Capital Numbers

BACKGROUND

Introduce your business and what you do there.

I'm the founder and director of Nilbon Ltd., an online platform that supports people who live with chronic pain.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What challenge were you trying to address with Capital Numbers?

We needed help with the development of our online platform. We needed a team that could offer more than just a simple website because there were specific innovative things that needed to be installed and designed for the platform. Our main objective was to develop the MVP stage of this platform to allow me to raise investment money to move forward.

SOLUTION

What was the scope of their involvement?

Capital Numbers has been responsible for the design and development of our web platform. I had an idea of how the platform was going to work, so I hired them to translate that idea into a technical solution. Throughout our engagement, Capital Numbers has given me options and shared what they think will work for the platform. The key technologies they've used include WordPress.

What is the team composition?

I've worked with 4–5 teammates from Capital Numbers. Initially, I worked with the sales manager for quite a while, who translated my idea into a working document that then shared with the project manager. Since then, the project manager has been my main point of contact.

How did you come to work with Capital Numbers?

I did my own research and talked to more than 10 organizations. I chose Capital Numbers because of the way they started the conversation and how consistent and persistent they were. It made me feel like they were committed to the project. After our initial conversation, the CEO and everyone I talked to added me on LinkedIn, which was a more personalized approach.

When they put the proposal together, I could see that they completely captured the idea I had. It showed that they were capable of delivering what I wanted.

How much have you invested with them?

We've spent less than €10,000 (approximately $11,000 USD).

What is the status of this engagement?

We started working together in April 2024, and the project is ongoing. We're in the final stages of the development phase. We were supposed to finish this project by July 2024, but there were some delays with the domain transfer.

Currently, we're waiting for a feature to be finalized before we can test it and then go for a soft launch. This was supposed to be a three-month project, but it will take us around six months in total.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

We don't have any success metrics yet because we haven't launched the platform. The website looks very professional, and everyone from my team who has taken a look at the platform is pleased with the outcome. This platform is very responsive and user-friendly. Moreover, we have an algorithm behind the platform, which is the innovative part of the project, and it's working very well.

How did Capital Numbers perform from a project management standpoint?

It's very easy to communicate with Capital Numbers. We have a communication channel through Google Meet and Google Chat. I normally contact the project manager, and it takes less than a few hours to get a response — never more than 24 hours. We've also used Teamwork as a project management tool.

Are there any employees from the service provider's team that you would like to give a shout-out to in this review?

Everyone on Capital Numbers' team has been very professional. I've had direct interactions with five people, and they all know what they're doing. I'm very happy with their work.

What did you find most impressive about them?

Capital Numbers is very committed and receptive to our ideas and feedback. I'm obviously interested in their professional and expert opinions because there are things about developing a new technology that I'm not aware of.

Still, they've been quite receptive and open to the ideas I share with them, which has been very important for us in order to get our ideas across. It's easy to share feedback with them, and I know that everything I share is going to be implemented. If they don't think it's a good idea, they give me a reason why.

Are there any areas they could improve?

Some issues with the website have gone through multiple iterations before they get fixed, although this has happened on a couple of occasions, and nothing has been a big deal. For example, there have been some spelling mistakes on the website that I've had to double-check. Still, English isn't my first language either, so that's an area we both need to work on to ensure we're getting the right content on the site.

Do you have any advice for potential customers?

I definitely recommend working with them. If you're looking for someone to develop a platform in the health and well-being area, Capital Numbers can definitely do that. My advice is to look at their case studies and talk to them about your project. Try to get a very detailed proposal in place, and then start the work.

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and position.

I am the Lead Product Manager of a recruiting company

Describe what your company does in a single sentence.

Talent and Advisor network tooling for VC firms and their portfolio companies. Build, deploy, and share your network effectively with your portcos.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What specific goals or objectives did you hire Capital Numbers to accomplish?

• To build and iterate on the first version of the web app.

SOLUTION

How did you find Capital Numbers?

Other

Why did you select Capital Numbers over others?

Pricing fit our budget

How many teammates from Capital Numbers were assigned to this project?

2-5 Employees

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

Entirely greenfield project, no existing code or infrastructure.

• Built v1.0 to provided detailed spec & designs.
• Iterated on v1.0 weekly to evolving business and customer needs.
• Provided ad-hoc additional services / help: 
  • Bulk imports of new customer data
  • HTML & CSS templates
  • Product Design

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

Over the course of the project the platform went from zero users to hundreds of recurring.

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

• Weekly sync & planning meetings (more ad-hoc as needed)
• Spec'd work delivered rapidly (typically days) to approx 85% of spec
• Feedback, revisions, and final pieces then typically delivered in the following day or two.

What was your primary form of communication with Capital Numbers?

• Virtual Meeting
• Email or Messaging App

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

Capital Numbers' speed of delivery was impressive

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

As is a typical trade off for high speed, the attention to detail was sometimes lost - though items were correctly quickly once highlighted.

UPDATED REVIEW

• project management
• 1 backend developer
• 1 frontend developer
• 1 web designer

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and position.

I am the Founder of remrk

Describe what your company does in a single sentence.

Design service focusing on branding website and social media design. 

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What specific goals or objectives did you hire Capital Numbers to accomplish?

• Develop our website
• Develop ongoing client work

SOLUTION

How did you find Capital Numbers?

Online Search

Why did you select Capital Numbers over others?

• Pricing fit our budget
• Good value for cost

How many teammates from Capital Numbers were assigned to this project?

2-5 Employees

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

Develop our website and the clients websites based on the design which was created within figma. For both we utilised elementor and some custom development. Websites included some scroll animation and custom animations.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

Site looks awesome and is functioning well. Design goals and animation goals were met with custom development and the team was able to bring the designs vision to life with development. 

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

They responded in a very timely manner, and their communication was great! The project manager was great with providing updates and managing the team with feedback etc. turn around times were also timely. 

What was your primary form of communication with Capital Numbers?

• Virtual Meeting
• Email or Messaging App

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

Communication is great! Quality of work and process is to a much higher standard in comparison to others developers I've worked with in the past. 

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

Overall the delivery was great! Some attention to detail with the small things design wise found have been improved but this was fixed with some round of feedback. 

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and position.

I am the Data Strategist of a financial services company 

Describe what your company does in a single sentence.

We are a wealth management company in the financial services industry.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What specific goals or objectives did you hire Capital Numbers to accomplish?

• To Build a web app for our business process.
• To provide a user friendly option for our clients.

SOLUTION

How did you find Capital Numbers?

Referral

Why did you select Capital Numbers over others?

• Good value for cost
• Referred to me

How many teammates from Capital Numbers were assigned to this project?

2-5 Employees

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

Capital Numbers was intstrumental in helping us take our rough outline and turn it into a more friendly digital experience. They worked with us to walk through the entire process and logic and then turn it into a web out.

From our inital consulting phase they built out a framework that we used to implement and walk through the steps and key features of our product.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

We used the framework from the original consulting phase of understanding the scope of the project, key features and business deliverables.

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

Yes, Capital Numbers delivered on our project from a project managment dashboard. The outline and deliverables were clear in Teamwork. From time to time, given the back and forth we might get off track but generally speaking, we stayed course and they were a good outsourced team to work with.

What was your primary form of communication with Capital Numbers?

• Virtual Meeting
• Email or Messaging App

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

We were impressed by the early turnaround in the first couple of months of the project.

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

In periods where the project stalled sometimes the delay between meetings and the clarity of where we were or what was needed could have move the ball forward a little faster. In big projects with remote work, this is probably normal but that is the only point that might have been an area to "improve" upon.

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and position.

I am the Managing Partner of a financial services company.

Describe what your company does in a single sentence.

Our company provides investment management tailored to streamline investment management processes for homeowners associations (HOAs).

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What specific goals or objectives did you hire Capital Numbers to accomplish?

• Create a custom web applications to increase efficiency in our investment management process
• Create and enhance transparency between our clients and their clients

SOLUTION

How did you find Capital Numbers?

Online Search

Why did you select Capital Numbers over others?

• High ratings
• Pricing fit our budget
• Good value for cost

How many teammates from Capital Numbers 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 involved developing a custom software solution tailored to the specific needs of our homeowners association (HOA) investment management processes. Key deliverables included: 

1. Requirement Analysis: Capital Numbers conducted a thorough analysis of our requirements, including the need for transparency, efficiency, and compliance with regulatory standards. 
2. Custom Software Development: They developed a comprehensive software platform designed to streamline investment management tasks, such as portfolio tracking, asset allocation, and reporting.
3. User Interface Design: The team created an intuitive and user-friendly interface for easy navigation and accessibility by HOA board members and stakeholders. 
4. Integration with Existing Systems: The software was seamlessly integrated with our existing systems to ensure compatibility and smooth data transfer. 
5. Testing and Quality Assurance: Rigorous testing procedures were implemented to identify and resolve any bugs or issues, ensuring the software's reliability and performance. 
6. Training and Support: Capital Numbers provided comprehensive training sessions for our staff to ensure they were proficient in using the software. Ongoing support was also included to address any questions or concerns that arose post-implementation. 

Overall, the scope of work aimed to deliver a robust and efficient software solution that met our specific requirements for HOA investment management, enhancing transparency, efficiency, and compliance.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

The project achieved several measurable outcomes that demonstrate progress and success: 

1. Increased Efficiency: The implementation of the custom software solution led to a significant improvement in efficiency within our investment management processes. Tasks that previously required manual efforts, such as portfolio tracking and reporting, were streamlined and automated, reducing the time and resources required to manage investments. 
2. Enhanced Transparency: The software provided real-time access to investment data, resulting in enhanced transparency for HOA board members and stakeholders. They could easily access information on asset allocation, performance metrics, and financial reports, fostering greater trust and confidence in the investment management process. 
3. Improved Compliance: By incorporating features to ensure compliance with regulatory standards, such as Davis-Stirling Act requirements, the software helped us maintain adherence to legal guidelines and best practices. This mitigated the risk of non-compliance and potential penalties, demonstrating a commitment to regulatory compliance. 
4. Cost Savings: The automation and streamlining of investment management tasks resulted in cost savings for the association. Reduced manual effort and improved efficiency translated into lower operational costs over time, contributing to overall financial sustainability. 
5. User Satisfaction: Feedback from HOA board members and stakeholders indicated high levels of satisfaction with the software's functionality and usability. Users appreciated the intuitive interface, comprehensive features, and the ability to access investment data easily, contributing to a positive user experience. 

Overall, these measurable outcomes demonstrate the tangible progress and success achieved through the implementation of the custom software solution, delivering value to the homeowners association and its stakeholders.

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

Capital Numbers demonstrated excellent project management throughout the engagement. They consistently delivered items on time and effectively communicated project milestones and progress updates. Their proactive approach to addressing our needs and concerns ensured that any issues were promptly resolved, contributing to a smooth and efficient project execution. 

Additionally, their team is responsive and receptive to feedback, making necessary adjustments to meet our needs and preferences.  Overall, their project management approach was highly effective, resulting in a successful collaboration and the timely delivery of key deliverables.

What was your primary form of communication with Capital Numbers?

• Virtual Meeting
• Email or Messaging App

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

What impressed us most about Capital Numbers was their ability to provide high-quality development services while maintaining a strong focus on customer satisfaction. They consistently demonstrated a deep understanding of our project requirements and industry nuances, allowing them to deliver tailored solutions that met our specific needs. 

Additionally, their commitment to transparency, proactive communication, and willingness to go above and beyond to exceed our expectations set them apart from other service providers. Their dedication to excellence and continuous improvement made our collaboration both enjoyable and successful.

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

While our experience with Capital Numbers was overwhelmingly positive, there were a few areas where improvement could have been made. Specifically, there were occasional instances where communication could have been more timely and proactive. Additionally, there were a few minor delays in the delivery of certain project milestones, although these were promptly addressed and rectified by the team. 

We believe that having a dedicated developer assigned to the project from the outset could have helped mitigate these issues, and we would welcome the opportunity to explore this option for future collaborations with Capital Numbers. Overall, while there is room for improvement in these areas, they did not significantly impact the overall success of the project or our satisfaction with Capital Numbers' services.

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and position.

I am the Founder & CEO of a SaaS provider

Describe what your company does in a single sentence.

Software as a Service (SaaS) Job Board for sourcing, and screening candidates, allowing access to employers to communicate with candidates, organizing the hiring and applicant tracking process for employers.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What specific goals or objectives did you hire Capital Numbers to accomplish?

• Web Application Development

SOLUTION

How did you find Capital Numbers?

Online Search

Why did you select Capital Numbers over others?

• High ratings
• Good Marketing

How many teammates from Capital Numbers were assigned to this project?

2-5 Employees

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

Development and delivery of the web application front and backend, code repository, and documentation.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

Project was broken down into multiple milestones as a means to measure progress.

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

First of all, I was a single member micro startup developing a full-scale web application. I spent over $30,000 of my own money for them to develop my web application. But I'm almost positive that Capital Numbers, who works with many large-scale Fortune 500 companies, wasn't really the best match for me. So, I can't recommend them for micro businesses. 

A 4-month project took 1.5 years to complete! I will take some blame, but there were many issues from CN regarding delayed delivery, communication (or PM's flat-out ignoring or even caught lying to me), quality assurance, proper requirements gathering, contract-related issues, etc...etc. By the end, I think we were both tired of each other and waiting to move on. 

Overall, I did have a great experience with two (out of four) of my former Project Managers Sujan and Moin. They were very responsive and went above and beyond to develop and deliver my project. I hope CN improves their processes and wish them well going forward!

What was your primary form of communication with Capital Numbers?

• Virtual Meeting
• Email or Messaging App

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

I've learned that a good PM can really make all the difference! I liked working with a Sujan and Moin as they were very good in communicating. Sujan, even gave me his personal number. Anytime I had an issue, we would talk about it, and it would get solved. He anticipated my needs and provided suggestions that helped my project move forward. So, I would say that Capital Numbers did a great job in hiring a couple of project managers that provided a personalized experience.

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

A bad PM can also really destroy your mindset. I felt that CN numbers didn't do the best job in selecting a couple of the other PMs. Gladly, they no longer work there! There were times I felt ignored for weeks and began to worry that my project code was never going to be delivered. That was scary! Unfortunately, it was a hit or miss when being provided a good PM.

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and position.

I am a Marketing Manager at Cognatio Solutions

Describe what your company does in a single sentence.

We recruit exceptional GTM teams for early and growth-stage VC/PE-backed B2B SaaS companies worldwide.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What specific goals or objectives did you hire Capital Numbers to accomplish?

• Help with website design
• develop backend
• develop front end
• Set up UX/UI

SOLUTION

How did you find Capital Numbers?

• Online Search
• Referral

Why did you select Capital Numbers over others?

• High ratings
• Pricing fit our budget
• Good value for cost
• Referred to me
• Company values aligned

How many teammates from Capital Numbers were assigned to this project?

2-5 Employees

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

We needed a new website to be published within a certain time limit. It included helping us finalize designs for the website, correcting and updating errors on the dummy website, and developing the back end and front end of the website. As well as making sure everything works once published.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

Communication with updated revisions of the design, fixing errors according to our feedback and seeing those designs applied to the dummy website.

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

The project overrun a couple weeks after when we'd like to be finished. The team was sometimes slow to reply to us with updated versions, even though the work was done. After publication Jag and the team was very quick to make changes and tackle errors on the live website.

What was your primary form of communication with Capital Numbers?

• Virtual Meeting
• Email or Messaging App

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

The dedication to their work was impressive.

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

The only areas of improvement I want to mention is , making sure that they understand what we are trying to say and implementing it successfully.There was a lot of unnecessary back and forth which wasted some of our time because the deliverables were not as we had described them or what we had asked for, so they had to go back and fix it.

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and position.

I am the Managing Director of Peggy Porschen Group Ltd

Describe what your company does in a single sentence.

At Peggy Porschen we are passionate about storytelling through the canvas of cake. In harmony with the rolling seasons, our pastry and styling experts weave captivating narratives. Always evolving - and under the creative direction of Peggy Porschen herself - each season’s storyline flows seamlessly throughout our cakes & confectionery, Parlour exterior and interior installations and online shop

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What specific goals or objectives did you hire Capital Numbers to accomplish?

• ecommerce website
• Attractive design

SOLUTION

How did you find Capital Numbers?

Online Search

Why did you select Capital Numbers over others?

• Pricing fit our budget
• Good value for cost

How many teammates from Capital Numbers were assigned to this project?

2-5 Employees

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

Keeping the main theme in design, we agreed to develop a better user experience for our website. Also with Corona in between, we included other features to book table online, click and collect and made changes to internal working and processing of our orders.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

We were able to achieve the order processing with limited staff work, Integrated shopify apps, optimised website performance,

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

Yes, they were prompt in communication and answering the call. We always had a weekly meeting over zoom to discuss feedback

What was your primary form of communication with Capital Numbers?

• Virtual Meeting
• Email or Messaging App

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

Communication and the agreed timeline was the key.

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

Not really sure, but they did their best to cover the agreed work for us.

BACKGROUND

Introduce your business and what you do there.

I’m the CEO of a healthcare company. We have a marketplace application that connects healthcare providers in the industry.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What challenge were you trying to address with Capital Numbers?

We needed to enhance the app and develop more functionalities. We thought about this idea during the COVID-19 pandemic to help people who didn’t have access to doctors.

SOLUTION

What was the scope of their involvement?

The application was already live on the Google Play Store and App Store. We’ve worked with Capital Numbers to enhance it, build more functionalities, and fix some bugs.

The app is for Android and iOS; it allows users to make an appointment with any doctor, chat, and have video calls with them. Providers can also advertise themselves on the app so that people can find health and well-being products.

What is the team composition?

We have two teammates assigned to the project: a frontend developer and a backend developer.

How did you come to work with Capital Numbers?

We found them through an online search.

How much have you invested with them?

We’ve spent $10,000.

What is the status of this engagement?

We started working with them in February 2023, and our relationship is ongoing.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

Capital Numbers has done a wonderful job. Anyone downloading the application can feel that the functionality is better than before.

How did Capital Numbers perform from a project management standpoint?

I’m the project manager, so I do most of it. However, Capital Numbers has someone coordinating on their side, and they’ve provided the technical support that we need.

We typically communicate through Slack and Google Meet. Additionally, we use Trello for project management.

What did you find most impressive about them?

They put the customer first and have great resources.

Are there any areas they could improve?

They could manage the expectations better to ensure we understand exactly what’s in question and reduce the rework.

Do you have any advice for potential customers?

Go ahead and hire Capital Numbers.