EB Pearls

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and position.

I am the chief executive officer of Chegg Inc.

Describe what your company does in a single sentence.

As the leading student-first connected learning platform, Chegg's Student Hub makes higher education more affordable and more accessible, all while improving student outcomes

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What specific goals or objectives did you hire EB Pearls to accomplish?

• they help us in app development

SOLUTION

How did you find EB Pearls?

Online Search

Why did you select EB Pearls over others?

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

How many teammates from EB Pearls were assigned to this project?

6-10 Employees

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

Throughout the app development process the developers ensure their team work closely with us and also ensure the app meet our needs and aligns with our business goals. They also manage effective communication, collaboration and project management. The app is essential and was also delivered on time within budget. We are extremely satisfied.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

• We are able to indicate how well our app is meeting our use, needs and expectations though our feedback and ratings. The app store rating and reviews, social media mentions, support inquiries has provided valuable insights into our satisfaction

What was your primary form of communication with EB Pearls?

• Virtual Meeting
• Email or Messaging App

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

Their project management in Mobile App development was really effective. Trey worked hard during the range of activities such as project scope, developing project plan, assigning responsibility, communication and collaboration. They also implement regular tracking and adjustment. Their delivery was timely. They also manage effective communication and flexibility in adjusting the projects as needed.

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

on time delivery, good communication skills.

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

No

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and position.

I am the CEO of Prologis

Describe what your company does in a single sentence.

Prologis, Inc. is the global leader in logistics real estate. In partnership with our customers and our communities, we develop modern, high-quality properties that set the standard for innovative building design and sustainability

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What specific goals or objectives did you hire EB Pearls to accomplish?

• They are in to mobile app development

SOLUTION

How did you find EB Pearls?

Online Search

Why did you select EB Pearls over others?

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

What was the size of EB Pearls’s team?

6-10 Employees

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

Throughout the app development process the developers ensure their team work closely with us and also ensure the app meet our needs and aligns with our business goals. They also manage effective communication, collaboration and project management. The app is essential and was also delivered on time within budget. We are extremely satisfied.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

• We are able to indicate how well our app is meeting our use, needs and expectations though our feedback and ratings. The app store rating and reviews, social media mentions, support inquiries has provided valuable insights into our satisfaction

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

Their project management in Mobile App development was really effective. Trey worked hard during the range of activities such as project scope, developing project plan, assigning responsibility, communication and collaboration. They also implement regular tracking and adjustment. Their delivery was timely, and they communicated effectively and adjusted the projects as needed.

What was your primary form of communication with EB Pearls?

• Virtual Meeting
• Email
• Messaging App

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

on time delivery, good communication skills

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

no

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and position.

I am the chief executive officer of Grid Dynamics

Describe what your company does in a single sentence.

Grid Dynamics is a leading provider of technology consulting, agile co-creation and scalable engineering and data science services for Fortune 1000 corporations undergoing digital transformation

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What specific goals or objectives did you hire EB Pearls to accomplish?

They work on app development

SOLUTION

How did you find EB Pearls?

Online Search

Why did you select EB Pearls over others?

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

What was the size of EB Pearls’s team?

6-10 Employees

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

Throughout the app development process the developers ensure their team work closely with us and also ensure the app meet our needs and aligns with our business goals. They also manage effective communication, collaboration and project management. The app is essential and was also delivered on time within budget. We are extremely satisfied.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

We are able to indicate how well our app is meeting our use, needs and expectations though our feedback and ratings. The app store rating and reviews, social media mentions, support inquiries has provided valuable insights into our satisfaction

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

Their project management in Mobile App development was really effective. Trey worked hard during the range of activities such as project scope, developing project plan, assigning responsibility, communication and collaboration. They also implement regular tracking and adjustment. Their delivery was timely they also manage effective communication and flexibility in adjusting the projects as needed

What was your primary form of communication with EB Pearls?

Virtual Meeting, Email or Messaging App

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

on time delivery, good communication skills

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

NO

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and position.

I am the chief executive officer of SymphonyAI

Describe what your company does in a single sentence.

SymphonyAI combines unrivaled AI technology, vertical expertise, and industry-specific data and insights into applications that drive the highest value for customers.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What specific goals or objectives did you hire EB Pearls to accomplish?

• they help in app development

SOLUTION

How did you find EB Pearls?

Online Search

Why did you select EB Pearls over others?

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

What was the size of EB Pearls’s team?

6-10 Employees

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

Throughout the app development process the developers ensure their team work closely with us and also ensure the app meet our needs and aligns with our business goals. They also manage effective communication, collaboration and project management. The app is essential and was also delivered on time within budget. We are extremely satisfied.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

• We are able to indicate how well our app is meeting our use, needs and expectations though our feedback and ratings. The app store rating and reviews, social media mentions, support inquiries has provided valuable insights into our satisfaction

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

Their project management in Mobile App development was really effective. Trey worked hard during the range of activities such as project scope, developing project plan, assigning responsibility, communication and collaboration. They also implement regular tracking and adjustment. Their delivery was timely they also manage effective communication and flexibility in adjusting the projects as needed

What was your primary form of communication with EB Pearls?

• Virtual Meeting
• Email or Messaging App

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

• on time delivery
• good communication skills

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

NO

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and position.

I am the chief executive officer of T. Rowe Price group inc.

Describe what your company does in a single sentence.

T. Rowe Price is an asset management firm focused on delivering global investment management excellence and retirement services that investors can rely on—now, and over the long term.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What specific goals or objectives did you hire EB Pearls to accomplish?

• They help us work on mobile app development

SOLUTION

How did you find EB Pearls?

Online Search

Why did you select EB Pearls over others?

High ratings, Pricing first our budget, Good value for cost

What was the size of EB Pearls’s team?

6-10 Employees

What was your primary form of communication with EB Pearls?

Virtual Meeting, Email or Messaging App

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

Throughout the app development process the developers ensure their team work closely with us and also ensure the app meet our needs and aligns with our business goals. They also manage effective communication, collaboration and project management.

The app is essential and was also delivered on time within budget. We are extremely satisfied.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

• We are able to indicate how well our app is meeting our use, needs and expectations though our feedback and ratings. The app store rating and reviews, social media mentions, support inquiries has provided valuable insights into our satisfaction

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

Their project management in Mobile App development was really effective. Trey worked hard during the range of activities such as project scope, developing project plan, assigning responsibility, communication and collaboration.

They also implement regular tracking and adjustment. Their delivery was timely they also manage effective communication and flexibility in adjusting the projects as needed

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

On time delivery, good communication

Are there any areas for improvement or something {provider_name} could have done differently?

NO

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and position.

I am the Chief Executive Officer of Apptension

Describe what your company does in a single sentence.

Apptension is a creative dev shop focused on helping founders and investors design, build and launch their digital products.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What specific goals or objectives did you hire EB Pearls to accomplish?

• Software Development

SOLUTION

How did you find EB Pearls?

Clutch Site

Why did you select EB Pearls over others?

• High ratings
• Great culture fit
• Good value for cost

What was the size of EB Pearls’s team?

6-10 Employees

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

They started the project with a wide range of activities, from understanding our requirements to deploying and maintaining the software product. Their team of developers, designers, testers, and project managers works together to deliver a high-quality product that meets the client's our needs

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

• Tracking the number of bugs and defects in the software product. We also conduct quality assurance tests throughout the development process. The software has been of good quality and we are so satisfied with it

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

Testing and quality assurance are critical aspects of software development we did this by conducting unit testing, integration testing, and system testing to ensure that the software product meets the requirements and functions as intended. They delivered the project earlier than expected and did a great job overall.

What was your primary form of communication with EB Pearls?

• Virtual Meeting
• Email
• Messaging App

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

Communication and on time response. They always keep us updated

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

Nothing

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and position.

I am the CEO of spreetail

Describe what your company does in a single sentence.

Spreetail is an ecommerce growth partner focused on accelerating brands and channels to compete for tomorrow’s ecommerce customer.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What specific goals or objectives did you hire EB Pearls to accomplish?

• They work on mobile app development

SOLUTION

How did you find EB Pearls?

Online Search

Why did you select EB Pearls over others?

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

What was the size of EB Pearls’s team?

6-10 Employees

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

Throughout the app development process, the development team works closely with us and also ensure that the app meets our needs and aligns with our business goals. They also manage effective communication, collaboration, and project management. The app is essential and was also delivered on time, within budget. We were extremely satisfied with their work.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

• We are able to indicate how well our app is meeting our use and expectation though our feedback and rating, The app store ration and reviews, social media mentions, support inquiries has provided valuable insights into our satisfaction.

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

Their project management in mobile app development was really effective. Trey worker hard during the range of activities such as project scope, developing project plan, assigning responsibility, communication and collaboration. They also implement regular tracking and adjustment. Their delivery was timely they also manage effective communication and flexibility in adjusting the project as needed

What was your primary form of communication with EB Pearls?

• Virtual Meeting
• Email
• Messaging App

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

Intact in delivery, good communication, customer satisfaction

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and position.

I am the Chief Executive Officer of Oportun

Describe what your company does in a single sentence.

Oportun is an A.I.-powered digital banking platform that seeks to make financial health effortless for anyone.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What specific goals or objectives did you hire EB Pearls to accomplish?

• UI/UX design

SOLUTION

How did you find EB Pearls?

• Online Search

Why did you select EB Pearls over others?

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

What was the size of EB Pearls’ team?

6-10 Employees

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

They included a wide range of tasks and responsibilities that are critical to creating effective and engaging digital products. By combining research, design, and testing, their UI/UX designers create products that are visually appealing, intuitive, and easy to use.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

• There has been increased in revenue and return on investment (ROI). They also measure the revenue and ROI before and after the redesign, Their designers also determine the impact of their design changes on the business's bottom line.

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

They gets started on the project by involving a combination of planning, research, design, testing, implementation, and evaluation. By following a structured approach and incorporating user feedback at every stage, Their designers also ensure that the project is completed on time, within budget, and to our desired level of quality.

What was your primary form of communication with EB Pearls?

• Email or Messaging App

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

Their communication skills

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

Nothing I could think of as we are so satisfied with their project

BACKGROUND

Introduce your business and what you do there.

I’m the co-founder of Intro, a dating app that uses short-form video as its primary media. Our aim is to modernize online dating.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What challenge were you trying to address with EB Pearls?

I have a marketing background, and my co-founder has a finance background. Neither of us had the technological experience to develop a mobile app. Therefore, we went to EB Pearls to get ideas on building the app.

SOLUTION

What was the scope of their involvement?

EB Pearls has helped us build our app from start to finish, from branding to development. I made designs in Adobe Photoshop and gave them to the team. We also had a discovery call and a follow-up, then they came back and presented ideas. The team has developed native mobile apps for iOS and Android using Kotlin, Swift, AWS, and MongoDB. 

They’ve added built-in camera and video editor functionalities, so users can record video, cut it, stitch it together, and add music, text, or filters. The app also has a chat functionality and profile-building that allows users to add content and information about themselves. EB Pearls also developed the algorithm for the matching process and functionality for users to change preferences and update their profiles on the fly. 

Currently, they do ongoing development and continuously update the app. We’ve maintained the development team that we initially had and contracted them through staff leasing from EB Pearls. 

What is the team composition?

We’ve worked with 20 teammates from EB Pearls throughout the development process, including Akash (Director, Sydney). 

How did you come to work with EB Pearls?

I found them on Clutch. Initially, I did a Google search for mobile app developers in Sydney and found a list of the top 10 mobile developers in Australia on Clutch. We met with the top two from Sydney, and the third, from Victoria. EB Pearls was number one at the time, and we chose them because they were the best option for our business needs. 

How much have you invested with them?

The app development cost about $300,000 AUD (approximately $206,000 USD). Since the app’s handoff, we’ve paid them another $100,000 AUD (approximately $69,000 USD). 

What is the status of this engagement?

We started the discovery phase in January 2021, development began in July 2021, and they delivered the app in August 2022. Our relationship is ongoing.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

We’re very happy with the results of EB Pearls’ work. Since its launch, the app has had over 7,000 downloads, with around 6,000 users completing the signup process. Although we’re not collecting many reviews now, our App Store rating is 4.8, while the Google Play Store rating is 4.4. 

How did EB Pearls perform from a project management standpoint?

They meet deadlines and stay on budget. We started the project using Asana and moved to Jira halfway through development. Their communication is also good; they always keep us updated, and their leadership reaches out constantly. As for tools, we use Google Meet and email frequently. 

What did you find most impressive about them?

EB Pearls’ honesty distinguishes them from the competition. When we went for the quote, we met with Akash, who told us what he liked and disliked about the app and how they could make it work better. He was upfront with costs; in addition to the development, he told us about server and maintenance costs; the other two companies we interviewed didn’t. Akash presented all the numbers, which was very good for us to know. 

Are there any areas they could improve?

We’re very happy with them. There was a period when our first project manager left EB Pearls, and we had to communicate directly with the development team. While it would have been good to maintain the project manager, the lead developer became the project manager, and I prefer to communicate directly with the people I work with. Everything else has been good. 

Do you have any advice for potential customers?

Be very clear about what you’re after and have high expectations — EB Pearls will deliver. Some people become very submissive to their development team. However, if you want something to happen, the team can produce anything you ask for. If you’re not happy with the process, speak up. 

We’ve come up with some wild ideas that EB Pearls has helped put into perspective regarding feasibility. They’re developing some amazing things we didn’t think they’d do because we’re vocal about our expectations, offer options and solutions, and discuss ideas in a constructive conversation.

BACKGROUND

Introduce your business and what you do there.

I’m the founder of Caroo, an application for the listing of cars for sale.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What challenge were you trying to address with EB Pearls?

We needed to develop an app for private and dealer car listings.

SOLUTION

What was the scope of their involvement?

EB Pearls has developed the app for iOS and Android. They’ve also worked on UX/UI design and a basic website to assist with introducing our business and the app's navigation. We initially provided them with a detailed PowerPoint to show what we envisioned for the app. We also provided basic designs, and they worked on the wireframes and storyboarding to form the basis of the activities.

What is the team composition?

We work with Akash (Director), Tiffany (UI Designer), and a project manager on the coding side.

How did you come to work with EB Pearls?

I selected them based on research and reviews online. I also compared them to previous experiences with app developers.

What is the status of this engagement?

The project started in January 2020, and it’s ongoing. We’ve completed the MVP, but we’re developing further modules. We’ll launch in 2023.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

They’ve delivered an MVP that exceeded expectations. Moreover, we’ve been able to secure funding thanks to their work.

How did EB Pearls perform from a project management standpoint?

They’re professional and easy to work with, and we’re happy with our project manager. Our communication is always clear and open; we mainly use email, physical meetings, and Zoom calls. Additionally, we prefer working with detailed Excel schedules.

What did you find most impressive about them?

Their biggest strength is their ability to solve any technical challenge. Sometimes it takes a couple of iterations, but they always solve it and deliver it in the end. Overall, EB Pearls provides a professional service.

Are there any areas they could improve?

They could consider different internal processes to ensure the iOS and Android development timelines are consistent.

Do you have any advice for potential customers?

You can be confident that EB Pearls will deliver on technically challenging projects.