AppIt Ventures

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and position.

I am the Director of Product of Influence Board

Describe what your company does in a single sentence.

InfluenceBoard connects Meeting requester users with Business Influencer users through charitable donations, ensuring meaningful meetings grounded in mutual value, transparency, and respect, streamlining deal closures and creating positive global impact.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What specific goals or objectives did you hire AppIt Ventures to accomplish?

• Develop user-friendly web application designs and story structures.

SOLUTION

How did you find AppIt Ventures?

• Referral
• Conference

Why did you select AppIt Ventures over others?

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

How many teammates from AppIt Ventures were assigned to this project?

2-5 Employees

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

• Discover: 
  • Purpose: Determine if AppIt is suitable for Influence Board's business needs. 
  • Activities: Initial meetings to discuss business goals, technical requirements, timeline drivers, and any budget restrictions. 
  • Deliverables: Detailed discovery report, outlining business and technical aspects. 
• Design: 
  • Purpose: Collaborate with Influence Board stakeholders to define, document, and design the complete feature set of the application. 
  • Activities: Joint development of screen designs, written requirements, and a sprint plan. 
  • Deliverables: Design proposal, requirements documentation, and sprint schedule for approval. 
• Development (TBD): 
  • Purpose: Start building the application based on the approved design and requirements. 
  • Activities: Incremental builds of the application delivered approximately every two weeks. 
  • Client's Role: The Influence Board's primary responsibility is to review and provide feedback on the incremental builds. 
• Deployment (TBD): 
  • Purpose: Prepare the application for launch and ensure it operates smoothly in the live production environment. 
  • Activities: Final comprehensive testing of the application to identify and address any potential bugs. 
  • Client's Role: Influence Board approves the final application demonstration. Upon approval, AppIt will assist in deploying the application to the live production environment. 
  • Additional Support: AppIt provides a 30-day warranty period after launch for any bug fixes at no extra charge. Knowledge transfer is also facilitated for the ongoing management of the application.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

So far, we've received a number of measurable outcomes: 

1. Client Satisfaction: AppIt, Kayla and the team were always super timely in their responses and made to sure to offer support where needed. 
2. Budget Adherence: Comparison of actual project costs against the initial budget estimate with identification of any cost overruns and their reasons for change orders. 
3. Post-Launch Support: Any bugs/issues we identified during the 30-day warranty period were addressed promptly. 
4. Knowledge Transfer and Client Empowerment: AppIt worked with Influence Board in teaching the new PM how to write user stories and document any edge cases. They were incredibly supportive during this collaborative stage.

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

AppIt did a great job with project management. Any deviation on the timeline was really because we had changes and a good idea of how we wanted the UI/UX. They responded to our needs promptly and very considerately.

What was your primary form of communication with AppIt Ventures?

• Virtual Meeting
• Email or Messaging App

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

I must commend the team at AppIt Ventures for their exceptional professionalism both in team meetings and their proficiency in Lean Development. Working closely with Kayla was a true pleasure; her meticulous attention to detail and adeptness at maintaining project momentum were invaluable. Her keen insight into our business needs made her feel like an integral part of our own team.

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

I can't think of anything!

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and position.

I am the Product & Development Manager of Kanso Software

Describe what your company does in a single sentence.

Design, Build, and Support simple and effective Affordible Housing Software.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What specific goals or objectives did you hire AppIt Ventures to accomplish?

• Mobile Inspections Application Development

SOLUTION

How did you find AppIt Ventures?

ColoradoCompaniesToWatch

Why did you select AppIt Ventures over others?

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

How many teammates from AppIt Ventures were assigned to this project?

2-5 Employees

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

We have a web based affordable housing management system that we need a few sub applications built for. The first project we engaged with AppIt to build is our mobile maintenance application, intended for use offline, with inspectors and maintenance workers, only being able to connect to the internet a couple of times during their route. We needed this application to work on Android and Apple devices.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

Deliverable application in alignment withour teams product design goals, and functionality requirements.

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

Their team did deliver items on time, and if there was a chance it would not, they were very open during clear communication cycles. Our team often was a blocker for AppIt in that we had unforeseen API connections unavailable toAppIt that we had to build as the project went along.The AppIt team handled this with patience and grace. Communication skill is a strong suit of the AppIt team!

What was your primary form of communication with AppIt Ventures?

• Virtual Meeting
• Email or Messaging App

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

While AppIt is its own company, I feel greatly that their team is also a part of our team. We have enjoyed working with them and are genuinely looking forward to all of the future projects we have lined up with them. AppIt is made up of professional, intelligent, kind, and funny teammates.

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

None

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and position.

I am the Founder of People’s Runway

Describe what your company does in a single sentence.

People’s Runway is a social shopping app that brings inspiration and fit to everyday shoppers.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What specific goals or objectives did you hire AppIt Ventures to accomplish?

• User interface
• Front End Development
• Problem Solving

SOLUTION

How did you find AppIt Ventures?

Referral

Why did you select AppIt Ventures over others?

• Great culture fit
• Good value for cost
• Referred to me
• Company values aligned

How many teammates from AppIt Ventures were assigned to this project?

6-10 Employees

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

The app is designed to connect users to retailers and other users based on common traits. The project has several complexities including post creation, item suggestions, and saving posts in an organized and useful way.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

Creation of an effective app with a thoughtful UX.

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

The project management at AppIt is incredible. They have a thoughtful team that was instrumental in solving development problems along the way. They remained flexible as pivots and change orders needed to be implemented based on new information. My favorite part of their management style is their culture. They have a way of making it feel like they are an extension of our team and they are excited about the work and the outcome of the product.

What was your primary form of communication with AppIt Ventures?

• Virtual Meeting
• Email or Messaging App

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

I’ve been impressed by their ability to problem solve and keep us on track to our ultimate goal. Moreover, they are as excited to see the product go live as we are. They see the vision and they are excited to be apart of the journey.

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

I don’t see a lot of major areas for improvement. They have a very thoughtful, and knowledgeable leader in Ryan who has been connected to us every step of the way. If I could clone him and add him to our own staff we would be better for it.,

BACKGROUND

Introduce your business and what you do there.

I’m the CEO and founder of Starlight Software Solutions LLC, a software company.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What challenges were you trying to address with AppIt Ventures?

We were looking for a partner that could help us increase our development strength and the value of our products.

SOLUTION

What was the scope of their involvement?

AppIt Ventures is helping us build a custom software, develop a website, and create an Android and iOS mobile app based on a code they inherited from other developers — they’re finishing and expanding it. It’s a large ERP solution for the waste and recycling industry that customers and subscribers can use. Regarding technologies, the products are web- and cloud-based.

What was the team composition? 

We work with 15–16 people from their team, including software developers and QA specialists.

How did you come to work with AppIt Ventures?

Someone from our team found them.

What is the status of this engagement?

We started working together in January 2022, and the engagement is still ongoing.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

AppIt Ventures is delivering the features and functions of the product promptly.

How did AppIt Ventures perform from a project management standpoint?

We only get in contact with AppIt Venture’s team for contract renewal and negotiation, but their staff has been responsive to our communication and attentive to our concerns.

What did you find most impressive about them?

AppIt Venture is a great partner because they understand what we need to do and supply us with talented resources to help us address our goals.

Are there any areas they could improve?

I don’t think there’s anything they can improve on because they’re great partners.

Do you have any advice for potential customers?

I recommend communicating your needs well so AppIt Venture can respond accordingly.

BACKGROUND

Introduce your business and what you do there.

I’m the co-founder and CEO of Scholarlead; we operate an enrollment management software that helps public schools increase their enrollment.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What challenge were you trying to address with AppIt Ventures?

We wanted to build a software platform to meet our current client needs. I’m a non-technical co-founder, so I needed to find a partner to help us make a software solution. Initially, we engaged a different development partner, but they weren’t meeting our expectations, which delayed our timeline by several months. We hired AppIt to help us deliver on our promise to our clients.

SOLUTION

What was the scope of their involvement?

We started researching and designing ourselves and took initial steps to create a vision for the software. We also explored ways to develop the software and hired another development agency to build the software, which didn’t work out. 

When we started working with AppIt, we had already completed our designs, user profiles, and architecture; we just needed their engineers to build it. They built the software using React.js, Node.js, and MongoDB, a non-relational database. They also performed minimal design work using our existing templates. 

The main technical feature is a contact database, but they also built an enrollment pipeline and an enrollment dashboard. When we onboard a new school, one of our first steps is to import their data from Excel or Google Sheets to our tool. Once the information is in our tool, we can feed it to other features, such as the enrollment pipeline, which shows enrollment stages for each parent’s enrollment status. The tool also features a dashboard that breaks down goals and performance analytics. 

Although the AppIt team has completed the project and delivered the MVP, we’ve continued engaging them on a retainer basis for minor software development tasks. They also help us with our ad-hoc maintenance needs. 

What is the team composition?

We’ve primarily worked with Amanda (CEO) and Kalyankumar (Tech Architect & PM). 

How did you come to work with AppIt Ventures? 

We found AppIt through our local networks and online research. They made a great first impression, so we decided to work with them.

How much have you invested with them?

We’ve invested about $100,000 in the partnership with AppIt.

What is the status of this engagement?

We started working with AppIt in March 2022, and they delivered the MVP in September 2022. The partnership is ongoing on a retainer basis. 

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

We’re very pleased with the transition to AppIt because they’ve delivered high-quality work. They saved our business after working with our first development partner. Additionally, they’re expert software engineers, and I only have great things to say about the partnership. As with any software development project, we’ve faced bugs, but the team has addressed them immediately, which is all we can ask for. 

Currently, 14 schools are using the software. We launched the software at a conference, and they dedicated significant resources to prepare us for the software launch. It took a lot of effort from them to deliver, but they came through, and I’m pleased to have a partner that is willing to prioritize our needs. If we’d gone to the conference without the MVP, we would have had a very different outcome.

How did AppIt Ventures perform from a project management standpoint?

AppIt is very organized, and they’ve executed a solid project management workflow. Amanda is fantastic; she cares deeply about her clients and work. I also have nothing but great things to say about Kalyankumar, who has managed the process from start to finish and effectively communicated our needs to the engineering team. 

AppIt has done everything in their power to deliver good quality software in a timely manner. They do a great job of managing expectations and setting realistic milestones based on our needs. They care more about creating a high-quality product than meeting a deadline, which works for us. 

The customer-focused team has gone above and beyond the initial scope and built features to improve the tool. During the development phase, we had a few instances where we realized that adding a feature or tweaking the software could make it better for our users. AppIt was willing to put in extra work and effort to deliver solid software to our schools at no additional cost. 

They’re very accessible and communicative, and Amanda has always been receptive to our feedback. We’ve met with AppIt weekly and used email to communicate. We’ve also used Google Workspace and a Trello board to manage project tasks.

What did you find most impressive about them?

I’m most impressed with AppIt’s leadership and appetite for customer success. They care deeply about our success and are dedicated to meeting our needs, which is important. They’ve become a reliable, trustworthy development partner. 

Are there any areas they could improve?

AppIt has missed a few deadlines due to their customer-focused nature and desire to deliver the best quality possible. However, I’d rather have a customer-focused partner than one who meets deadlines. 

Do you have any advice for potential customers?

If you’re looking for a software development partner, going with AppIt is a no-brainer. You can trust them to prioritize your project as if it were their own. Take it from me; they’ll do whatever is necessary to deliver the best possible result. 

BACKGROUND

Introduce your business and what you do there.

I’m the founder and CEO of MVD Express, a motor vehicle agency.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What challenges were you trying to address with AppIt Ventures?

We were looking for a consumer-based app to increase engagement with our consumer base, enhance communication with our customers, and find better ways to offer our services.

SOLUTION

What was the scope of their involvement?

Applt Ventures has been helping us with mobile app development services for Android and iOS. We’re finishing the project's first phase, which includes making an online scheduling system, a live video chat, and a digital wallet for driver’s licenses, vehicle registration, and insurance information. In addition, they’ve been helping us with the UI/UX design and the backend admin panel creation of the platforms based on our vision.

What was the team composition? 

We’ve been working with 5–6 members of their team, including Amanda (CEO), Ryan (Director of Sales), a project manager, a lead developer, a designer, and an engineer.

How did you come to work with AppIt Ventures?

We were familiar with their work and knew they had already done something similar to what we wanted, so we decided to reach out to them.

How much have you invested in them?

So far, we’ve spent around $250,000–$300,000 with them.

What is the status of this engagement?

We started working together in January 2021, and the engagement is ongoing.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

They’ve been able to execute our vision in a way we couldn’t do ourselves. Moreover, we haven’t had any issues with their work; they solve bugs quickly and adapt to last-minute change requests from our side, their involvement with the design process is great, and their team is good at listening to our needs.

How did AppIt Ventures perform from a project management standpoint?

They’ve been great in meeting deadlines and managing the overall project to make it move forward and keep it on track. Additionally, we can reach out to them whenever we have an issue, and they’ll solve it immediately. In terms of tools and communication, we use online storyboards and weekly meetings.

What did you find most impressive about them?

Applt Ventures seems eager to grow as a company and has a talented team that commits to making the best product they can — we value our partnership with them.

Are there any areas they could improve?

I don’t think there’s anything they can improve on because I’m nothing but pleased with their work.

Do you have any advice for potential customers?

Develop a good team that can partner with Applt Ventures’ staff.

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and your position there.

I am the founder and Chief Executive Officer of You:Flourish. Modeled on a behavior change framework, You:Flourish is the first mental health and wellness smartphone application designed specifically for the needs of LGBTQ+ individuals. To learn more, go to you-flourish.com.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

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

We wanted to develop a mobile smartphone app that will deliver customized content to members of the LGBTQ+ community in the United States. We do that through three core functions of the app: a directory of pre-vetted mental health providers, wellness content tailored to the diversity and unique needs of the community, and affirming connections with others who share similar identities and lived experience.

SOLUTION

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

We looked for a firm with a great reputation and one run by a woman recognizing the importance of uplifting and supporting businesses that often face additional challenges due to sexism and gender bias.

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

We had a series of discovery meetings to determine the project scope. A team was assigned to work with us on the project. We meet frequently to ensure we meet our target product launch in the Spring of 2023. A variety of technologies are used to support our effort.

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

A project manager was assigned to the project along with a software engineer.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

Appit Ventures has been an incredible partner. As the project evolved they have been nimble, offered creative solutions, and they are designing a product that will support the wellness of millions of people.

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

The project manager is responsive to all forms of communication. She ensures deadlines are met and keeps us accountable for providing information and content necessary to build a person-centered solution for the LGBTQ+ community.

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

We are impressed with their commitment to building technology solutions that produce positive outcomes for society.

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

We are very satisfied with the work of this company and the team assigned to the project.

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and your position there.

Neoteros, headquartered in Arvada, Colorado, helps physical venues use data to streamline operations and improve visitor/customer experiences. Our Dynamic Business Intelligence solutions and services are trusted in retailers, universities, smart cities, airports, churches, industrial settings, and other large venues around the globe. I am the Executive Director.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

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

We hired AppIt to bring BoxMetrix, an elegant GPS-based asset tracking application, to life. We required Technical Consulting, Blueprinting, UI/UX, Design, Dev, Database, and various API Integrations. The application needed to be downloadable for mobile as well as accessible via the web.

Our goal was to visualize and contextualize data streams from our intelligent asset tracking sensor devices. The visualization needed to be google maps based and the app needed to allow users to perform device configuration, set rules, view events, alerts, notifications, manage teams and clients, and visualize sensor data via a mix of charts, graphs and widgets. It needed to be integrated seamlessly in AWS and be as accurate and reliable as it is beautiful.

At the end of the day, we needed this application to serve as a complete asset location and health management platform for industrial businesses with high-value offsite equipment. The app needed to help our customers increase operational efficiency, streamline workflows, manage high-value assets, and consolidate disparate systems.

SOLUTION

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

I painstakingly researched, interviewed, and built out a comparative matrix on 53 software/app dev companies around the globe. After several demos, interviews, questionnaires, in-person meetings, and making the finalists battle for the contract, AppIt was able to prove they were highly process-oriented, had an impeccable understanding of the user experience I required, and could complete the application within my required delivery timeline.

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

We started out with several meetings about scope. We talked through lots of granular details about design, inspiration, functionality, UI/UX, and overall expectations. From there, a Project Sprint Plan was developed. We started the sprints with design/wireframing, UI, and UX. AppIt nailed my proposed vision on the first shot and perfected it after the first revision. After design commenced, the dev team started coding and connected the required ancillary backend programs, (AWS, firebase, google, etc) to stand the app up. At this point, sensor APIs were connected and database items were addressed. We moved on to designing rules engines, device configurations, and other logic-heavy items. It should be known that AppIt has testing teams that test, troubleshoot, and debug constantly and they ask that the client test weekly as well. Once everything works as required, the app is pushed out of the dev environment and into production. Our application was pushed into production as a progressive web app for Super Users/Admins and to the android and google play store for mobile users, which comprise of team members and other non-admin staffers. After the app was pushed to production, the standard warranty period started. No issues have come up. After AppIt completed the project, they provided very well-written documentation showcasing how the app was built, providing all credentials and information required to sustain the app, and a future roadmap with instructions on how to properly grow the application over time without wasting time/money.

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

Overall, I worked with 8-10 people directly. My main point of contact was a Project Manager. I would meet with the PM and the leads of the departments that were currently in play. For instance, in the UI/UX stage, I would consistently meet with the PM and the lead UI/UX person, and so on down the road to completion.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

We went from a “Good Idea” to a feature-rich, ready-to-roll application in 12 short months. AppIt allowed us to become an industry leader in one of the fastest-growing segments, and we couldn't be more proud of the product they delivered. Success stories to come!

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

Project management was led by Lucas and accompanied by various segment leads. Lucas did a great job of keeping the schedule tight, describing updates, timelines, and bugs that were found and being fixed, while the technical team did a great job of describing all things that naturally go over the heads of non-developers. Special shout-out to Meghanath, Bharath, Emma, Lauren, Ryan, and the rest of the team for continuously exceeding my expectations and teaching me a million things along the way, and Amanda for creating a stellar culture that shines through in the attitude and work product of the team. The google suite was used for meetings, document directories, scheduling, and everything in between.

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

The culture! I seriously cannot credit this team enough for the ability to execute a vision and do it with pure joy. It really goes to show that a business, when led by a team-oriented visionary like Amanda, can achieve anything they put their minds to. Our expectations were extremely high and were exceeded every single week of this amazing journey. We cannot wait to start the upgrade phase!

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

Nope!

BACKGROUND

Introduce your business and what you do there.

I’m the owner of a business called Hop Passport. We are a brewery marketing company that partners with breweries across the country in 28 states and put them into what we call a “passport”, which is essentially a coupon book. Our business does this to drive more new or existing customers into the locations.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What challenge were you trying to address with AppIt Ventures?

We needed mobile app development services.

SOLUTION

What was the scope of their involvement?

We went to AppIt Venture’s offices before COVID-19 to lay down the groundwork and show them what we currently had for the first phase of operations. Their team designed how the app would like before they built it out. Our goal with this project was to replicate what we had with our main product which was a physical paper passport.

The cross-platform app allows customers to create a unique username and password to log in. Once they enter, they can see a map that shows where nearby partnered breweries are located and go there to get beer specials and digital stamps on their passports. The app tracks all the locations the client’s been to. 

The team also developed different Snapchat-like filters for people to take pictures with them. 

What is the team composition?

I have a main contact which is a salesperson that relays the information to the development team. I believe we’ve worked with ten developers, one of them being the head of the team. 

How did you come to work with AppIt Ventures?

I found AppIt Ventures on Google, and I reached out to them. We looked at different development companies in the Denver area and met with them. 

How much have you invested with them?

Our company has invested $130,000. 

What is the status of this engagement?

Our engagement started in May 2019, and it’s ongoing. 

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

We’ve had 800 downloads in just one month, and around 2,200 digital stamps have been redeemed — it’s been a high success.

How did AppIt Ventures perform from a project management standpoint?

AppIt Ventures’ team is very communicative, and if we have any questions or concerns, they’re pretty prompt and get back to us, even on weekends. For instance, we had a problem with an Android update that caused our app not to load on a certain Samsung smartphone model. I texted my contact, and they swiftly solved the problem. 

We have a weekly Zoom meeting to talk about how the enhancements are going. Communication is one of their biggest positives.

What did you find most impressive about them?

I’m very impressed with the work itself; they have very good designers that come up with creative functionalities to implement on the app. They’ve delivered each time and have always been there to fix problems quickly. Sometimes bugs appear, but that’s pretty normal when dealing with technology and app development. 

Are there any areas they could improve?

There’s nothing that comes to mind. 

Do you have any advice for potential customers?

Come to them prepared with everything you want so they can start working on building your ideas.