VALUEDRIVEN

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and position.

I am the Broker/Owner of RE/MAX Invest

Describe what your company does in a single sentence.

Real Estate Agency

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

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

• Design
• Implementation
• Evaluation

SOLUTION

How did you find VALUEDRIVEN?

Referral

Why did you select VALUEDRIVEN over others?

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

How many teammates from VALUEDRIVEN were assigned to this project?

2-5 Employees

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

This project entails the development of an advanced AI assistant designed for a robust market entry. The scope includes creating an advanced webpage with an optimized chat interface. A key feature is the enhanced AI capability to capture detailed user preferences, which will be paired with advanced semantic matching for highly precise property recommendations. The system will feature a fully automated process for updating its database from a manually updated Google Sheet. To ensure high efficiency and accuracy, a dedicated vector database will be established. The project also involves building a robust and scalable backend infrastructure to support future expansion. Key deliverables include the advanced webpage with its optimized chat interface, the enhanced AI with advanced semantic search capabilities, a fully automated database updating process, a dedicated vector database, and a scalable backend infrastructure. Ongoing hosting and maintenance will be provided, which includes uptime monitoring, library updates, and monthly support.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

A comprehensive solution that provides advanced AI capabilities and sophisticated semantic matching techniques. It is considered ideal for ambitious startups seeking a robust market entry, as it sets a powerful foundation for future growth and scalability. This includes the development of an advanced web page with an optimized chat interface and enhanced AI capability to capture detailed user preferences. It features advanced semantic matching for highly precise property recommendations and a fully automated database updating process from a manually updated sheet. A dedicated vector database will be implemented to ensure high efficiency and accuracy, supported by a robust, scalable backend infrastructure for future expansion. This path is ideal for launching a comprehensive, robust product ready for scaling and advanced customer engagement.

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

Valuedriven responded to my needs promptly, with absolute competence, and with completely appropriate proposals.

While the project itself has not yet commenced, and therefore no items have been delivered, their project management approach is evident in the detailed and client-focused proposal they created. They demonstrated a clear and immediate understanding of my vision, acknowledging my experience in the real estate sector and my goal of leveraging the current AI "wave".

Their response to my needs was not a one-size-fits-all solution; instead, they provided three distinct and well-defined options, ranging from a design-only mockup for market validation to a basic MVP and an advanced AI assistant. This tiered approach shows they responded directly to the need for a flexible path forward that could align with different goals, budgets, and business objectives. The proposal was tailored to help me select the best path, demonstrating that they are committed to aligning with my business goals and ensuring clarity at every step. Their approach were completely appropriate, showcasing a deep understanding of my idea and a commitment to making it a reality.

What was your primary form of communication with VALUEDRIVEN?

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

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

Their highly strategic and client-centric approach to project scoping.

Rather than providing a single quote, they demonstrated a deep understanding of market-driven product development by presenting three distinct options, each tailored to a specific business phase and objective.

They clearly listened to the client's needs, acknowledging their specific industry experience and aspiration to leverage AI. Furthermore, their technical transparency is noteworthy. This combination of strategic business framing and technical foresight is what makes their approach feel unique and impressive, aligning with their stated philosophy: "Your success defines our success."

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

I imagine there might be, but for the time being I haven’t identified anything that requires further improvement.

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and position.

I am the Director of PensionCraft Ltd

Describe what your company does in a single sentence.

We provide information, tools and education for DIY investors.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

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

To create a set of tools that retail investors can use to help them assess their investment decisions.

SOLUTION

How did you find VALUEDRIVEN?

Referral

Why did you select VALUEDRIVEN over others?

• Pricing fit our budget
• Referred to me
• Quick To Understand Requirement

How many teammates from VALUEDRIVEN were assigned to this project?

2-5 Employees

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

We already had an existing membership offer but wanted to enhance this by adding a set of tools that members could use to help inform their investing decisions. Our aim in doing this was to improve membership satisfaction, retention and increase the rate of new signups. The Key deliverables for this were:

• Authentication/Authorization through MemberPress for PensionCraft members 
• Tools Introduction Page
• Listing the strategies (user and default)
• Creating a new strategy
• Strategy Page with global Filters, overall stats and the tools diagrams  

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

• Robust set of tools launched without disruption to existing member
• Positive feedback from members 

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

Valuedriven allocated us an excellent project manager and we communicated directly with him via email and on prearranged calls. Other excellent "specialists" would be present on the calls as needed. They delivered on time, were quick to respond to any queries we had and gave us regular progress updates.

What was your primary form of communication with VALUEDRIVEN?

• Virtual Meeting
• Email or Messaging App

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

They did exactly what they said they would do and delivered everything on time and within budget. The end result was even better than we had hoped for. They listened to what we said and they took our ideas and improved on them.

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

Not that I can think of

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and position.

I am the Product Manager of FörderProfi GmbH

Describe what your company does in a single sentence.

Check of eligibility for heating subsidies and support of the entire application process

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

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

• Set up new content management system for our main website
• Enable all employees to make changes to the website
• Make it easy to create new landing pages

SOLUTION

How did you find VALUEDRIVEN?

Previous experience

Why did you select VALUEDRIVEN over others?

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

How many teammates from VALUEDRIVEN were assigned to this project?

2-5 Employees

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

We had a problem with an inflexible CMS on our website that a previous service provider had developed in-house. We could hardly adapt anything on the website and it was just too complicated. Valuedriven migrated the entire website to a Wordpress setup that anyone can use. 

There was no downtime at all. In future, every employee will be able to make changes to the website themselves. It will be a breeze to create new landing pages. In addition, various plugins can be used in Wordpress, e.g. for SEO. Everything was done within the agreed budget and time.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

• Website migration with zero downtime. Accessibility to content management system for everyone. Adaptibility much higher.

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

Everything was done at the pre-arranged time. If we had any queries, they always responded within a few hours. If Valuedriven had questions for us, these were formulated in an email or a meeting was requested.

What was your primary form of communication with VALUEDRIVEN?

• Virtual Meeting
• Email or Messaging App

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

Second project I did with them: high quality, in time and in budget.

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

Nothing that comes to my mind.

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and your position there.

I'm a Talent Acquisition & Employer Branding Manager at SNIPES. SNIPES is one of the world's leading sneaker and streetwear retailers with 700 stores in Europe and the USA.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

For what projects/services did your company hire VALUEDRIVEN?

We needed a new and modern career website that represented Snipes and our values as soon as possible. This should strengthen the employer brand and Snipes should be perceived as an attractive employer for potential applicants.

SOLUTION

How did you select this firm and what were the deciding factors?

We made already positive experiences with Petros and his team when it came to the career website for ONYGo and Deichmann.

Describe the project in detail and walk through their service package.

A new career website was set up and new content in the form of images, texts etc. was added. The site was built for several countries and translated into different languages. Petros supported in finding ideas for the construction and implemented everything. The website was set up in such a way that we can add and change content independently.

How many resources from the vendor's team worked with you, and what were their positions?

We worked directly with Petros. Later Takis was also involved and supported.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

Can you share any outcomes from the engagement that demonstrate progress or success?

Hopefully it will help us reach more people and generate more applications. So far, however, this has not been tracked.

How effective was the workflow between your team and theirs?

It was very effective. Petros was always available for us and always answered as quickly as possible. He tried to make everything possible and was always open to feedback. In addition, he always helped us with his professional opinion on our ideas. Rather, it was working with us that was difficult. He often had to wait for input from us and we frequently changed our requirements. Sorry again for that.

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

They understood our needs and were always very helpful and kind. It was impressive how quickly everything was implemented and how much time and effort went into our support.

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

Nothing but to relocate to Germany and stop by for a coffee.

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and your position there.

I am the founder of dida, a software company from Berlin with a focus on artificial intelligence (AI). Customers include public institutions (e.g. German Weather Service, European Space Agency) and companies from the private sector (e.g. from S- and M-Dax). Furthermore, dida provides its expertise to NGOs as well as to public benefit oriented companies.

This commitment was honored in 2020 by the "AI for Earth" award from Microsoft, which is endowed with 100,000 USD. Project partnerships with renowned universities (e.g. RWTH Aachen, TU Berlin) and research institutions (e.g. Fraunhofer and Leibniz Institutes) allow dida to regularly apply the latest scientific findings.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

For what projects/services did your company hire VALUEDRIVEN, and what were your goals?

After having created a state-of-the-art pattern recognition backend, we needed a company to create a frontend application that would utilize the results of our machine learning API and display them in a user friendly and interactive way for the user.

The first challenge was that we needed to develop a solution that needed none or only minimal human involvement, in a user-friendly way that allowed for real-time customizations.

The second challenge was that the amount of data generated by the backend was very big and they needed to be displayed in the most efficient way so that they would not crash the frontend. Advanced mathematical manipulations needed to be performed in the frontend in order for 3D manipulation to be possible in real-time.

SOLUTION

How did you select this vendor and what were the deciding factors?

We had heard of Valuedriven through a contact of ours and they had a very good experience working together, especially with their communication and technical skills. After going through their portfolio and an initial meeting with Petros we felt very confident that they could become a good partner for the project.

Describe the scope of work in detail, including the project steps, key deliverables, and technologies used.

The scope was to build an easy-to-use frontend for the sales department of our end client, which, through some steps, would generate an interactive 3D model of the end product and, at the same time, allow the users to make personalized adjustments to it. The user interface would use the machine learning API that we had developed in order to make the necessary adjustments.

The first step was to make a discovery session with Valuedriven in order to identify both the business needs and the available APIs. They were very good in helping us and the end client explore the user personas of the application, the most important needs for this group of users and therefore decide on how the frontend should look like.

An initial proof of concept was developed and tested with end users, while feedback rounds were being conducted throughout the project, resulting in an MVP. After the first production version, more ideas were incorporated into the MVP, resulting in the version that is live today.

How many people from the vendor's team worked with you, and what were their positions?

We worked with one frontend developer and a project manager from Valuedriven’s side. Both were very proactive when questions or potential problems arose and communication was great!

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

Can you share any measurable outcomes of the project or general feedback about the deliverables?

The end client’s manual process was taking 40 minutes and with the introduction of our machine learning solution and the user-friendly frontend by Valuedriven, the process time was reduced to under 5 minutes! Given that over 20 people (and growing) were using it in the department, it resulted in huge time savings!

Describe their project management style, including communication tools and timeliness.

Valuedriven suggested that we have regular catchup calls which helped a lot because we were always informed of the progress and were able to discuss and clarify any points that needed clarification. We also have access to their Asana where we could see the breakdown of the tasks and their status.

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

I think what really made an impression is how the communication was always great, and they were proactive in proposing solutions that improved the product. We really felt we were in good hands!

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

I can’t think of anything in particular. Our cooperation was great, and we would definitely work with them again in the future!

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and your position there.

We are a retail company focused on shoes and fashion. I am employed as a HR Business Partner in the area of personnel development.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

For what projects/services did your company hire VALUEDRIVEN, and what were your goals?

Our goal was to have a new and for our target group attractive career site developed. On the one hand, this career site should convince with a modern and fresh look and on the other hand, it should have a good usability.

SOLUTION

How did you select this vendor and what were the deciding factors?

We became aware of Petros and his company through an internal recommendation. The decision was not an easy one, as we had a long-standing business relationship with another development company. But after this challenging project and the great result, we can say that it was exactly the right decision to work with Petros.

Describe the scope of work in detail, including the project steps, key deliverables, and technologies used.

At the beginning, we just had a lot of creative ideas, but didn't know the best way to implement them technically. Petros managed to capture these ideas and embed them into a great and well-functioning career site.

How many people from the vendor's team worked with you, and what were their positions?

Petros was our main contact during the whole project duration.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

Can you share any measurable outcomes of the project or general feedback about the deliverables?

Together with Petros, we have created a great platform where our target group likes to spend time.

Describe their project management style, including communication tools and timeliness.

The cooperation always went smoothly. We were always timely and extensively informed about the current status and the next steps.

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

I have never met a company that works on projects as if they were their own. Petros even worked late into the evening to deliver the wow effect. He was able to implement even our craziest ideas. He makes the impossible possible. His response time is unbeatable. And he sticks to timelines and cost estimates. We felt the project was in good hands at all times.

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

No.

BACKGROUND

Introduce your business and what you do there.

I’m the expert for employer branding at a shoe retailer in Europe.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What challenge were you trying to address with VALUEDRIVEN?

We wanted to reach top digital talents and communicate with potential applicants, so we’re working with VALUEDRIVEN to implement and maintain our career website, which I oversee.

SOLUTION

What was the scope of their involvement?

After the web design was completed by another agency, VALUEDRIVEN has offered us support and consultation regarding the technical functions we would need. They’ve built our website from scratch and used WordPress as our CMS, since it was the easiest solution for our needs. There, we could easily change pictures and text while maintaining a nice and modern interface.

We’ve also integrated a third-party application management system which could communicate with the website to display our current jobs and applications. Our company has started a corporation after the implementation, and VALUEDRIVEN is expected to maintain all of our websites, including the international ones. 

What is the team composition?

Petros (Technology Consultant & CEO) is our only contact person. 

How did you come to work with VALUEDRIVEN?

VALUEDRIVEN was recommended by the agency that was doing the web design. This was totally fine for us so we chose them as our technical partner. We got in touch with VALUEDRIVEN after finishing the design phase with the other agency.

How much have you invested with them?

The project has cost between €25,000–€50,000 (approximately $30,000–$60,000 USD).

What is the status of this engagement?

Our partnership began around May 2019. After the website implementation, we’re still working with VALUEDRIVEN for maintenance, improvements, and further projects since we’re very satisfied with their service.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

We do not have any statistics at the moment, since we implemented this project a few months after the COVID-19 pandemic came. We do, however, have feedback from a target group of applicants and they are very satisfied with the website.

How did VALUEDRIVEN perform from a project management standpoint?

They’ve performed really well from a project management standpoint. VALUEDRIVEN has always been solution-oriented. The third-party application software was a big challenge for us, but they’ve done a great job of working through it while staying on track of the deadlines and milestones. Petros, in particular, has been doing a great job and has supported us very well. He would always offer a technical solution on time and within budget.

We used Asana and communicated via email, phone, and video calls depending on how many questions we need to discuss.

What did you find most impressive about them?.

VALUEDRIVEN has implemented this project very quickly with great ideas and solutions. We’re very satisfied with the way they’ve worked with us and how they’re always available to answer our questions. 

Are there any areas they could improve?

There aren’t any points where they could’ve done better. All in all, VALUEDRIVEN provided us good support. 

Do you have any advice for potential customers?

If you need technical support and solutions for your issues and projects, VALUEDRIVEN is the right partner. 

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and your position there.

Manager at Web Design Sun, Fully Remote Custom Software Development Company

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

For what projects/services did your company hire VALUEDRIVEN, and what were your goals?

We needed to create a multi-department CRM for our internal needs

SOLUTION

How did you select VALUEDRIVEN and what were the deciding factors?

Last year we didn’t have free engineers for our internal projects so we asked our partner, Valuedriven to create a CRM for our Team. We had already worked with them, creating a web application for their client, and had a great experience working with the Valuedriven team.

Describe the scope of work in detail, including the project steps, key deliverables, and technologies used.

We needed to create a custom CRM that would be fully tailored to our specific needs because we were tired of paying for the features we didn’t use. The platform features typical CRM functionality and a document storage solution. Other features included a calendar, scheduled reminders, image uploading, a message module, and many more specialized features. We started with determining the requirements, business analysis, creating roadmaps, and UI/UX Design. For our technology stack, we chose mainly WordPress, JavaScript, and a REST API.

How many people from the vendor's team worked with you, and what were their positions?

We worked with two full-time developers in addition to their project manager, and QA tester.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

Can you share any measurable outcomes of the project or general feedback about the deliverables?

Because we use it only for our internal needs, we won’t have quantitative metrics. However, we now have a live beta version and a functioning backend that we're currently testing, and we feel very positive about its capabilities.

Describe their project management style, including communication tools and timelines.

Communication was one of the aspects the Valuedriven team really excelled at! It was very easy to communicate with Petros, who was their project manager, and we had scheduled daily standups. The team met every deadline and was very responsive.

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

Their attention to detail and their commitment to the project's success stand out. I always got the sense that they were listening before jumping in and assuming that they knew everything. Clear communication and always willing to give suggestions for improvements gave us peace of mind.

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

I don’t think so. It all went pretty smoothly.

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and your position there.

I work in a business incubator and Venture Capital fund focussing on innovative Biotech and Healthcare startups in the Cannabis, Psychedelic, and plant-based healing modalities. I am the founder and operating CEO.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

For what projects/services did your company hire VALUEDRIVEN, and what were your goals?

Create our company website.

SOLUTION

How did you select VALUEDRIVEN and what were the deciding factors?

They're cost-effective, fast, efficient, and very easy and professional to work with.

Describe the scope of work in detail, including the project steps, key deliverables, and technologies used.

Kick off meeting with company pitch. We delivered the website designs. Then they built the website with only a few follow up calls. Very efficient process.

How many people from the vendor's team worked with you, and what were their positions?

One person, Petros. I am not sure of his exact position.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

Can you share any measurable outcomes of the project or general feedback about the deliverables?

They understood the scope of our work immediately. They executed my wishes throughout the process with a high degree of professionalism and efficiency. Although I changed my mind about the sites designs during the process they adapted to these changes quickly without incurring additional costs.

Describe their project management style, including communication tools and timelines.

Communication was mainly via phone and email. Timeline for completion was 2 months which was delivered. They have a very proactive management style. I was dealing with only one person throughout the process which made the overall experience very personal.

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

High quality at reasonable prices.

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

No. I am happy.

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and your position there.

I'm the Head of Engineering at manual.co, a men's health, and wellness brand. Our goal is to empower men with all the information and choices they need to proactively own their well-being.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

For what projects/services did your company hire VALUEDRIVEN, and what were your goals?

The company started as a small startup, with a team of fewer than 5 people. While our team did have members with technical expertise, the regulatory requirements of the industry and the business goals regarding our growth required us to build an exceedingly large and complex platform.

We hired this team to help develop our frontend interface and facilitate our launch within a few months of starting the project.

SOLUTION

How did you select VALUEDRIVEN and what were the deciding factors?

Members of our team had worked with Valuedriver's founders in the past and we were confident in their ability to carry out the project. Once we reviewed the cost estimate and it was within our budget, we decided to proceed with their team.

Describe the scope of work in detail, including the project steps, key deliverables, and technologies used.

We decided early on that we would build our backend as a headless web application. The frontend would be built as an independent frontend application using a widely used Javascript framework such as React, Angular, Vue, etc.

After discussing with Valuedriven's team, we decided to build the application using React. We provided the designs and Valuedriven's team developed the code of the application which included landing pages, product and category pages, and a specialized checkout process that included a medical history questionnaire and clinician approval process.

How many people from the vendor's team worked with you, and what were their positions?

Valuedriven's founder was our main contact throughout the process. There were also 2 frontend developers and 1 QA tester working closely with the team and communicating via our slack channel.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

Can you share any measurable outcomes of the project or general feedback about the deliverables?

The launch was completed on time and we started shipping orders on the same day. We received positive feedback from our customers and investors about the responsiveness and feel of the site, which was in part due to Valuedriven's coding approach.

Describe their project management style, including communication tools and timelines.

We had daily stand-ups with all of Valuedriven's members working on the project, where they provided updates about the project's progress and any potential blockers or delays.

We coordinated using our Slack channel and all task management was handled through Asana. We also had a code review process that was facilitated through Github.

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

Valuedriven's team integrated well with ours and we were impressed by how well they could acclimate to requirements changes and remove potential blockers. We were impressed by the code quality of the deliverable.

 It was built in a robust way and followed best practices, which made it easy for our team to maintain to this day.

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

When we first launched, we had to cut some non-essential features which were not yet ready, such as the user's account pages. These features were however quickly implemented after launch and we never had a complaint from our customers relating to that.