Goodspeed

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and position.

I am the CEO of MatchNice

Describe what your company does in a single sentence.

Simplify donation matching to inspire more giving.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

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

• Review our scope
• Trim scope to MVP
• Validate MVP requirements
• Complete design
• Complete development
• Complete alpha testing
• Prepare for maintenance

SOLUTION

How did you find Goodspeed?

Online Search

Why did you select Goodspeed over others?

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

How many teammates from Goodspeed were assigned to this project?

1 Employee

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

Goodspeed delivered a comprehensive discovery and development process to align on project requirements, user experience, and technical feasibility. Their approach included:

• Discovery Session – A structured deep dive to understand our business goals, product vision, and user needs.
• User Flow Diagrams – Visual mapping of key user journeys to ensure a seamless experience.
• High-Level Sitemap – A well-defined architecture outlining the core structure of the platform.
• Design in Figma – High-fidelity UI/UX design built to align with user flows and branding.
• Development in Bubble – No-code development based on defined requirements and design specifications.
• Alpha Testing – Initial testing phase to identify and resolve key issues before broader deployment.
  
  Goodspeed’s structured approach provided clarity on project scope, technical requirements, and design execution, ensuring a streamlined path from concept to development.
   

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

A True Partner in Innovation and Execution
Working with Goodspeed has been an outstanding experience. They didn’t just build a product for us—they fully immersed themselves in our mission, ensuring that every design and development decision aligned with our goals. Their expertise, attention to detail, and commitment to delivering a truly differentiated solution set them apart from any other development team we’ve worked with. Their genuine commitment to our mission, high-quality work, exceptional communication, and flexibility made them an ideal partner. They didn’t just deliver a product—they became an integral part of our team, ensuring our success at every step.

Measurable Outcomes & Success Metrics

• Validated User Experience & Architecture – Goodspeed’s structured discovery process, including user flow diagrams and a high-level sitemap, helped refine our platform’s core functionality, ensuring an intuitive and seamless experience.
• High-Fidelity Product Design – Their Figma designs were not just aesthetically polished but strategically crafted to enhance usability and engagement.
• Efficient No-Code Development – With their expertise in Bubble, they built a robust and scalable solution that significantly accelerated our go-to-market timeline.
• Iterative Alpha Testing & Feedback Incorporation – Goodspeed was highly accommodating during the testing phase, incorporating feedback quickly and efficiently to refine the product with each iteration.
• Clear Communication & Predictable Costs – They provided transparent cost estimates and timelines from the outset, allowing us to plan effectively without any surprises.

Exceptional Customer Service & Mission Alignment
What truly sets Goodspeed apart is their genuine investment in our success. They took the time to understand the impact we aim to create and approached the project with the same level of passion as if it were their own. Their customer service was exceptional—they were always available, responsive, and willing to go above and beyond to ensure we were confident in every decision.  The level of expertise, execution quality, and customer service we received made their services an excellent investment.

HIGHLY RECOMMEND ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Their ability to blend strategic thinking, technical expertise, and a deep understanding of our mission made them the ideal development partner. If you're looking for a team that delivers not just quality work but also thoughtful collaboration, flexibility, and unwavering support, Goodspeed is the one. Highly recommend!

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

Goodspeed demonstrated strong project management throughout our engagement, ensuring that every phase of the project was well-organized and executed efficiently.

• Timely Deliverables – They adhered closely to the agreed-upon timeline, delivering key milestones—such as discovery documentation, Figma designs, and development builds—on schedule. If any adjustments were needed, they communicated proactively and worked collaboratively to minimize impact.
• Proactive Communication – Their responsiveness was exceptional. Daily updates through Slack, Figma comments, and openness to scheduled check-ins, they maintained an open line of communication, addressing questions and concerns promptly. Tons of super helpful Loom videos to answer our questions not just with words but through UI and action, this was incredibly helpful and above and beyond what we expected.
• Flexibility & Adaptability – Goodspeed was highly receptive to our evolving needs, particularly during the alpha testing phase. They incorporated feedback quickly and efficiently, ensuring that iterations were meaningful and aligned with our goals.
• Clear Expectations & Accountability – From the outset, they provided realistic timelines and cost estimates, ensuring that we had full transparency into the project scope. They took ownership of their work, consistently meeting or exceeding expectations.

Overall, their structured yet adaptable approach made working with them seamless. They not only delivered high-quality work on time but also remained engaged, solution-oriented, and invested in our success throughout the process. Their ability to balance efficiency with thoughtful collaboration makes them a truly reliable and valuable partner.
When adjustments were needed, they communicated proactively and worked efficiently to minimize any delays.

What was your primary form of communication with Goodspeed?

Virtual Meeting

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

The most impressive aspect of working with Goodspeed was their genuine investment in our mission and their ability to blend strategic thinking with seamless execution. They weren’t just a development partner—they became an extension of our team, fully immersing themselves in our vision and ensuring that every decision aligned with our long-term goals.  Their exceptional quality of work, deep investment in our success, and outstanding customer service made them an invaluable asset to our project. Whether for design, no-code development, or product strategy, Goodspeed is a top-tier choice.

A few standout qualities that made Goodspeed unique:

• Mission-Driven Approach – Unlike many agencies that simply execute a scope of work, Goodspeed truly cared about the impact of our product. Their passion for our project was evident in the thoughtful design decisions, technical solutions, and collaborative problem-solving they brought to the table.
• Exceptional Customer Experience – Their level of service was unmatched. They were highly communicative, responsive, and proactive, ensuring that we always felt heard and supported. No matter how big or small our requests were, they took the time to address them with care and attention to detail.
• Iterative & Adaptive Process – Their flexibility during alpha testing was invaluable. They handled feedback cycles with efficiency, iterating quickly without compromising quality, which ultimately allowed us to refine our product in a way that felt strategic and well-paced.
• Seamless Execution Across Design & Development – Goodspeed seamlessly transitioned from Figma designs to Bubble development, maintaining design integrity and delivering a polished, functional product that met all of our requirements.
  Reliability & Transparency – They set realistic expectations, delivered on time, and provided clear visibility into progress, making it easy to trust them throughout the engagement.

In short, Goodspeed isn’t just a service provider—they are a true partner in innovation. Their unique combination of mission alignment, top-tier execution, and client-first mentality makes them stand out as a leader in their field. We would absolutely work with them again and highly recommend them to anyone looking for a thoughtful, skilled, and genuinely invested development team.
Their attention to detail, strategic approach, and ability to seamlessly transition from Figma designs to Bubble development resulted in a polished, user-friendly product that exceeded expectations.

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

Our experience with Goodspeed was overwhelmingly positive, but as with any project, there are always opportunities for refinement.

• More Frequent Check-Ins – While Goodspeed was highly responsive through Slack and Figma, more structured check-ins—such as weekly syncs—could have helped ensure alignment at key points, particularly during the transition from design to development.
• Structure design and testing feedback – During design and alpha testing, Goodspeed was very accommodating in implementing our iterative feedback. However, guidance on a more structured approach to consolidating and prioritizing revisions—such as a shared tracking system—could have made the iteration process even more efficient and saved time for both teams.

Final Thoughts
These are minor refinements rather than significant issues, and overall, Goodspeed did an excellent job of delivering a high-quality product while maintaining a strong partnership approach. Their responsiveness, flexibility, and dedication made them a pleasure to work with, and we wouldn’t hesitate to recommend them. These small improvements could make an already great experience even better for future projects.

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and position.

 I am the Founder of a media company 

Describe what your company does in a single sentence.

We are a hyperlocal platform helping locals be more connected to their community. 

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

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

• Improve existing features, such as the ability to create posts and follow certain topics
• Build net-new features, such as email newsletters and city news.

SOLUTION

How did you find Goodspeed?

Online Search

Why did you select Goodspeed over others?

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

How many teammates from Goodspeed were assigned to this project?

2-5 Employees

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

Goodspeed improved existing features, such as the ability to create and share posts, follow local topics, view local events, and improved the user experience. 

They also built net-new features, such as autoamted email newsletters, and a page to see activity in your local city. 

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

My business continued to grow at a rate of 30% month-over-month as a result of Goodspeeds timely completion of deliverables and effectively development. 

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

Goodspeed does a fantastic job of communicating the progress they've made in the hours they've spent working on specific deliverables, thus giving me the confidence I need that the project is on track and moving in the right direction. 

What was your primary form of communication with Goodspeed?

• Virtual Meeting
• Email or Messaging App

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

Goodspeed's communication style is most impressive. They're rooted in reality and overcommunicate so issues are mitigated or do not come as a surprise. 

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

I have no criticism or areas for improvement for Goodspeed. I wish I had chosen them sooner!

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and position.

I am an executive at Coachfully

Describe what your company does in a single sentence.

Saas- enabled Marketplace for Coaching and holistic health

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

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

• Create Software for Coaches and practitioners with backend and dashboard
• Create Marketplace interface for customers
• Integrate video tools and calendar functionality

SOLUTION

How did you find Goodspeed?

Online Search

Why did you select Goodspeed over others?

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

How many teammates from Goodspeed were assigned to this project?

2-5 Employees

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

Design and build mobile app for coaching and holistic health. This includes a marketplace interface for customers with the ability to see a coach profile, services, prices, testimonials and availability and the ability to directly book and pay. For practitioners Goodspeed created a dashboard to build their profile, add services, prices, availability and integrated a video tool so that online sessions can be held directly on our plattform. 

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

Functioning software, marketplace, video and calendar integration

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

Communication was great. We received daily updates via Slack which also included Loom videos demonstrating daily progress. Items were delivered on time and we mainly communicated via Slack and Clickup. Response time was super quick.

What was your primary form of communication with Goodspeed?

• Virtual Meeting
• Email or Messaging App

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

The way they were organised, communicated and that we felt like they really cared about us and our project. We are non- tech people so their support was great and they went above and beyond to build our plattform

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

No

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and position.

I am the Director of Polaris Records

Describe what your company does in a single sentence.

Record Label

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

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

Bring our idea to life

SOLUTION

How did you find Goodspeed?

Online Search

Why did you select Goodspeed over others?

High ratings

How many teammates from Goodspeed were assigned to this project?

2-5 Employees

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

The company was responsible for building a modern, professional website for Polaris Records. The site includes a sleek design, showcasing key features like artist profiles, releases, and a contact form. They also integrated a submission portal for demos, helping to streamline artist recruitment.

Key deliverables included:

• A dynamic, responsive website with seamless navigation.
• Integrated pages for artist information and releases.
• Submission forms for demos and inquiries.
• Branding consistency and modern aesthetic appeal.

The website functions well, is visually appealing, and meets our expectations for user experience and functionality.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

Following the launch of the redesigned Polaris Records website, we observed several key performance improvements:

• Significant Increase in Website Traffic, reflecting the heightened interest in our content and services.
• Improved Engagement: Visitors are spending more time on the site, with enhanced navigation encouraging deeper interaction.
• Streamlined Demo Submissions, with a rise in submissions through the new portal.
• Positive Feedback: Users praised the site’s modern look, ease of use, and overall functionality, aligning with our brand image.

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

The company displayed excellent project management throughout the website development. They maintained clear and consistent communication, ensuring everything was delivered on time. They responded promptly to any requests or adjustments we had, offering solutions that aligned with our vision. Their ability to adapt to our needs, combined with proactive updates, ensured the project remained on track and stress-free. Overall, they delivered a polished website within the agreed timelines, exceeding our expectations.

What was your primary form of communication with Goodspeed?

Email or Messaging App

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

What really impressed me was their ability to fully grasp our vision for Polaris Records and turn it into a beautifully designed, highly functional website. They didn’t just follow instructions; they went above and beyond with thoughtful design choices that really captured our brand’s identity. Their responsiveness and the way they proactively suggested improvements showed how much they genuinely cared about the project’s success. Working with them felt seamless, and their creativity and attention to detail made a real difference.

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

I was extremely pleased with the outcome. Couldn't have asked for anything more.

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and position.

I am the Founder & CEO of GameU

Describe what your company does in a single sentence.

GameU teaches students of all ages and abilities how to design and build their own videogames just like the Pros do!

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

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

• Design and build additional functionality for our online platform

SOLUTION

How did you find Goodspeed?

Online Search

Why did you select Goodspeed over others?

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

How many teammates from Goodspeed were assigned to this project?

2-5 Employees

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

• Back end functionality design and development for our online learning platform
• Design and prototype of our curriculum editor
• Implement various modules such as in-app messaging, notifications, etc.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

• Goodspeed's prototype of our curriculum editor serves as a solid framework to build the full functionality that we need
• Similarly, many of the modules they've built throughout the site are in use and allowed our internal team to focus on other key deliverables

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

Yes, they are very responsive and communicative from a project management perspective.  They easily integrated into our Slack-based communication style, and have always been available for any meetings or discussions

What was your primary form of communication with Goodspeed?

Virtual Meeting

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

Given their expertise in working with Bubble.io on past projects, it was great to see how fast they were able to ramp up our project and understand what we were trying to build.  They take on any new requests eagerly, including when the request requires researching and prototyping.  This truly helped our internal team be able to focus on other areas, effectively scaling up our full team's capacity

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

The platform we are building is pushing the envelope in many ways, so it takes a lot of planning and trial and effort to get desired results.  I think Goodspeed has done a great job being flexible in these regards and helping with research and prototyping.  As a result, there's nothing I can think of that they could have done differently.

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and position.

I am the Founder of My AskAI

Describe what your company does in a single sentence.

My AskAI provides AI customer support agents for businesses.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

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

• Optimise Bubble web app performance

SOLUTION

How did you find Goodspeed?

• Referral
• Other

Why did you select Goodspeed over others?

• High ratings
• Good value for cost
• Company values aligned

How many teammates from Goodspeed were assigned to this project?

2-5 Employees

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

The project focuses on optimizing both data and CPU usage across a range of front-end and back-end components, specifically three webpages and two backend (BE) APIs. The primary goal is to reduce CPU consumption, enhance efficiency, and improve performance in both the client and server environments. The following key tasks are included in the scope:

Optimization of Webpages (Client-Side):

   Target: Three specific webpages require optimization.
     Tasks:

• Analyze the current CPU and memory usage for each page.
• Refactor or streamline JavaScript, CSS, and other client-side code to ensure efficient execution.
• Reduce redundant or unnecessary data processing on the client side.
• Optimize any associated assets (such as images, videos, or external libraries) for faster loading and lower CPU consumption.
• Implement strategies to reduce unnecessary DOM manipulations or event handlers that consume significant resources.

Optimization of Backend APIs (Server-Side):

   Target: Two backend APIs require optimization to reduce the server's CPU load.
     Tasks:

• Analyze API call structure, payload sizes, and frequency of API calls.
• Implement caching strategies where applicable to avoid redundant processing.
• Optimize database queries or data access patterns that contribute to high CPU usage.
• Streamline data transformation and processing in API responses to reduce computational overhead.

Updating 500+ References and Page-Level Variables:

   Target: Update 500+ code references, replacing or modifying existing logic with new page-level variables.
     Tasks:

• Perform a comprehensive review of all references related to the webpages and backend APIs.
• Introduce new page-level variables that will help manage resource consumption more efficiently.
• Ensure seamless integration of these updates with existing code to avoid performance degradation or breakage.

   Testing and Validation:

     Tasks:

• Conduct load and performance tests to measure CPU consumption before and after optimization.
• Validate that all changes improve performance without compromising functionality or user experience.
• Collaborate with QA teams to ensure all optimizations are thoroughly tested across different environments.

Key Deliverables:
     Optimized Webpages:

• Refactored code for three webpages with reduced CPU consumption.
• Improved page load times and performance across different devices and browsers.

     Optimized Backend APIs:

• Reduced server-side CPU usage through refactored API logic, optimized queries, and caching mechanisms.

      Updated Code References:

• Over 500 references updated with new page-level variables.
• Ensured seamless functionality after changes, with no regressions in performance or user experience.

     Performance Testing Reports:

• Pre- and post-optimization CPU consumption reports.
• Detailed analysis of improvements in load time and resource usage.

By optimizing the webpages and backend APIs and updating key code references, the project will successfully reduce the CPU consumption across both client and server components, resulting in improved performance and resource efficiency.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

~30% reduction in CPU consumption for pages and APIs updated as part of the project.

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

The team was very punctual, organised and communicated daily updates. It was the best project management service I've experienced working with third-party developers or agencies.

What was your primary form of communication with Goodspeed?

• Virtual Meeting
• Email or Messaging App

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

Speed and quality of the work.

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

No areas for improvement. We're very happy with the work done.

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and position.

I am the Owner of Bellmade

Describe what your company does in a single sentence.

We provide online kettlebell fitness programming to users across the globe.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

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

• Build a fully functional user-based web app
• Provide clean admin and user interfaces

SOLUTION

How did you find Goodspeed?

Online Search

Why did you select Goodspeed over others?

• High ratings
• Pricing fit our budget
• Great culture fit
• Good value for cost
• Company values aligned
• Other

How many teammates from Goodspeed were assigned to this project?

2-5 Employees

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

• Beautiful landing page optimised for SEO, showcasing the programm
• Must be able to host videos in a safe and scalable way
• Ability to see programming and link to relevant videos
• Ability for users to mark workouts as complete
• Ability to track weight for each workout
• Ability for users to see their workouts and catalog
• Ability for users to amend their settings
• Ability to upload weekly workouts and fitness challenges
• Ability to manage and edit users
• Ability for users to see past workouts from the date they joined
• Ability for users to track progress of workouts over time.
• Ability to add private notes to all workouts
• Ability to bookmark your favorite workouts to access them later
• Ability to rate workouts on a scale from 1-5
• Ability to time workouts and fitness challenges
• Ability to time EMOM/HIIT circuits
• Ability to reference an exercise’s video/description within workouts
• Ability to save fitness challenge scores and track progress over time
• Ability to see other members’ fitness challenge scores in a public leaderboard

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

• Received what was in our contract and more (in scope met as well as a few out of scope items).
• The team was happy to make edits along the way to make the project as nice as possible for me. 
• Devs were consistently available throughout the week and sometimes on weekends.
• Users from previous website were able to be transferred over to this new web app.

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

Delivered everything on time. Only delays were a result of either client-side edits or misunderstandings about specific details on some deliverables (easily cleared up through chat).

What was your primary form of communication with Goodspeed?

Email or Messaging App

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

Their speed and ability to produce what was needed through no code was impressive. They are wizards.

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

Given the scope, speed, and budget of this project, I do not believe there is anything they could have improved upon.

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and position.

I am the Head of Operations of Centre for Thriving Places Ltd

Describe what your company does in a single sentence.

Centre for Thriving Places provides expert guidance, insight, practical tools and support to help you grow the things that really matter. 

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

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

• A dashboard
• Database architecture

SOLUTION

How did you find Goodspeed?

Bubble Agency

Why did you select Goodspeed over others?

• High ratings
• Good value for cost
• Company values aligned

How many teammates from Goodspeed were assigned to this project?

2-5 Employees

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

Create a dashboard so that:

1. The group of financial advisors can see their scores broken down
2. Understand the impact overtime

From a technical perspective, this involves:

• Using ChartJS Plugin to showcase the charts as per the mock up
• Re-factorising the data which involves:
  • New DB tables with the re-adjusted entries.
  • This would include a previously shared ERD to be approved from both sides.
  • The current tables won’t be modified to avoid causing issues with existing users.
• A new branch will be created and the queries pointing to the new DB tables will be changed here.(not in any of the already existing branches)
• Some button actions will be executed to trigger backend workflows that will migrate the already existing data to the new DB tables/structure
• Once data is migrated, all data will be compared from the original branch and the new one to make sure all numbers and specifications add up
• The dashboard UI will be built based on the final version,referencing the mock up

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

The dashboard has been completed and the database has been checked for consistency 

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

Great! Yes, they delivered everything as agreed and with great updates throughout 

Great response 

What was your primary form of communication with Goodspeed?

Email or Messaging App

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

Level of communication, understanding of needs, ease of explanations for non-tech people

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

Nope

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and position.

I am the CEO of Dwellr

Describe what your company does in a single sentence.

Dwellr is a senior care marketplace that helps families browse and connect directly with senior communities.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

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

• Finish developing our marketplace
• Help strategize features and flows for our users

SOLUTION

How did you find Goodspeed?

Bubble

Why did you select Goodspeed over others?

• Pricing fit our budget
• Great culture fit
• Good value for cost

How many teammates from Goodspeed were assigned to this project?

2-5 Employees

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

Dwellr hired Goodspeed to help take our marketplace over the finish line. We worked with another Bubble dev shop before Goodspeed, and we were ready to try another agency to wrap it up and strategize additional features. They handled a lot of key design choices, development, user flow strategy, API connections, and numerous other tasks that need to be handled to take a marketplace live.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

Mostly, the completion of tasks in our list of things that needed done. But also, the speed at which these tasks were prioritized and handled. 

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

They worked super quick and efficiently. We were really happy with their speedy communication, and their daily videos that ran us through everything they worked on that day. They also let us know what tasks they'd be completing the following day, so we always know what was going on. They also ebbed and flowed with our quick changes and additional implementations very quickly.

What was your primary form of communication with Goodspeed?

Email or Messaging App

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

With the prior agency, we were told we couldn't do certain things in the app. Goodspeed said yes to literally everything and delivered them in a quick fashion.

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

No improvement recommendations from me. 10/10 would recommend.

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and position.

I am the Founder of Stratverse

Describe what your company does in a single sentence.

Match freelance consultants with projects

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

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

• Build a landing page, enacting our online presence
• Build a platform to receive consultant applications and client's projects
• Build an invoicing system

SOLUTION

How did you find Goodspeed?

Know the founder

Why did you select Goodspeed over others?

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

How many teammates from Goodspeed were assigned to this project?

2-5 Employees

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

Stratverse platform Date: November 3rd 2023 

• Project Overview: Develop a web-based platform to connect freelance consultants with strategy consulting firms. Enable profile creation for consultants and project postings for consulting firms. Implement matchmaking automation to pair consultants with projects. 
• Functionalities requirements: 
  • Landing Page (First Priority): An engaging and informative landing page with clear sections: "Who We Are," "What We Do," "Join Us," and "Post Project." Responsive design for optimal viewing on all devices. SEO optimized content.
  • Join Us Section (First Priority): A registration form for consultants to create detailed profiles. 
  • Profile fields: Ex-employer, availability, daily rate, relevant experience, sectors of expertise, functional areas of expertise. Functionality for adding tags to profiles for sectoral and functional expertise. An interactive matrix to estimate daily rates based on specified categories. A calendar feature for consultants to indicate their availability. 
  • Post a Project Section: A submission form for consulting firms to create profiles and post projects. 
  • Project fields: Duration, topic, sector and functional tags, ideal profile matrix. Matching tags system for automated profile-project matching. 
  • Admin Panel / Dashboard (First Priority): A comprehensive dashboard to manage profiles and projects. Visibility into profile statuses and project stages. Matchmaking oversight with options to share profiles or send interest notifications. Real-time revenue and cost tracking dashboard. 
  • Matchmaking Automation: Algorithm-based suggestions of consultant profiles for posted projects. Email/WhatsApp integration for sending project interest notifications. Interface for consultants to respond to project invitations and complete additional fitment queries. A compilation feature to bundle consultant profiles and additional information for easy sharing with project managers. 
  • Contracting: Automated contract generation based on project dates and agreed daily rates. Facility for generating contracts between the consulting agency and both the consultant and the hiring firm. 
  • Post-Contract / Invoicing (First Priority): An invoicing system that allows consultants to log days worked and automatically calculates monthly income. 
  • Auto-generation of two invoices: one for the consultant's payment, one for the consulting firm's payment including commission. A "one-click" feature to facilitate contract extensions. 
  • Technical Requirements: Secure user authentication and authorization. Data encryption for sensitive information. Scalable architecture to support a growing number of users. Integration with email and WhatsApp for notifications. Reporting capabilities for the admin dashboard. 
  • Design and Usability: User-friendly interface with intuitive navigation. Professional and modern design aesthetics. Accessibility compliance for users with disabilities. 
  • Testing and Deployment: Thorough testing, including functional, security, and performance tests. Deployment strategy with minimal downtime. 
  • Maintenance and Support: Ongoing maintenance plan post-launch. Technical support with agreed SLAs (Service Level Agreements). Other non-functional requirements such as performance, security, maintainability, and scalability to ensure a robust and reliable platform should be taken into account.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

Built a great landing page in 10 days, and automated a big part of our workload in receiving applications and consultants profiles

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

They delivered on a timely manner, however required several sanity checks on my end. Overall, I was satisfied with the result.

What was your primary form of communication with Goodspeed?

• Virtual Meeting
• Email or Messaging App

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

Goodspeed is very responsive, and they try their best to put themselves in the shoes of their clients. They made very good suggestions on product design, and were able to comprehend my requirements pretty quick.

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

Running more sanity checks on work delivered, as some minor functionalities were not working when delivered to me. Other than that was a great pleasure working with the team.