Calda

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and position.

I am the CEO/Founder of BrightStar Live Events, LLC

Describe what your company does in a single sentence.

Leading-edge ticketing & marketing solutions for events that uplift. 

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

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

• Develop Multi-Vendor Event Marketplace

SOLUTION

How did you find Calda?

• Online Search
• Clutch Site

Why did you select Calda over others?

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

How many teammates from Calda were assigned to this project?

6-10 Employees

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

BrightStar aims to create a user-friendly, visually appealing multi-vendor event marketplace designed to simplify every aspect of event management. By leveraging AI wherever possible, we streamline workflows and enhance professionalism for our vendors and their customers. With a strong focus on accessibility for artists, musicians, yoga teachers, and other creative professionals, BrightStar is committed to delivering a seamless, enjoyable experience that emphasizes ease over complexity.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

We were in a challenging situation with a tight runway and a non-negotiable deadline. Calda rose to the occasion with a proactive, solutions-oriented mindset, delivering our MVP—a highly complex multi-vendor marketplace application—within an incredibly short timeframe. Their dedication was unparalleled, working long hours, weekends, and even holidays to ensure our objectives were met. Their commitment, expertise, and relentless drive made all the difference. We’re immensely grateful for their efforts and highly recommend their services to anyone in need of a reliable and capable development partner.

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

Calda’s project management was outstanding. They maintained clear communication throughout the development process, keeping us informed of progress and addressing any challenges proactively. Despite the complexity of our multi-vendor marketplace application and an extremely tight deadline, they consistently delivered key milestones on time. Their responsiveness was exceptional—they adapted quickly to our evolving needs, implemented feedback efficiently, and worked long hours, including weekends and holidays, to ensure the project stayed on track. Their commitment to meeting our objectives was truly impressive, and we couldn’t have asked for a more dedicated and reliable partner.
 
 

What was your primary form of communication with Calda?

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

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

What stood out most about Calda was their unwavering commitment and “can-do” attitude, even under immense pressure. Their ability to deliver a highly complex multi-vendor marketplace application within an incredibly tight timeframe was nothing short of remarkable. Unlike many development teams, they didn’t just meet expectations—they exceeded them by working tirelessly, including long hours, weekends, and holidays, to ensure our project’s success. Their responsiveness, problem-solving mindset, and ability to adapt to evolving requirements set them apart. It’s rare to find a team so dedicated and capable, and we’re truly grateful for their efforts.
 

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

n/a

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and position.

I am the Founder, CEO of Knight & Knave

Describe what your company does in a single sentence.

A creative agency and incubator that turns meaningful ideas into beautifully crafted brands.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

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

• The goal was to develop an app that combined great user experience with a standout design aesthetic.
• I sought Calda's expertise in developing an app with top-tier UX/UI design and overall great user experience.

SOLUTION

How did you find Calda?

• Online Search
• FlutterFLow

Why did you select Calda over others?

• High ratings
• Pricing fit our budget
• Great culture fit
• Good value for cost
• Design/Aesthetic Sensibilities

How many teammates from Calda were assigned to this project?

2-5 Employees

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

The scope of work included complete design and development of the app. Calda took over complete design (UX and UI) in Figma, custom development in Flutter and FlutterFlow, using Supabase as a backend. They also managed the project fully and provided expertise with in-app payments integration as well as publication process to App Store and Google Play Store. 

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

One of the major outcomes was that the app won the FlutterFlow App Design of the Year! The project was completed on schedule, and the app was successfully launched on the App Store. The overall user experience within the app has also exceeded my expectations.

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

Calda’s project management was top-tier. They were highly responsive and attentive to my needs. Their professionalism and dedication to communication were outstanding.

What was your primary form of communication with Calda?

• Virtual Meeting
• Email or Messaging App

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

What impressed me most was Calda’s extra-mile approach. They consistently delivered more than what was expected. It seemed like the team working on the project really did their best to enhance the user experience wherever possible. Their dedication to quality and attention to detail make them stand out. I also would've never thought I could launch a product of such quality in such a short time.

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

No. 

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and position.

I am the Onwer of Client Keeper and All Things NWA

Describe what your company does in a single sentence.

We help real estate agents save time and create relationships with clients.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

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

• Software Functionality
• UX/UX
• Development and Deployment

SOLUTION

How did you find Calda?

Conference

Why did you select Calda over others?

• High ratings
• Great culture fit
• Company values aligned

How many teammates from Calda were assigned to this project?

2-5 Employees

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

Calda Calda did an amazing job turning our idea into a real app we can use, called Client Keeper. In the beginning, we had meetings to figure out what the app really needed to do and how long it would take to make it. Calda was really careful to only include the most important things in the first version of the app, so we didn't spend money on stuff we didn't need. Next, we worked on making the app look good and easy to use, which is called UI (how it looks) and UX (how it feels to use). 
This took the longest time because changing how the app looks after we start making it is hard and expensive. After about 3 months of focusing on the UI and UX, we started actually building the app in early 2024. This part was easier for me because we had already made all the big decisions. 
By early March 2024, anyone could download our app from the App Store! Plus, they made a Web App that was for admin and data management :) Every week, the team making the app and I would meet to talk about how things were going and what we needed to do next. We made sure everything that needed to be done, got done.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

• UI/UX Design 
• Weekly meetings with problem-solving and working through the next steps with the app 
• Ideation of other possible solutions 
• Deployment of three apps. iOS, Android, and a WebApp 
• Continual development after app release with bug fixes, new features and solutions

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

• Weekly deliverables 
• On-time with meetings 
• Quick turnaround 
• Always ready to talk and make sure the project is on track on and budget

What was your primary form of communication with Calda?

• Virtual Meeting
• Email or Messaging App

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

The thing that I appreciated the most was how they mapped the whole process for me and made sure I was aware of time frames and pricing. Everyone has been on the same page since day 1. They do not mind having "tough conversations" meaning if they see a better way to design they will tell you especially when it comes to long development cycles and a lot of money. They want their projects to be amazing, on budget, and on time.

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

Nope! It has been great!

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and position.

I am the Founder and Operator in Chief of Functional Health

Describe what your company does in a single sentence.

Functional Health helps people live long, healthy lives by helping them to build and sustain effective, healthy habits and measure and encourage resulting functional health improvements - all through a mobile app.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

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

Finish design and then develop MVP version of mobile app

SOLUTION

How did you find Calda?

Referral

Why did you select Calda over others?

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

How many teammates from Calda were assigned to this project?

2-5 Employees

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

Taking a starting Figma design, improve and adapt for usage in Bravo Studio. Finalize design and Bravo set-ups for deployment of MVP version of the app for Apple and Android. Set-up and integrate Supabase for backend database, Google Firebase for authentication database, and additional third party tools and services through APIs. Release into both App stores.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

Figma files, Bravo vision prototypes, then .apk app files for testing, then finally released apps in stores.

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

Project management was weekly meetings/calls and daily through Figma comments and Slack. Project duration went longer than originally estimated and expected. Some delays were on my end, some were on their end. They were very responsive to my needs and communicative throughout the partnership.

What was your primary form of communication with Calda?

• Virtual Meeting
• Email or Messaging App

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

Small, responsive team feel, but good skills and experience regardless. Good collaboration and working through issues together with teamwork and positivity. Good MVP result at the end fairly fast and affordably.

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

Better scoping, definition and time estimates at the get-go. More depth of team to avoid single-point failure when developer had unexpected time away from work.

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and position.

I am the CEO of a food & beverages company

Describe what your company does in a single sentence.

A fast food franchise in Balkan region with two of my own restaurants.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

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

• Build a mobile app
• Allowing users to order online and in-advance
• Set up a loyalty program system for more engaged customers

SOLUTION

How did you find Calda?

Referral

Why did you select Calda over others?

• High ratings
• Referred to me
• Company values aligned

How many teammates from Calda were assigned to this project?

2-5 Employees

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

I hired Calda to develop a mobile application, which would allow our app users to order their food online in-advance to later pick up in the restaurant. The other important feature was to set up a loyalty system that allows users to be rewarded for their continuous purchases. The system had to be easy to manage for the customer (as little input from them as possible). 

Overall, Calda approached the project professionally and with great care. We started the development by defining the key features and then followed up with UX wireframes. That was followed with UI design (which I was very satisfied with!) and then the development of the backend. App was developed in Bravo studio (frontend) and Supabase (backend), which allowed a quick development process, which was key for me and my business.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

A great mobile application, which helped my business to channel online orders from 3rd party platforms to our own sales channel, which allowed greater profitability. We also saw great rise in recurring buys, because customers seemed to love the loyalty system. Overall the app helped my business make more money. And Calda made sure that the process was quick and efficient, which was of utmost importance to me.

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

I felt like I was a part of the development process throughout the whole time, which was not my experience when working with other software development teams in the past. 

They did their best to keep the communication thorough and constant with a dedicated Slack channel, weekly recurring meetings and access to their tasks kanban board. They also dedicated a project manager to my project, who made sure that I was always updated and my wishes were met.

What was your primary form of communication with Calda?

• Virtual Meeting
• Email or Messaging App

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

Having a great young team, which is super ambitious and engaged with their customers. Speed is also something that was unimaginable to me that a mobile app can be developed in a couple of weeks, where my expectations were to get it developed in 5+ months.

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

None, they're the best.

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and position.

I am the Co-Founder of an information technology company

Describe what your company does in a single sentence.

Our company builds your professional network in the MENA region by 1:1 personal introductions

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

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

• Create an MVP
• Build on the MVP

SOLUTION

How did you find Calda?

Referral

Why did you select Calda 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 Calda were assigned to this project?

2-5 Employees

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

We wanted to create an app that had the following App Requirements: 

• Ability for user to sign up - all info to be stored in the database and put on a waitlist. Users should get an email after they have signed up. If user has not fully completed the sign up process, when they go back into the app, they should be able to complete information they have not entered 
• Ability for all users to invite friends to use the app & for this data to be stored If a user who has signed up is an invited user - the user who invited them should get 2 coins added to their score Waitlist users can only invite friends and view news & events - no other functionality on the app 
• Users should be able to view a list of the latest news & events. News should be aggregated from the RSS feed - see list of sources 
• Ability to verify a user (change status to verified) - sends them a push notification AND email. Once verified - ability for user to pay for a membership in order to use the app (integrated with stripe). Users receive a notification on Sunday morning asking them to opt in. Users have the ability to opt in for the week to receive an introduction 
• Match opted-in users according to criteria (see below) Send users push notification & email at a certain time (once matched) 
• Autogenerate google meet link for users to have a video call. Send users reminder email/push notification 1 hour before the scheduled meeting Allow users to join the video call through the app. After the meeting the user should be able to give feedback on the last match, and the feedback should be stored 
• User cannot opt in for the next week until feedback has been given for the last match

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

• The actual app being created and a demo of all the features working correctly

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

Items were mostly delivered on time, they were very adaptive to our needs with the changes that were required from us

What was your primary form of communication with Calda?

• Virtual Meeting
• Email or Messaging App

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

The quality of the work and the ability to find solutions to all our requirements

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

Everything was great, maybe just a bit mire communication throughout the whole development process

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and position.

I am the Founder of Poccit, Inc.

Describe what your company does in a single sentence.

Poccit is a soft skill development tool.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

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

• Create a minimum viable product for my app that I could test with clients and get feedback on.

SOLUTION

How did you find Calda?

Referral

Why did you select Calda over others?

Referred to me

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

The Calda team helped take my Figma wireframe and created a prototype in Bravo Studio. They gave me feedback on design elements and ways to make the app more user friendly. They then published this prototype to the Apple App Store and Google Play. Now I am able to test the app with my customers.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

• Having a working prototype on the app store
• Make the prototype look and function similar to the wireframe I created in Figma

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

The Calda team was very responsive over Slack and was willing to setup virtual meetings whenever I had questions about something. They were good about delivering items in a timely manner, and kept me focused when they needed information from me in order for them to proceed with their work.

What was your primary form of communication with Calda?

• Virtual Meeting
• Email or Messaging App

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

The Calda team was fun to work with. They cared about helping me build the best prototype possible, and advised me when they thought a tool could do a better job than what we may have initially planned to use. I remember early on the process they suggested using a different back end tool than the one they first suggested, because it would allow me to capture data from a larger group of customers.

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

Because I was referred to Calda they wanted to be good partners and recommend using the no code app development tool of the company that referred me. Although there may have been another tool that would have met my needs slightly better. I can’t fault them for that. I wish there was a way to see what other options and tools they have worked with so that I could compare those tools before making my decision.

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and position.

I am the Co-Founder

Describe what your company does in a single sentence.

Sports Tech Apps

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

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

• Develop Initial V1 of App

SOLUTION

How did you find Calda?

FlutterFlow Website

Why did you select Calda over others?

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

How many teammates from Calda were assigned to this project?

2-5 Employees

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

Calda assisted our startup in bringing our app idea to life. Their work has been fantastic, and their communication has been even better. Anze and team are first class in every sense, and I could not recommend them more for projects. We are staying on with them just in case of a need as our project progresses!

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

The app is fantastic

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

They communicated daily and were available at almost any time to deal with changes.

What was your primary form of communication with Calda?

• Virtual Meeting
• Email or Messaging App

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

They were excellent at what they do and even better at communication.

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

Not at all. A+ work

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and position.

I am the Co-Founder of CRW

Describe what your company does in a single sentence.

Social Media Startup

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

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

• Full App development

SOLUTION

How did you find Calda?

Online Search

Why did you select Calda over others?

• High ratings
• Certified in FlutterFlow and Supabase

How many teammates from Calda were assigned to this project?

2-5 Employees

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

End to end mobile app development. 
Full UX/UI  in Figma

Low code and custom code development. 

Front End - Flutter Flow 

Back End - Supabase

Integration of multiple web services and APIs including Twilio, One Signal, Google (multiple APIs) and Apple (multiple APIs). 

Publishing to Apple App Store and Google Play 

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

Multiple deliveries and milestones were agreed before project commencement. Weekly formal check-ins and ad-hoc communication on Slack to keep on track and on budget. 

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

Overall, very satisfied with the Project Management. I was assigned a dedicated project manager. Communications were regularly scheduled and never missed. 

What was your primary form of communication with Calda?

• Virtual Meeting
• Email or Messaging App

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

They understood our vision and made a significant contribution to refining our concept. 

Also, their design skills are excellent with attention to detail. 

Fees are also very reasonable and the payment schedule made life easier. 

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

The amount of detail in their communication could be improved. This could be in part an language barrier.

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and position.

I am the President of Atomes Bio

Describe what your company does in a single sentence.

Manufacturing of bio pesticides 

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

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

• Social media
• Geo location

SOLUTION

How did you find Calda?

Online Search

Why did you select Calda over others?

• Pricing fit our budget
• Good value for cost

How many teammates from Calda were assigned to this project?

2-5 Employees

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

• Starting a social media app from scratch. 

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

The project resulted in several positive outcomes, such as enhanced team collaboration, streamlined processes, and improved product quality. We received positive feedback from stakeholders, indicating increased satisfaction and confidence in our work. Additionally, the project laid a strong foundation for future initiatives and set a clear path for continued growth and improvement.

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

Their project management was highly efficient and well-organized. They consistently delivered items on time, often ahead of schedule. They were very responsive to our needs, quickly addressing any concerns or changes in requirements. Their proactive communication and adaptability ensured that the project ran smoothly and met all our expectations.

What was your primary form of communication with Calda?

Email or Messaging App

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

What impressed me most about this company was their exceptional commitment to customer satisfaction and innovation. Their ability to anticipate market trends and adapt quickly set them apart. Additionally, their collaborative culture and emphasis on continuous improvement fostered a dynamic and motivating environment, driving both individual and collective success.

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

While Calda performed exceptionally well overall, one area for improvement could be enhancing their internal communication channels. Occasionally, there were delays in information sharing between departments .