Kubo S.A.S.

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and position.

I'm an executive at P2P Sport

Describe what your company does in a single sentence.

P2P Sport is a Sports Recruitment and Pathways platform for Players, coaches and staff to source jobs at professional, college and high school clubs. 

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What specific goals or objectives did you hire Kubo S.A.S. to accomplish?

• Design the P2P Sport App and website
• Build P2P Sport, its architecture and release to market
• Advise P2P Sport on ways to create more efficient and effective methods for user uptake and sustainable engagement
• Assist P2P Sport to scale and set up planning for future functionality.

SOLUTION

How did you find Kubo S.A.S.?

• Online Search
• Clutch Site

Why did you select Kubo S.A.S. over others?

• Great culture fit
• Good value for cost
• Company values aligned

How many teammates from Kubo S.A.S. were assigned to this project?

6-10 Employees

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

Kubo SAS has served as P2P Sport’s primary software development partner, providing comprehensive technical services to support the design, development, testing and deployment of the P2P Sport platform. Working closely with our team throughout the project, Kubo has transformed our business requirements into a scalable, enterprise-grade technology platform through an agile development methodology, collaborating on product planning, technical solution design, sprint delivery and continuous product refinement. Their work has supported the evolution of P2P Sport from an initial concept into a global sports recruitment and engagement ecosystem capable of supporting multiple sports, organisations and user types. A significant component of Kubo’s contribution has been the design and implementation of the platform’s user experience (UX) and user interface (UI). This has included customer journey mapping, information architecture, wireframing, interactive prototypes, responsive layouts and the development of a consistent design system across native iOS and Android applications, a responsive web application and an administrative portal. The development process has been guided by extensive user stories and functional requirements covering players, coaches, high-performance staff, professional and amateur clubs, universities, schools, governing bodies, agencies, commercial partners and administrators, ensuring the platform delivers an intuitive experience tailored to each stakeholder group. Kubo has also been responsible for implementing the platform’s backend systems and frontend applications, delivering functionality including user authentication, account management, verification workflows, messaging, recruitment features, media management, administrative tools, notification services, audit logging and overall application performance. The database architecture has been designed and implemented to support secure data management, scalability, performance optimisation and reliable backup strategies. Alongside application development, Kubo has designed and configured the supporting cloud infrastructure, including separate development, staging and production environments, cloud hosting, database hosting, media storage, content delivery, environment configuration and deployment pipelines to support reliable releases and future international growth. Security and quality assurance have been integral throughout the development lifecycle. Kubo has implemented robust security practices including encrypted communications, authentication controls, role-based permissions, secure media storage, input validation and privacy protections. Comprehensive quality assurance processes have included functional testing, regression testing, cross-platform and cross-browser testing, mobile device testing, bug identification and resolution, release validation and user acceptance testing support. Additional security validation has included penetration testing, vulnerability assessments and remediation activities to ensure the platform meets modern security expectations. Kubo has also managed the technical deployment of the platform through staged release processes, including development builds, staging environments, production releases and ongoing version management. This has included hosting configuration, domain and DNS management, SSL certificates, monitoring, logging, performance optimisation and deployment to both the Apple App Store and Google Play Store. As P2P Sport continues to evolve, Kubo remains an important technical delivery partner, supporting ongoing feature enhancements, user interface improvements, performance optimisation and the continued expansion of the platform’s capabilities while enabling P2P Sport to scale confidently across new sports, competitions and international markets.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

Because P2P Sport was a first of its kind platform success was evaluated by usability and UX feedback. This process continues as we release more functionality.

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

Throughout the development of P2P Sport, Kubo SAS has demonstrated a highly professional and collaborative approach to project management. Their team has consistently maintained clear communication, delivered structured project planning and remained responsive to evolving business requirements as the platform has grown in scope and complexity. One of the standout aspects of working with Kubo has been their transparency and accessibility. Rather than limiting communication through a single project manager, they have provided direct access to the entire delivery team, including project managers, UI/UX designers, developers, quality assurance specialists and technical leads. This level of access has enabled efficient decision-making, reduced delays and allowed issues to be resolved quickly through direct collaboration with the appropriate subject matter experts. The project has been managed using an agile methodology, with regular planning sessions, progress updates, sprint reviews and collaborative discussions that have ensured priorities remain aligned with our business objectives. Kubo has been receptive to feedback, proactive in identifying opportunities for improvement and flexible in accommodating changes as new functionality and commercial requirements have emerged. Their willingness to operate as an extension of our own team has created a genuine partnership rather than a traditional client-vendor relationship. The openness of their communication, combined with their technical expertise and commitment to delivering quality outcomes, has been a significant contributor to the successful development of the P2P Sport platform. We have found Kubo S.A.S. to be a reliable, knowledgeable, and highly engaged development partner, and we have every confidence in their ability to support the platform as it continues to expand globally.

What was your primary form of communication with Kubo S.A.S.?

• In-Person Meeting
• Virtual Meeting
• Email or Messaging App

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

 One of the greatest strengths of working with Kubo SAS has been the direct access to their English-speaking CEO, project managers and wider development team throughout the project. Having open and consistent communication with key decision-makers has streamlined discussions, reduced delays and ensured our requirements were clearly understood and implemented. Over the past three years, we’ve also benefited from working with a stable and consistent team, allowing valuable product knowledge and continuity to be maintained throughout the development process. This level of staff retention has been particularly impressive in an industry where high staff turnover is common and can often lead to lost knowledge, project delays and inconsistent delivery. The continuity of Kubo S.A.S.'s team has played an important role in the successful evolution of the P2P Sport platform.

Are there any areas for improvement or something Kubo S.A.S. could have done differently?

Timelines of delivery are very hard to judge with additions to contract but I would say that the easier Kubo can predict delivery dates the easier it is to plan for further progressions. These timelines are very difficult to evaluate with consistently moving goal posts but I believe that is a work on for both Kubo and P2P

BACKGROUND

Introduce your business and what you do there.

I’m the customer success manager for a global health and wellness company that offers science-backed nutrition products and business opportunities through independent distributors in over 90 countries.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What challenge were you trying to address with Kubo S.A.S.?

We needed help with the assessment, creation, and rollout of a global app to support our distributors' businesses.

SOLUTION

What was the scope of their involvement?

Kubo S.A.S. assessed, created, coded, and rolled out a mobile app to support our distribution business. Everything was coded and developed by Kubo S.A.S. The app has integration with our systems, order management, CRM, inventory management, P&L capabilities, among other functions.

What is the team composition?

We worked with 2–5 teammates from Kubo S.A.S.

How did you come to work with Kubo S.A.S.?

We found them through a referral. We chose them over other options because they had high ratings, their pricing fit our budget, they had a great culture fit, they offered good value for the cost, and their company values aligned with ours.

How much have you invested with them?

The proejct cost is confidential.

What is the status of this engagement?

We worked together from July 2019–July 2024.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

We measured the project's success through downloads, usage, CTA clicks, and recommendations. The app was truly loved by users. It even won the global innovation award inside our company.

How did Kubo S.A.S. perform from a project management standpoint?

Kubo S.A.S.'s project management was fantastic. They delivered on time. We communicated through in-person meetings, virtual meetings, and email or messaging apps.

What did you find most impressive about them?

Their speed to market and always problem-solving attitude were impressive.

Are there any areas they could improve?

There's nothing they could have improved on. They were fantastic. I truly enjoyed working with them.

BACKGROUND

Introduce your business and what you do there.

I’m the CEO of Leal, a customer loyalty and engagement platform serving B2C customers in Latin America.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What challenge were you trying to address with Kubo S.A.S.?

We needed someone to develop the MVP of our platform.

SOLUTION

What was the scope of their involvement?

They developed the MVP of our platform. It’s a mobile and web interface. It was a very robust platform that took over 16 months to complete. We had an app that was a native iOS and Android. We also had a strong backend done in PHP with MySQL databases. We had a strong frontend that was done in Angular. They also did all the deployment and infrastructure on AWS.

What is the team composition?

There were seven people working on the project. There were designers, backend developers, an architect, frontend, and mobile developers.

How did you come to work with Kubo S.A.S.?

We researched a lot of different companies throughout Latin America. Over 20 vendors were reviewed. After going through a scoring process, Kubo S.A.S. was the first choice.

How much have you invested with them?

We've invested over $220,000.

What is the status of this engagement?

We started working together from October 2015 to December 2016. From there, they’ve been working with us on several projects that we have outsourced. They also worked on the next versions of our app. Nowadays, we have them on a consultant retainer for our tech platform.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

We’ve done strict control of their coding quality and the timing on their deliverables. On a scale of 1-10, I’d give them a 9.2.

How did Kubo S.A.S. perform from a project management standpoint?

They’ve been very transparent in the planning process. They usually stick to the initial planning of the projects we’ve developed together.

What did you find most impressive about them?

The quality for the price is impressive. They’ve also been very helpful in understanding the strategy we’re following and questioning the real requirements in terms of technology that we need for that project. They go the extra mile in terms of the partnership we have. Not only do they just stay on the tech side but they go on the business side.

Are there any areas they could improve?

In terms of QA, they’ve been improving a lot. We had to be more hands-on at the beginning for the QA but now they spend more time in the project so they can make sure what they’re delivering has fewer bugs.

Do you have any advice for potential customers?

Establish milestones for the project. Have bonuses for when the completion of milestones is done in the timeframe.