ThirstySprout

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and position.

I am the CEO & Independent Board Member of a fintech company.

Describe what your company does in a single sentence.

We are a banktech that provides a complete issuing and acquiring payment infreastructure for Latin America

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

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

• We needed engineers with deep expertise in payment processing systems, transaction routing, digital wallets, card issuing (both physical and virtual), and BIN sponsorship integrations, a very specific and high bar skill set.

SOLUTION

How did you find ThirstySprout?

Referral

Why did you select ThirstySprout over others?

• Pricing fit our budget
• Good value for cost
• Referred to me

How many teammates from ThirstySprout were assigned to this project?

2-5 Employees

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

They sourced candidates with hands on experience on payment processing, real time APIs, wallet systems, and ledger infrastructure. Their process was thorough and effective, we operate technically in a complex and highly regulated space and we need engineers who understand that.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

• Reduced time to hire for specialized fintech engineers by 30 percent compared to traditional recruiting
• Filled critical engineering roles within 2-3 weeks vs industry average of 6-8 weeks.
• Screened and shortlisted candidates faster than internal efforts.
• Engineers hire contributed to increase in transaction processiong capacity
• Engineers onboarded smoothly and became productive  within the first 15 days.

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

Communication was excellent and they took their time to understand our needs, challenges and enginners we wanted. Once we don't agree on an engineer they are enough replacement ready.

What was your primary form of communication with ThirstySprout?

• Virtual Meeting
• Email or Messaging App

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

They constantly delivered engineers who were comfortable with ambiguity, could wear multiple hats, thrive in fast moving banktech environment.

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

A self serve dashboard where we could track candidate pipelines, interview stages and hiring timelines in real time would be a welcome upgrade.

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and position.

I am the Co-Founder of an edtech company.

Describe what your company does in a single sentence.

Our mission is to democratize acess to high quality education globally

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

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

• We hired them to help us with engineers to manage our AWS infrastructure, CI/CD pipelines, monitoring, scalability, and security as we scale from hundreds of thousands to millions of students.

SOLUTION

How did you find ThirstySprout?

Referral

Why did you select ThirstySprout over others?

• Referred to me
• Company values aligned
• Other

How many teammates from ThirstySprout were assigned to this project?

2-5 Employees

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

From day one their engineers demonstrated deep cloud expertise, clear communication, and a pragmatic approach to solving problems. They redesigned parts our AWS architecture for reliability and cost efficiency, implemented robust CI/CD pipelines that reduced deployment time and errors, and put in place monitoring and alerting that gives us real time confidence in system health.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

Reduced production incidents and outages, improved uptime and reliability, faster recovery time, safe deployments and shorter realease cycles.

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

They ran the work with clear milestones, regular status updates, and a shared backlog that always showed what was being done, what was next, and what was blocked.

What was your primary form of communication with ThirstySprout?

• Virtual Meeting
• Email or Messaging App

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

Their vetting process was thorough, and they gave us matching profiles that align with our plans for our future users.

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

I can't think of anything, they ran a structured yet flexible process.

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and position.

I am the CEO of a Baby Products Distributor

Describe what your company does in a single sentence.

International distributor for baby products 

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

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

• We wanted to automate repetitive operational tasks, improve customer support responsiveness, and enhance the shopping experience for our customers without significantly increasing our head count. We want wanted technology solutions and we got that through Thirstysprout.

SOLUTION

How did you find ThirstySprout?

Referral

Why did you select ThirstySprout over others?

• Good value for cost
• Referred to me

How many teammates from ThirstySprout were assigned to this project?

2-5 Employees

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

They helped us source highly skilled AI engineers who worked closely with our team to design and implement several key initiatives. Their responsibilities included developing an AI powered customer service chatbot, building a personalized product recommendation system, integrating these solutions into our existing workflows, and ensuring the tools could scale alongside our business needs.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

The AI chatbot significantly reduced the time our team spent answering routine customer inquiries, allowing us to focus on higher value activities. Response times improved, customer interactions became more consistent, and support coverage effectively extended beyond normal business hours. The product recommendation system also enhanced the customer experience by presenting more relevant products, helping customers discover items that matched their interests and needs.

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

The AI engineers they provided were highly organized, communicated clearly, and maintained a structured workflow from planning to deployment.

What was your primary form of communication with ThirstySprout?

• Virtual Meeting
• Email or Messaging App

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

They didn't simply build features, they took time to understand our industry, our customers, and our operational challenges before proposing solutions.

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

We had a very positive experience overall. The team they provided was always willing to provide clarification and support whenever needed.

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and position.

I am the Chief Executive Officer

Describe what your company does in a single sentence.

We believe that everyone can sleep better. As the leading sleep specialist, we provide you with high quality sleep you deserve. Better Bed means being active at a sucessful, growing company with high quality product.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

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

• We partnered with them to hire highly skilled iOS developer, Android developer, and React Native/Flutter developer.
• Our primary goal was to improve convenience and modernize our post purchase experience through mobile technology.

SOLUTION

How did you find ThirstySprout?

• Online Search
• Recommendation

Why did you select ThirstySprout over others?

• Good value for cost
• Company values aligned

How many teammates from ThirstySprout were assigned to this project?

2-5 Employees

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

The developers provided by Thirstysprout worked closely with our internal teams to:

• Build and optimize our customer support mobile app
• Develop delivery tracling functionality with real time updates
• Create warranty mangement features
• Improve mobile responsiveness and app performance
• Integrate backend systems and APIs securely

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

Since launching the applications, we have seen;

• Improved customer engagement and satisfaction
• Faster support response workflows
• Better delivery transparency for customers
• Reduced pressure on customer support operations
• Increased adoption of mobile self service features
• A smoother and more modern digital customer journey

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

Their developers were technically strong, proactive, and highly collaborative throughout the entire project lifecycle.

What was your primary form of communication with ThirstySprout?

• Virtual Meeting
• Email or Messaging App

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

Acess to highly skilled mobile developers and their fast onboarding process

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

There was very little to dislike, if anything, we would appreciate if there were more proactive strategic recommendations during the early planning stages.

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and position.

I am the CEO of an e-commerce company.

Describe what your company does in a single sentence.

We take pride in being one of the pioneers of ecommerce in the Philipines. We have challenged the status quo and redefined gadget shopping through the help of social media.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

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

• We wanted experienced cybersecurity specialists who could help us secure customer data, improve payment security, identify and fix system vulnerabilities, protect our mobile applications, and strengthen our defenses against hacking attempts and online threats.

SOLUTION

How did you find ThirstySprout?

• Online Search
• Referral

Why did you select ThirstySprout over others?

• Pricing fit our budget
• Great culture fit
• Referred to me

How many teammates from ThirstySprout were assigned to this project?

2-5 Employees

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

They provided Cybersecurity specialists who worked closely with our internal technical team to assess vulnerabilities, improve system security, and implement advanced protection measures across our  ecommerce platform.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

After working with Cybersecurity specialists we got from Thirstysprout, we strenghtened our payment security systems, reduced potential security vulnerabilities and improved the overall protection of customer accounts and sensitive financial data.

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

Their team maintained clear communication, provided regular progress updates, and ensured process to the implementation of security improvements, everything was handled in a highly organized and professional manner.

What was your primary form of communication with ThirstySprout?

• Virtual Meeting
• Email or Messaging App

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

They were very responsive to our needs and quickly adapted to the evolving security requirements of our e-commerce platform. Whenever we had concerns regarding payment protection, mobile application security, or vulnerability mangement, ThirstySprout's team responded promptly with effective solutions and proactive recommendations.

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

It was a smooth process and stress free for us because of their transparency and commitment to delivering results.

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and position.

I am the Chief Executive Officer

Describe what your company does in a single sentence.

A leading experience innovator in the country, specializing in cross border digital logistics and e-commerce payment processing

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

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

• They help us scale our engineering and analytics capabilities by sourcing highly qualified logistics software engineers, backend developers, and data analysts for our growing e-commerce and digital logistics performance.

SOLUTION

How did you find ThirstySprout?

• Online Search
• Referral

Why did you select ThirstySprout over others?

• Pricing fit our budget
• Good value for cost
• Referred to me

How many teammates from ThirstySprout were assigned to this project?

2-5 Employees

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

Their scope of work included sourcing, screening and helping onboard highly skilled logistics software engineers, backend developers, and data analyst who could integrate quickly into our existing team and workflows.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

Through the talent they helped us hire, we are able to accelerate development timelines for key logistics and e-commerce initiatives while improving the scalebility and the stability of our backend systems. The engineers contributed to supply chain automation efforts that streamlined operational workflows and improved internal efficiency.

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

Their team maintained clear communication, provided regular  updates on candidate pipelines, moved quickly in response to our evolving hiring needs. 

What was your primary form of communication with ThirstySprout?

• Virtual Meeting
• Email or Messaging App

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

Their recruitment process was organized and efficient, with well structured screening and coordination that reduced that amount of time with our internal teams needed to spend on sourcing and early stage evaluations.

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

They were proactive, reliable and easy to work with, making the collaboration smooth from onboarding through team integration so we have no need for improvement.

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and position.

I am the CEO of a Financial Services Company

Describe what your company does in a single sentence.

our mission has always been to put investor's interests above all else and deliver technology driven experience that strenghten trust and long term client relationships. while there are many third party portfolio management solutions available, we needed proprietry systems tailored specifically to our advisory process rather than relying entirely on generic tools 

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

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

• Our goal was to create a smooth investor experience where clients could log into a secure portal and instantly access retirement readiness scores , projected retirement income , tax optimization suggestions , account performance insights , and personalized advisor recommendations. this level of customization was critical to differentiating our service offering and deepening client engagement .

SOLUTION

How did you find ThirstySprout?

Online Search

Why did you select ThirstySprout over others?

• Great culture fit
• Good value for cost
• Referred to me

How many teammates from ThirstySprout were assigned to this project?

2-5 Employees

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

Thirstysprout's partnered with us to design and engineer a sophisticated financial technology ecosystem that included:

• Retirement Prohection Calculators
• Advanced Risk Analysis Tool
• Custom Client Portfolio Dashboards
• Asset Allocation Systems
• Secure Investor Portals
• Financial Reporting Automation Systems

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

The results exceeded expectations. Our clients now have a highly inituitive digital experience that gives them real time visibility into their financial health and future planning opportunities

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

Their engineering quality, communication, and ability to deliver scalable, secure solutions were outstsnding throughout the engagement. Their team was proactive, highly responsive, and consistently brought thoughtful recommendations that improved the final product.

What was your primary form of communication with ThirstySprout?

• Virtual Meeting
• Email or Messaging App

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

That they spoke their minds, gave suggestions and improvement talks when neccessary and they where all thoughtful.

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

They are an exceptional technology partner and I would hirely recommend them to any financila services firm.

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and position.

I am the CEO

Describe what your company does in a single sentence.

We operate of the largest tanker fleets in the world through direct ownership and commercial management solutions for shipowners.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

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

• We required backend engineering expertise to support increasingly complex fleet management systems that power operational efficiency across our global maritime business.
• We needed engineers who could quickly understand domain specific requirements, integrate seamlessly with distributed teams, and delivered scalable technical solutions aligned with our long term digital transformation strategy.

SOLUTION

How did you find ThirstySprout?

• Online Search
• Referral

Why did you select ThirstySprout over others?

• Pricing fit our budget
• Referred to me
• Company values aligned

How many teammates from ThirstySprout were assigned to this project?

2-5 Employees

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

We engaged Thirstysprout to provide highly skilled backend engineers to support the design and development of our fleet management systems. Their team worked closely with our engineering organization to build scalable backend architecture, optimize system integrations, improve operational workflows, and ensure long term maintainability of critical fleet management infrastructure.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

They delivered measurable value to our engineering organization by strenghtening the backend foundation of our fleet management systems. Their engineers contributed to improved system performance, scalebility, and reliability while helping accelarate developmen timelines. 

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

The collaboration enabled our nternal teams to focus more effectively on strategic initiatives, and the overall quality of delivery met our expectations for enterprise grade maritime tecnology solutions.

What was your primary form of communication with ThirstySprout?

• Virtual Meeting
• Email or Messaging App

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

Their team demonstrated a strong technical expertise, responsiveness, and professionalism throughout the engagement. 

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

That would be further expanding proactive knowledge sharing practices durimg project transitions to make onboarding future engineering resources even faster and more smooth.

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and position.

I'm the VP of a bicycle parts company.

Describe what your company does in a single sentence.

We're a premium distributor of bicycle parts and accessories in North America. 

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

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

• Build a custom middleware solution to sync our real-time inventory across multiple storefronts and our physical warehouse, replacing a manual process that was prone to overselling.
• Optimize site speed and mobile performance specifically for our product listing pages, as our high-res imagery was causing significant lag and cart abandonment.

SOLUTION

How did you find ThirstySprout?

• Online Search
• Referral

Why did you select ThirstySprout over others?

• Pricing fit our budget
• Great culture fit
• Good value for cost

How many teammates from ThirstySprout were assigned to this project?

2-5 Employees

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

Thirstysprout was brought on to handle a comprehensive overhaul of our digital storefront, moving us away from a restrictive off-the-shelf setup to a tailored headless commerce architecture. The project kicked off with a deep-dive audit of our existing site performance and user drop-off points. From there, the engagement covered full-stack development, focusing heavily on building a more resilient backend that could handle high-traffic promotional events without latency.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

Our product galleries and high-res hero banners now load almost instantly on mobile devices. We no longer see the "stiff" or lagging performance that previously led to high bounce rates during peak browsing hours.

The automated sync between our warehouse and the storefront has completely eliminated the issue of customers purchasing items that were actually out of stock, which has significantly lightened our customer support load.

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

The team at Thirstysprout was highly organized from day one. We primarily used Slack for our daily check-ins and quick questions, while larger milestones and bug tracking were managed through Trello. This gave us a very clear window into their development sprint cycles, so we never felt left in the dark about where our budget was going.

What was your primary form of communication with ThirstySprout?

• Virtual Meeting
• Email or Messaging App

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

ThirstySprout stands out for their ability to blend technical precision with genuine consulting. Unlike other vendors who just follow a brief, they anticipated our e-commerce need, especially around mobile fluidity and marketing independence. Their responsiveness and commitment to making our complex inventory sync work perfectly felt like a true partnership.

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

The initial documentation for managing our new landing page and hero banner tools was a bit sparse. We had to hop on a few extra calls to get our marketing team fully comfortable with the dashboard. To their credit, they immediately recorded custom video walkthroughs as soon as we asked, which solved the issue completely. In the future, providing those guides right at launch would make the transition even smoother.

BACKGROUND

Introduce your business and what you do there.

I’m the director of a retail company. We have a passion for street art, culture, and fashion.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What challenge were you trying to address with ThirstySprout?

We reached a point where we were overwhelmed by jobless suppliers, struggling artists, collaborations, monetary sustainability practices, and stock management. We knew we needed a solution related to what we worked with and created.

SOLUTION

What was the scope of their involvement?

ThirstySprout provides custom software development services for us. From day one, their approach has been different. They don't just throw solutions at us; they start with a lot of patience, asking questions and listening to our brand’s story. They’ve developed a custom CRM system that feels like it's made just for us. It keeps us on track with our suppliers, collaborations with talented female artists, automated stock management, and monetary sustainability.

What is the team composition?

We’ve worked with a project manager and a support person, and we've also been in contact with David.

How did you come to work with ThirstySprout?

I heard about them through another ethical fashion brand. After that, I looked for a place where I could see them and found them on Facebook. It was clear they were just building a good relationship because having contact with the CEO was such a big thing for me.

How much have you invested with them?

We’ve spent roughly $20,000–$25,000.

What is the status of this engagement?

We started working with them in June 2025, and our collaboration is ongoing.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

Since we launched the system, we’ve seen a lot of differences in the ideas we’ve been doing. We can see our artists’ collaborations, stocks, and timelines clearly, which has sped up the process of things and is part of the business that we actually love. We’re also able to see everything clearly, and that has been a great deal for us.

How did ThirstySprout perform from a project management standpoint?

They’ve been brilliant in this regard. They always communicate and never push, and they explain things in plain English instead of jargon. They also adapt to what we need and make changes without making a big deal out of it. We use Trello for project management and communicate via Zoom, phone calls, and emails. I also have a personal WhatsApp chat with the CEO, so we’re in constant communication.

What did you find most impressive about them?

What impresses me the most is that they listen. They don’t just do what we ask them to do; they talk deeper and truly understand our needs. That empathy, paired with their technical skills and experience, makes for a great collaboration. Another thing that impresses me the most is being in contact with the CEO of the organization.

Are there any areas they could improve?

No, there aren’t any. Sometimes, they’re so excited to take our project on board that they suggest features we’re not ready for. However, even those conversations give us a roadmap to our future, so it’s not really a negative thing.

Do you have any advice for potential customers?

Don’t hold back. Share your story, pain points, and cards. They’re not just building software; they’re building a system around you. For us, they’ve become modern developers and partners who really know how our company rolls.