice for future clients of theirs?
Make your idea as clear as possible to Black Widow Tech so they can help you better.

BACKGROUND

Introduce your business and what you do there.

I’m the founder of GetBundi Education Technology, an edtech platform for STEM and digital skills. We handle STEM education in post-primary schools and digital skill programs for youths across Africa.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What challenge were you trying to address with Black Widow Tech?

We hired them to develop a web app and a mobile app. 

SOLUTION

What was the scope of their involvement?

Black Widow Tech has designed and developed a web app and a mobile app for our edtech platform. Initially, we had a couple of meetings when we told the team what we wanted and went back and forth about the look and feel. 

From there, Black Widow Tech created mock-ups based on our requirements and what they thought would work. The first two didn’t match what we wanted, and we approved the fourth one. At first, their mock-ups weren’t specific to the African market, so we guided them towards what works here. 

Black Widow Tech has developed the web and mobile app proof of concepts (POCs) and MVPs. The team has built the mobile app for both Android and iOS.

What is the team composition?

The team composition changes depending on our needs. During the first stage, we worked with four teammates, and then the team increased to seven. We remain in contact with about 2–3 Black Widow Tech team members. However, there are still around seven teammates involved in the background.

How did you come to work with Black Widow Tech?

We found them through a referral. 

How much have you invested with them?

We’ve spent close to $40,000–$45,000. 

What is the status of this engagement?

We started working together in 2022, and the engagement is ongoing. 

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

Black Widow Tech has done an excellent job and met our expectations. After we gave them feedback about the African market, they delivered an on-point design. Moreover, we’ve seen a very positive response to the apps’ MVPs. 

How did Black Widow Tech perform from a project management standpoint?

They deliver on time and within budget. Although it has nothing to do with Black Widow Tech’s work, we’ve had issues with the time difference between us, which has caused delays. 

Are there any employees from the service provider's team that you would like to give a shout-out to in this review?

Tahir (CEO) is amazing. 

What did you find most impressive about them?

Whenever our daytime matches, Black Widow Tech is highly responsive and patient. They’ve listened and understood our challenges at each stage, including when we gave them feedback about our market being different. 

Are there any areas they could improve?

I’ve attended school in England, the US, and Africa and know a lot about inter-continental businesses. If Black Widow Tech is looking to work in international markets, they should consider an African desk: someone who will be in the same time zone as their potential clients and can respond to messages as fast as possible. 

Do you have any advice for potential customers?

I’ve introduced them to two potential clients who want to develop products, and my advice is that Black Widow Tech will listen to you and try to understand how you envision your finished product. Moreover, Black Widow Tech has the expertise and patience to understand your project and see where you’re coming from.

BACKGROUND

Introduce your business and what you do there.

I’m the CEO and founder of a technology-enabled entertainment startup for college campuses.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What challenge were you trying to address with Black Widow Tech?

We were building a mobile platform to help us run a scavenger hunt on users’ homes for the university’s freshman orientation. Thus, this solution needed to hold thousands of users at the time and be very secure in that regard.

SOLUTION

What was the scope of their involvement?

Black Widow Tech helped us build our platform for both iOS and Android devices using React Native. They also provided us with maintenance services.

This tool directs students to different locations and allows them to book tickets through our service. Users can also upload photos and capture a lot of data.

What is the team composition?

We mainly worked with Tahir (CEO) and a project manager. Additionally, we had a team of four engineers working on the project, although Black Widow Tech had around 20–30 engineers in total, to my knowledge. Tahir was our main point of contact.

How did you come to work with Black Widow Tech?

They were recommended to us by another founder we know.

How much have you invested with them?

We spent a little over $50,000. The original quote was for $50,000, but the project’s scope grew throughout the engagement.

What is the status of this engagement?

We started working together in February 2023, and they delivered the platform in August 2023.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

When our platform was complete, we had a pilot launch with over 500 users trying it. We received a lot of strong, positive feedback. Overall, the quality of Black Widow Tech’s work was really good.

How did Black Widow Tech perform from a project management standpoint?

We were really impressed with Black Widow Tech’s level of communication and comfort they gave us throughout the entire engagement. Moreover, their timeline management was very good. We only had a week's delay due to an issue, but it was fine. As for communication, their team called me directly, and we also communicated via WhatsApp and frequent Google Meet meetings.

Although I mentioned that our budget increased from the initial one, Black Widow Tech did a very good job at budget management. After we agreed to work with them, they asked a lot of questions to truly understand our vision and scope. After one or two interview sessions, the original budget increased a little bit. However, it never changed after that.

What did you find most impressive about them?

One of the things that we liked the most about Black Widow Tech was that they did a great job of communicating how they would undertake the project, making us feel comfortable. They also asked the right questions, which showed genuine interest in the project, as they ensured they understood the exact product we wanted to build.

Are there any areas they could improve?

There was nothing Black Widow Tech could have improved; they did a great job.

Do you have any advice for potential customers?

The more you can think about your project beforehand, the better it’ll go. Black Widow Tech did a great job asking us a lot of tough questions and challenging some of our assumptions. Given that we did a lot of preliminary work, we were able to answer those questions, which made the process really smooth.

BACKGROUND

Introduce your business and what you do there.
I’m the owner and co-founder of Infoshops LLC. We sell handcrafted items online.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What challenge were you trying to address with Black Widow Tech?
We hired Black Widow Tech to build a web app, an iOS app, an Android app, an admin panel, and a seller web app. 

SOLUTION

What was the scope of their involvement?
Black Widow Tech built our apps from scratch since we didn’t want them to use what we had before. We initially had discussions on our needs and must-haves. After that, Tahir (Product Manager) got his team together and guided us through the process. Their design team worked on the UI/UX screens and went through the process. They used Figma as a key technology.
For the development process, the Black Widow Tech team worked on features like coupons and codes. They created an entire marketplace for sellers to upload their products. A buyer site was connected to it; buyers could go there to buy products. There was a feature where users could make their information private or public.
Moreover, they worked on our checkout process, which was complex. People could add a bunch of products to their cart, and payments would go directly to the sellers instead of us. It was a complex feature that they had to figure out how to implement.
What is the team composition?
Tahir served as our project manager. Another teammate worked on the designs, while one other teammate helped with onboarding us.
How did you come to work with Black Widow Tech?
We were working with another development company, but they were terrible. We had a lot of issues with them, so searched for other companies by asking some of the teams that worked with us before. Those teams recommended Black Widow Tech. We previously saw them on Google, and the recommendation solidified our choice to go with them.
How much have you invested with them?
Our investment was a little over $42,000.
What is the status of this engagement?
The project lasted from November 2022–November 2023. 

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

What evidence can you share that demonstrates the impact of the engagement?
The apps were launched, and we onboarded around 486 sellers within two days. Overall, Black Widow Tech exceeded our expectations. There were so many things that we didn’t put in our vision board, and the team went on and did those things on their own.
How did Black Widow Tech perform from a project management standpoint?
Black Widow Tech delivered the project on budget. We did exceed the timelines because we added a bunch of things and had additional requests. In other words, it was our fault that the project took longer than expected.
Tahir was punctual and smart. He worked on time and never made us wait; he also always answered all the questions we had. He and his team took our vision and put it on paper even though we weren’t the best at describing our goals. Their team was well put together and exceeded our expectations. They went above and beyond and explained everything down to a tee. To communicate, we used WhatsApp.
What did you find most impressive about them?
Their teamwork and communication skills were impressive. They were truly punctual and responsive.
Are there any areas they could improve?
No, there weren’t any.
Do you have any advice for potential customers?
Write everything down, and think your vision through.

BACKGROUND

Introduce your business and what you do there.

I’m the founder and CEO of PsychTech, a healthcare company focused on psychology.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What challenges were you trying to address with Black Widow Tech?

We wanted to create an app to help me work with test authors and developers to administer different psychological tests and collect data.

SOLUTION

What was the scope of their involvement?

Black Widow Tech has provided mobile app development services. The product they’ve created allows us to administer tests made by professionals. These tests are for clients and patients so we can assess their responses.

In addition, Black Widow Tech created an online platform where we can store the data we collect and use it for R&D for psychometric analysis.

What was the team composition? 

I’ve worked directly with three members of Black Widow Tech’s team, including Tahir (CEO), a software engineer, and an administrator. Still, there are other people from their staff involved behind the scenes.

How did you come to work with Black Widow Tech?

We chose Black Widow Tech from a list of other potential providers because they seemed the most reliable and trustworthy team.

How much have you invested with them?

So far, we’ve spent around $14,000 with them.

What is the status of this engagement?

We started working together in March 2022, and the engagement is still ongoing.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

The different authors that we’re partnering with are reviewing the app that Black Widow Tech has developed, which will help us with the tests we’re working on.

How did Black Widow Tech perform from a project management standpoint?

Black Widow Tech’s project management is professional, punctual, and communicative.

What did you find most impressive about them?

We like that Black Widow Tech’s team is based in my same city because we can communicate with them back and forth, which gives me a sense of reliability.

Are there any areas they could improve?

I don’t think there’s anything they can improve on. This is a new type of project for both ends, so we’re all learning throughout the process