Tinkso

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and position.

I am the Head of Digital Platforms of ASTM International

Describe what your company does in a single sentence.

ASTM International is a global standards organization that develops and publishes consensus based technical standards across industries. It brings together experts from industry, government, and academia to support innovation, quality, and safety, while expanding into digital and data driven solutions for emerging technologies.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

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

Tinkso was engaged by our organization to modernize our market intelligence offerings, transitioning us from a legacy web store into a dynamic, subscription-based digital platform.

SOLUTION

How did you find Tinkso?

Online Search

Why did you select Tinkso over others?

• Great culture fit
• Good value for cost

How many teammates from Tinkso were assigned to this project?

2-5 Employees

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

Tinkso was engaged to modernize our market intelligence offerings, transitioning us from a legacy web store into a dynamic, subscription-based digital platform. The work was executed across two phases:

Phase 1: Core Platform & Monetization

• Built a secure web application using Next.js and Supabase
• Implemented a tiered access system (free to enterprise) to gate data modules and reports
• Integrated Stripe to handle recurring subscriptions, offline invoices, and team account management

Phase 2: Internal Data Management

• Designed and built a custom admin module to replace spreadsheet-based workflows
• Enabled the data team to bulk-update and safely import complex industry data

Key Deliverables:

• A responsive, tier-gated market intelligence platform
• Integrated payment gateway for subscriptions and self-service account management
• Custom internal data management tool for bulk uploads and editing
• Secure digital content hub with in-browser reading and DRM protection

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

Rapid Delivery & Executive Approval: The Beta platform was delivered under tight deadlines, showcased at a major industry conference, and earned strong executive validation.

• Monetization Integration: A complex Stripe payment system was successfully integrated to handle tiered subscriptions and offline invoices, replacing a restrictive legacy web store.
• Data Process Transformation: The team transitioned our data workflows from scattered spreadsheets to a structured, centralized database with a functional admin interface.
• On-Time Launch: Tinkso maintained an aggressive sprint cadence to meet a hard public launch deadline in mid-February.

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

Excellent project management. They over-delivered and were consistently responsive. The team took steps above and beyond to ensure the project succeeded.

What was your primary form of communication with Tinkso?

• Virtual Meeting
• Email or Messaging App

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

Smart individuals who understand the business imperative behind a project. They take time to understand what is actually needed for stakeholder success, not just to tick delivery boxes. I felt like their only client.

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

More thorough email managament (eg. consistently providing comprehensive replies and updates).

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and position.

I am the CEO of VerkehrsGuru GmbH

Describe what your company does in a single sentence.

Vendor of Driving School Tools

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

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

• Build a WebApp

SOLUTION

How did you find Tinkso?

Online Search

Why did you select Tinkso over others?

Company values aligned

How many teammates from Tinkso were assigned to this project?

2-5 Employees

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

The Fahrschulfinder provides driving schools with a digital presence where prospective students can easily discover, compare, and connect with local schools. Participating schools are listed in the platform’s curated directory and benefit from increased visibility, premium marketing tools, and lead generation. During the pilot phase, schools are onboarded into the Premium Tier to test full functionality and provide feedback for further improvement. After the pilot, schools may continue under standard premium conditions or opt out without obligation.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

Success will be measured by the number of schools onboarded, student inquiries generated, and the overall satisfaction and willingness of participants to continue after the pilot.

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

Their project management was excellent: all deliverables were provided on time, and Hortense consistently added creative input while responding to my needs perfectly.

What was your primary form of communication with Tinkso?

Virtual Meeting

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

What impressed me most about this company was their reliability in delivering everything on time combined with Hortense’s unique ability to add creative, thoughtful input that elevated the whole project.

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

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BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and position.

 I am the Founder & Creative Director of a travel company 

Describe what your company does in a single sentence.

Curated travel resource for New Yorkers

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

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

• Build a Bubble app for curated travel directory

SOLUTION

How did you find Tinkso?

Referral

Why did you select Tinkso over others?

• High ratings
• Pricing fit our budget

How many teammates from Tinkso were assigned to this project?

2-5 Employees

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

The platform is be a responsive web application that serves as a curated property discovery platform for affluent New Yorkers seeking weekend getaways. The product's goal is to simplify the process of finding and planning weekend trips with features such as real-time availability checks via iCal integration, advanced filters, and curated property and content lists.
The version to deliver includes:
A discovery page with featured properties and search functionality
Property details pages with comprehensive information
Real-time availability checking via iCal integration
Advanced search and filtering capabilities
CMS for property and article management
User management system for both free users and administrators

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

Delivered the project on time and within budget. The project was delivered as per what was agreed to build between Tinkso and client. 

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

Things were mostly on time and overall very efficient. They were very responsive and easy to work with.

What was your primary form of communication with Tinkso?

• Virtual Meeting
• Email or Messaging App

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

Vincent and team's responsiveness and confidence that things could be done was great. 

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

N/A

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and position.

I am the Founder of Karching! Paid Vehicle Advertising

Describe what your company does in a single sentence.

Karching! Connects local businesses with drivers who are willing to display vehicle advertising on their car locally in return for rewards. 

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

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

• Build MVP
• Update Website

SOLUTION

How did you find Tinkso?

Referral

Why did you select Tinkso over others?

• High ratings
• Pricing fit our budget
• Good value for cost
• Initial impression on discovery call

How many teammates from Tinkso were assigned to this project?

2-5 Employees

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

The product is designed to alleviate the financial burden on individuals by allowing them to earn money through displaying branded advertising on their cars. The MVP focuses on rear window stickers for now, simplifying the technological requirements. The campaign owners are local store owners so drivers should drive locally as much as possible.

The MVP start with drivers and car registration through an onboarding including identity and car plate check through third party integration (Veriff & InfoAgent)

On their portal, the drivers can view and apply to a list of campaigns. Every month, an automatic check-in reminds him to fill-in their driven km, ensuring they have followed the campaign terms to get paid.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

The project was delivered as per what was agreed to build between Tinkso and myself, within agreed time, budget and quality.

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

Yes. I was pleased with their responsiveness and continued assistance. 

What was your primary form of communication with Tinkso?

• Virtual Meeting
• Email or Messaging App

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

Tinkso impressed with their ability to tailor Karching!’s MVP to its unique marketplace model, balancing the needs of both advertisers and drivers. They adapted to constraints, such as the lack of real-time GPS tracking, by implementing a practical mileage verification system while ensuring a smooth driver onboarding experience. Their user-friendly approach supported my high-touch sales strategy, allowing for seamless business integration. Despite technical challenges, they remained reliable and responsive, demonstrating a strong commitment to execution and long-term support. Their work laid a solid foundation for Karching!’s launch while keeping future scalability in mind.

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

Not that I can think of. I will continue to use Tinkso. 

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and position.

I am the CPO/STO of Autypik

Describe what your company does in a single sentence.

Autypik is dedicated to fostering a more inclusive workplace for neurodiverse individuals. We achieve this by educating, offering specialized training, and providing innovative digital tools to effectively implement neuro-inclusion.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

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

• To develop the V1 of our neuro-inclusive recruitment platform

SOLUTION

How did you find Tinkso?

• Online Search
• Referral

Why did you select Tinkso over others?

• Great culture fit
• Referred to me
• Company values aligned
• Technical expertise

How many teammates from Tinkso were assigned to this project?

2-5 Employees

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

A Job board dedicated to neuro atypic talents and inclusive companies. It will be developed in a bubble app with a storage of some information on Xano. 
The app is fully responsive. We assume that some parts will be more comfortable to use on desktop (profile edition or candidates management).

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

The project was delivered on time, within bidget and as per what was agreed to build between Tinkso and our company.
 Thanks to this first version of the platform, we have registered over 200 new sign-ups since its launch two months ago.

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

From initial contact to final delivery, everything went seamlessly. The Tinkso team was highly efficient and responsive, demonstrating a strong understanding of product challenges and excellent communication skills. Their expertise helped us define the best possible scope, and we are thrilled with the platform they delivered! We look forward to working with them again for the addition of future features.

What was your primary form of communication with Tinkso?

• Virtual Meeting
• Email or Messaging App

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

We particularly appreciated the understanding of our product needs and challenges, beyond the technical aspects, as well as the responsiveness and efficiency of the Tinkso team.

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

It was perfect, and we will continue to use Tinkso for the further development of our platform.

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and position.

I am the Founder of Qolect

Describe what your company does in a single sentence.

Europe's TCG & Sports Cards Marketplace

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

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

• Development of two-sided Marketplace based on Bubble
• Technical Product refining

SOLUTION

How did you find Tinkso?

Online Search

Why did you select Tinkso over others?

Good value for cost

How many teammates from Tinkso were assigned to this project?

2-5 Employees

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

The platform is a responsive web application built on Bubble.io. It's a bidding and fixed-price marketplace serving the european card and collectibles market. The initial product allows:

• Weekly auctions with extended bidding periods
• A fixed marketplace component
• A simplified item submission process to standardize product images
• Payment capture
• Seller payouts

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

Measurable outcomes could include delivering the project on time and within budget. The project was delivered as per what was agreed to build between Tinkso and client. Perhaps some metrics will be soon available in regards to adoption and usage. Users or other database Things created.

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

Everything felt very well organized, transparent and clear. The only issue sometimes I felt when we didn't move forward with the whole project that I didn't know who was waiting for what or what exactly was the next step or information you need from me in order to get things moving/done.

What was your primary form of communication with Tinkso?

• Virtual Meeting
• Email or Messaging App

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

The logic and setup of our Marketplace is kind of complex. Withi this in mind, in terms of know-how, solution-finding, and the way to build things, I truly felt blessed and amazed by Tinkso's work. Really pragmatic, knowledgeable and helpful communication on the way. With UX always at the core of the strategy of Qolect, tinkso was providing ideas and input that I didn't have on my radar.

They just incorporated that user faced thinking perfectly. Tinkso showed also tremendous joy and ability to work themselves into the collectibles topic and get into the "eyes of a collector" ... so they naturally understood requirements of features and functions which facilitated and speeded up things notably.

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

Working out the scope in stages instead of one/final scoping/cost definition after gathering all requirements of the build.

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and position.

I am the Founder of Scholaro AB

Describe what your company does in a single sentence.

Help students match with scholarships, internships and loans

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

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

• Build a low-code AI app
• Design a low-code AI app

SOLUTION

How did you find Tinkso?

Online Search

Why did you select Tinkso over others?

• High ratings
• Close to my geographic location
• Pricing fit our budget
• Great culture fit
• Good value for cost

How many teammates from Tinkso were assigned to this project?

2-5 Employees

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

• User Interface Design for students and admins.
• Features for student profiles, AI-powered scholarship suggestions, and account management.
• Admin capabilities for managing users, scholarships, and matches.
• Implementation of data flows and screens.
• Integration of notifications and APIs. .

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

The measurable outcomes from the project that demonstrate progress and success include delivering the project on time and within budget. The project was completed as per the agreed specifications between Tinkso and the client. Additionally, there are likely metrics available regarding adoption and usage, which further indicate the project's success and impact. They exceeded all expectations!

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

Their project management was really good. They consistently delivered items on time and adhered to the agreed-upon budget. The team at Tinkso was highly responsive to our needs, ensuring that the project was completed as per our specifications. 

What was your primary form of communication with Tinkso?

• Virtual Meeting
• Email or Messaging App

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

Their creativity in finding solutions made the services even better than initially expected - they were always up to date with the latest releases with regards to automation, to make the process even more smooth. Project management was also brilliant. Very impressed!

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

Not really. Given our budget, timeline, and the services we needed, we prioritized functionality over an extended design sprint, and we are really happy with this decision. While this approach was necessary, it could have been emphasized more during the scoping phase.

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and position.

I am the CTO of Swimmondo GmbH

Describe what your company does in a single sentence.

Swimmondo facilitates the realization of personalized backyard pools, tailored to individual desires, through a digital approach that simplifies planning and construction, aiming to become a category leader in the pool construction industry.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

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

• Digital configuration of the pool with a 3D-Model of the pool
• Display the pool with AR in the garden
• Digital fast quote in a customer dashboard
• Digital completion of the quote
• Administration dashboard for managing offers and leads

SOLUTION

How did you find Tinkso?

Online Search

Why did you select Tinkso over others?

Very good project references

How many teammates from Tinkso were assigned to this project?

2-5 Employees

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

The main deliverable will be a fully custom designed, mobile responsive web application allowing Swimmers to configure their dream pool, get a price estimate and access a personal dashboard to follow their order process. It is a turn-key solution with state-of-the-art 3D pool configuration and an advanced AR experience that is scalable and to be integrated into client's ecommerce store. 
After a quote request is submitted by the client, they have the option to log into their personal dashboard and see a task list for them to complete the quote or order process. This can include sending, taking and storing pictures of their garden. They have access to their configurated pool from which they can return to the configurator or view their configurator in AR. 
They also have access to a personalized e-learning platform to learn how to build/install their own pool. Swimmondo has their own admin panel from which to initiate task requests, update and finalize quotes and upload documents per customer. has access to all the leads and can view their dashboard. The configurator and AR will be custom built and integrated into the Bubble app. 
App will be designed mobile responsive and be usable from desktop to mobile (350px minimum width). Both will be custom designed taking the current and new designs as well as clients new branding into account.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

• Delivering the project on time and within budget 
• The project was delivered as per what was agreed 
• Processed over 2 mio. € in sales via the platform 
• More than 7000 users 
• More than 4000 quotes

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

Tinkso has always delivered on time. In addition, our requirements were not only implemented, but also checked to see whether they made sense. We were well advised. Tinkso's strength is to think through the processes and focus on important things rather than simply executing them.

What was your primary form of communication with Tinkso?

• Virtual Meeting
• Email or Messaging App

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

You can rely on Tinkso. They always had an open ear and were very helpful. As already described, Tinkso's strength is that they think through processes and help to simplify technical processes digitally. It is very pleasant to work with TInkso. Tinkso is technically very competent.

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

No suggestions :-)

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and position.

I am the Co-founder of an it services company 

Describe what your company does in a single sentence.

Career Management Platform that helps unconnected talent access training, networking and employment opportunities.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

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

• Build an MVP talent marketplace

SOLUTION

How did you find Tinkso?

Online Search

Why did you select Tinkso over others?

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

How many teammates from Tinkso were assigned to this project?

2-5 Employees

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

ASked them to create a responsive web application built on Bubble.io. The platform was to allow Companies looking for a diverse employee makeup to source top talent with a refugee background. Subsequently it would empowers displaced talent to showcase their profiles with the backing of the organization. Talent creates a profile, Clients source for jobs and connect with talent on the platform after sign up or being invited. Client and talent discuss on and off the platform with copies of messages sent back to the platform. On a successful hire, we send clients an invoice through an offline process.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

The measurable outcomes included delivering the project on time and within budget. The project was delivered as per what was agreed to build between us.

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

They delivered the project on time and within budget. There were certain areas that we needed to update than were outside of the initial scope which they were supportive with. Communication sometimes was challenging given the virutal nature but for the most part they were very good.

What was your primary form of communication with Tinkso?

• Virtual Meeting
• Email or Messaging App

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

They were very consultative. They helped ideate a clear idea and the functionality was great for a first MVP.

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

Communication could have seen a bit of improvement.

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and position.

I am the Managing Director of Antares Foundation

Describe what your company does in a single sentence.

The mission of Antares is to improve the quality of humanitarian assistance and overseas development through advice, training and support.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

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

• Implementation of a dashboard where members have an overview of their open and closed cases
• Connecting different software programmes and update real time different fields
• Automate new data in the right software program

SOLUTION

How did you find Tinkso?

Online Search

Why did you select Tinkso over others?

• Pricing fit our budget
• Great culture fit
• Company values aligned

How many teammates from Tinkso were assigned to this project?

2-5 Employees

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

Intake Determine end result Set project goals Turn off timeline Start project with sprits Testing Deliver project Evaluation project Delivered: working edgile platform for community members in which they can track, edit and close cases of clients themselves.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

Thinkso build the app in real time, so it was easy to test, adjust and follow developments.

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

Perfect! Their project management was coordinated professionally through helpful apps that we could easily access.

What was your primary form of communication with Tinkso?

Virtual Meeting

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

How they managed to connect with us on a personal level, even though the meetings were online. They are very helpful in looking for the right solutions for our business. They are honest and realistic.

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

No, we are really satisfied as customers regarding the app solution which has been building for us.