SpaceDev

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and position.

I am the Product Manager of Genba

Describe what your company does in a single sentence.

I’m part of the leadership team at Genba, a robotics and automation startup focused on end-of-line automation solutions for industrial clients in Latin America.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

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

• We hired SpaceDev to help us design and develop a platform that would allow different clients to configure their own palletizing processes in an intuitive way. Our goal was to move quickly from concept to a fully functional product with a reliable system capable of translating user inputs into robotic instructions for factory operators. One of the main challenges was the very tight timeline, as the platform needed to be operational in a short period of time.

SOLUTION

How did you find SpaceDev?

Referral

Why did you select SpaceDev over others?

• Close to my geographic location
• Pricing fit our budget
• Great culture fit

How many teammates from SpaceDev were assigned to this project?

2-5 Employees

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

We started with a two-week Discovery Sprint, then had a two-month development cycle. SpaceDev designed the platform's UX/UI, developed the application, and implemented QA processes. The software platform allows users to configure palletizing while the system handles the logic required to instruct the robotic arm. The technology stack included React, NestJS, and MongoDB.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

Despite the aggressive timeline, the platform was delivered on schedule and fully operational. The solution met our technical and usability requirements and provided a solid foundation for future iterations of the product.

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

Project management was well structured and transparent. We had regular check-ins and clear visibility into progress and deliverables. SpaceDev was proactive in identifying risks early and helped us make informed decisions to stay on track with the timeline. 
Their ability to combine discovery, design, and development into a cohesive process. The Discovery Sprint helped avoid unnecessary rework later on, and their team was effective at translating high-level product ideas into practical, usable software under time constraints. 
Given the tight schedule, the collaboration required close alignment, which we managed well. Overall, our expectations were met. 

What was your primary form of communication with SpaceDev?

Virtual Meeting

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

Their ability to combine discovery, design, and development into a cohesive process was impressive. The Discovery Sprint helped avoid unnecessary rework later on, and their team was effective at translating high-level product ideas into practical, usable software under time constraints.

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

Given the tight schedule, the collaboration required close alignment, which we managed well. Overall, our expectations were met.

BACKGROUND

Introduce your business and what you do there.

I'm the Director of Technology at Blockchain for Energy. We leverage blockchain technology to drive efficiency, reduce costs, and accelerate innovation in the energy industry through collaborative programs and scalable solutions.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What challenge were you trying to address with SpaceDev?

We needed help with development and web3 expertise, including design and development.

SOLUTION

What was the scope of their involvement?

SpaceDev has developed dMRV, a carbon registry, and logistics migration to Hedera. There have been various SOWs. dMRV has been the integration of the carbon dashboard and the setup of an IoT database built on blockchain. The registry has been a new build with new requirements. The logistics migration has been to move our production customers over without any service interruption. All of these have been full applications.

What is the team composition?

We've worked with 2–5 teammates from SpaceDev.

How did you come to work with SpaceDev?

We found them through an online search. We chose them over other options because they had high ratings, a great culture fit, good value for the cost, and company values aligned with ours.

How much have you invested with them?

We've spent around $210,000.

What is the status of this engagement?

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

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

SpaceDev has ensured no interruption during migrations. Their project management has been good, and they've achieved SOC 2 compliance. The SOC 2 audit has been successful, and the migration has had no customer downtime. The project milestones have been generally met on time.

How did SpaceDev perform from a project management standpoint?

SpaceDev has delivered on time. Their project management skills and transparent communication using Scrum ceremonies have been good. We communicate via virtual meetings, emails, and messaging apps.

What did you find most impressive about them?

SpaceDev has been flexible, pragmatic, solution-oriented, and friendly.

Are there any areas they could improve?

We've had some resource changes, but besides that, everything has been good.

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and position.

I am an Executive of Mostaza

Describe what your company does in a single sentence.

Blockchain bank, USDC treasured wallet, mastercard issued credit card, staking portfolio, and more. 

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

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

• Discovery Sprint
• Development

SOLUTION

How did you find SpaceDev?

Clutch Site

Why did you select SpaceDev over others?

• High ratings
• Close to my geographic location
• Company values aligned

How many teammates from SpaceDev were assigned to this project?

6-10 Employees

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

Discovery Sprint
Development: All three products

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

Not in producction yet, ongoing

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

Project management is one of their most efficient processes.

What was your primary form of communication with SpaceDev?

• In-Person Meeting
• Virtual Meeting

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

Vision, organization, closeness on the construction 

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

More guidence through different veariable in the Discovery Sprint to avoid different laybacks while developing. 

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and position.

 I am the Founder of a social networking company 

Describe what your company does in a single sentence.

We create social consumer apps.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

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

• Develop smart contract and blockchain interface
• Complete application and front-end development work

SOLUTION

How did you find SpaceDev?

Referral

Why did you select SpaceDev over others?

• Pricing fit our budget
• Referred to me

How many teammates from SpaceDev were assigned to this project?

2-5 Employees

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

• Develop a suite of smart contracts, and build out multi-sig deployment pipeline
• Create web front-end and back-end application

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

Successful deployment of smart contracts to the blockchain. End-to-end proof of concept web application.

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

Good expectation setting and delivery.

What was your primary form of communication with SpaceDev?

Virtual Meeting

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

Good, no-BS client communication. Easy to work with. Professional.

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

Varying degrees of documentation (some developers were awesome, others not so much) and communication skills, but the team always worked hard to smooth out any differences.

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and position.

I am the CEO of Acme Labs

Describe what your company does in a single sentence.

Acme is like Visa, but for points, simplifying redemption to a single tap. With Acme, any merchant, both online and in-store, can effortlessly reward and accept loyalty points, just like we use Apple Pay. Much like how banks use Visa to make cash effortlessly spendable at any store, brands use Acme to make their loyalty points as spendable as cash.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

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

• Help upgrade our stack to TypeScript

SOLUTION

How did you find SpaceDev?

Referral

Why did you select SpaceDev over others?

• High ratings
• Referred to me
• Company values aligned

How many teammates from SpaceDev were assigned to this project?

2-5 Employees

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

Upgrade the backend and frontend of Acme's stack to support Typescript, multi-chain support and improved performance 

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

• Chain support from 2 to 6
• Performance improved 3x

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

Used time tracking tools, delivered on time, provided regular updates 

What was your primary form of communication with SpaceDev?

• Virtual Meeting
• Email or Messaging App

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

Their culture was built upon making things happen, keeping clients happy, and building high-quality products.

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

None

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and position.

I am the Owner of Swordfish Solutions

Describe what your company does in a single sentence.

Custom software development.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

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

• Outsourced website developer.

SOLUTION

How did you find SpaceDev?

Online Search

Why did you select SpaceDev over others?

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

How many teammates from SpaceDev were assigned to this project?

1 Employee

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

Helping with React and Node.js custom software development.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

Code commits every 1 - 3 days.

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

They've done great. We assign task through our case management system and have daily standups to make sure we're all on the same page.

What was your primary form of communication with SpaceDev?

• Virtual Meeting
• Email or Messaging App

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

They had open, transparent communications. Open to working with us the way we work. Provided an excellent developer for the project.

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

Not that I can think of.

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and position.

I am the Founder of Cryptoart.com

Describe what your company does in a single sentence.

Cryptoart.com curates and an evolving collection of human-made crypto aligned art backed by a 2-way redeemable NFT for a unique physical collectible.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

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

Build Web3 solution

SOLUTION

How did you find SpaceDev?

Clutch Site

Why did you select SpaceDev over others?

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

How many teammates from SpaceDev were assigned to this project?

2-5 Employees

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

The scope of the work consists of: 

• smart contract development
• backend administration pages
• integration with Shopify

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

The project is still on-going, but milestones are being hit. 

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

They assigned a dedicated project manager to us.  He leads a daily stand-up and organizes the sprints. 

What was your primary form of communication with SpaceDev?

Virtual Meeting

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

They have a good work ethic and seem passionate about the project.  They also have good checks and balances to make sure budget/milestones/scope are aligned. 

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

None as of yet.

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and position.

I am the Head of Product of Ubicuity Corp.

Describe what your company does in a single sentence.

The platform and marketplace for space managers and content providers to create, orchestrate, and monetize digital experiences in spaces

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

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

• We aimed to develop a platform and marketplace for space managers and content providers to create, orchestrate and monetize digital experiences in spaces.

SOLUTION

How did you find SpaceDev?

Referral

Why did you select SpaceDev over others?

• Good value for cost
• Referred to me
• Company values aligned

How many teammates from SpaceDev were assigned to this project?

2-5 Employees

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

The project involved creating a web platform with integrations to backend APIs, local servers, database and other modules. The web platform had to be pixel perfect and is very design detailed. We also had a landing page delivered as well.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

Measurable outcomes from the project that demonstrated progress and success included the successful creation of the platform and marketplace.

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

SpaceDev's team was meticulous and dedicated. They adhered to the timeline and were always open to feedback, ensuring the platform met our specific needs.

What was your primary form of communication with SpaceDev?

• Virtual Meeting
• Email or Messaging App

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

Their commitment to understanding our unique needs and their enthusiasm and dedication to problem-solving. They showed a strong commitment to resolving issues and delivering effective solutions

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

None

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and position.

 I am the Chief Legal Officer of an Investment Holding Company

Describe what your company does in a single sentence.

Private investment holding company

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

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

• Improvement of processes

SOLUTION

How did you find SpaceDev?

Referral

Why did you select SpaceDev over others?

• High ratings
• Good value for cost
• Referred to me

How many teammates from SpaceDev were assigned to this project?

6-10 Employees

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

Develop a platform for handling our investments and vesting schedules, also to work as a tool for the founders to get relevant information as: Events, Mentors, Providers. Key deliverables: 

• Website 
• Admin Panel 
• Automatic email communications 
• Financial reports

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

They had great communication overall, and they constantly showed progress in the production enviroment

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

All items were properly delivered on time and the team was always open for consultations

What was your primary form of communication with SpaceDev?

• Virtual Meeting
• Email or Messaging App

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

Their work ethic and performance were immaculate.

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

None that I can recall

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and position.

I am the Operations Associate of the company

Describe what your company does in a single sentence.

We open and trade investment accounts, most of them in USA in Pershing

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

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

• phone app
• testing and design
• web development

SOLUTION

How did you find SpaceDev?

Referral

Why did you select SpaceDev over others?

• Close to my geographic location
• Good value for cost
• Referred to me

How many teammates from SpaceDev were assigned to this project?

6-10 Employees

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

Web development, with an app mobile, testing and design, with several improvement of our business. The vision and help received by the team was invaluable. We have new plans for the future.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

We are still measuring the results but a live production environment of the site, with real customers already using it.

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

Yes, on time and improved the expectations. They were really helpfull with our needs and requirements.

What was your primary form of communication with SpaceDev?

In-Person Meeting

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

Their personal care and professionalism were impressive

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

We think it was an unbeatable experience