HBM

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and position.

I am the Co-Founder & Managing Director of Energi.Ai

Describe what your company does in a single sentence.

Energi.AI is a SaaS platform that automates environmental data collection and analysis to help organizations reduce energy, water, waste, and emissions while improving operational efficiency.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

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

• UI/UX design of platform
• Building data algorithms
• Integrations
• Developing AI features that enable the platform to provide accurate carbon footprint insights

SOLUTION

How did you find HBM?

Referral

Why did you select HBM over others?

• Close to my geographic location
• Pricing fit our budget
• Great culture fit
• Good value for cost
• Company values aligned

How many teammates from HBM were assigned to this project?

6-10 Employees

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

HBM supported us through the full product development cycle, from product discovery to roadmap planning. They delivered the first MVP of our platform capable of reading and processing thousands of energy invoices and built integrations to fetch energy data from the Norwegian grid. Their team also designed a clean, user-friendly interface, implemented AI-driven features for real-time carbon footprint insights, and ensured quality through testing and continuous improvements.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

The project delivered a production-ready solution we could immediately present to businesses. The integrations that were built allowed us to give companies a clear view of their carbon footprint along with practical steps to reduce it. This not only validated our concept but also opened doors to customer conversations and created momentum for the next stage of growth.”

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

Their project management was very structured but also flexible when we needed changes. They delivered milestones on time and kept us updated regularly, so we always knew where things stood. Whenever we had new requests or needed adjustments, they responded quickly. 

What was your primary form of communication with HBM?

• Virtual Meeting
• Email or Messaging App

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

What I found most impressive about them was how service-minded and responsive they were. Their work let me focus more on business and sales, knowing the IT side was in good hands. In short, HBM has been instrumental in helping us scale our tech team quickly and successfully.

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

Overall, we're very happy with HBM’s work.