Nuventure Connect

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and position.

I am the Co-Founder of LuxTag

Describe what your company does in a single sentence.

LuxTag is a brand-new, cutting-edge system that represents physical items with blockchain addresses.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What specific goals or objectives did you hire Nuventure Connect to accomplish?

• We increased the size of our staff and added employees to our engineering department around a year ago. We brought on Nuventure Connect to cover a gap in our team skill set while we hired our core staff and grew the company.

SOLUTION

How did you find Nuventure Connect?

Referral

Why did you select Nuventure Connect over others?

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

How many teammates from Nuventure Connect were assigned to this project?

6-10 Employees

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

With Nuventure Connect, we have a rolling contract for the augmentation of development workers. After we created a job description, they found and prescreened a number of applicants they believed would be a good fit for us. 
After that, we put the prospects through our internal interview process, which included both an interview and a technical challenge. They would report to Nuventure Connect for any HR-related matters, so we concentrated more on the technical elements than the cultural fit of the team.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

The performance of Nuventure Connect has us quite happy. With this engagement, we've been really laid-back and transparent; we haven't set KPIs or kept track of results. Since the team has consistently delivered on its promises, we are not concerned with numbers. We are actually relieved of this strain because we are not required to keep an eye on the relationship.

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

Every stage of their project management is outlined. We communicate via Slack and Google Meet and handle tasks using Jira.

What was your primary form of communication with Nuventure Connect?

Virtual Meeting

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

The thing about Nuventure Connect that most strikes me is how similar their culture is to ours. The three Hs that characterize our culture are hunger, humility, and high intelligence. They're very much in line with us after speaking with their talent acquisition team and going through the hiring process, which makes them different from other suppliers I work with.

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

Nothing needs to be improved; there haven't been any problems or hiccups.

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and position.

I am the Head Of Network Operations of Inuvi

Describe what your company does in a single sentence.

Our goal is to use meaningful health data and insights to power millions of healthier futures.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What specific goals or objectives did you hire Nuventure Connect to accomplish?

• Customized Software Development

SOLUTION

How did you find Nuventure Connect?

Referral

Why did you select Nuventure Connect over others?

• Referred to me
• Company values aligned

How many teammates from Nuventure Connect were assigned to this project?

2-5 Employees

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

We get assistance with custom software development from Nuventure Connect. The program is a SaaS solution for healthcare administration. Users can make an appointment schedule, take pictures of exams, and create a patient form. React, Symfony, and PHP have all been used in the creation of Nuventure Connect.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

Everything has gone smoothly so far. The prototype was finished and the scope was not altered.

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

The communication between our experts and Nuventure Connect's staff went perfectly throughout the entire process. We adhered to the timeline and kept a close eye on the project's development, making adjustments as we went. Team meetings, video conferencing, and frequent, in-depth reporting were effective.

What was your primary form of communication with Nuventure Connect?

• Virtual Meeting
• Email or Messaging App

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

Dealing with experts of this caliber makes you mentally ready for potential communication breakdowns. Myths of developers' "arrogance" are dispelled by Nuventure Connect, which demonstrates enthusiasm in the project and a readiness to modify certain features at will.

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

The only issue with Nuventure Connect is that, without the assistance of their past clientele, it's difficult to locate them. Other than that, no remarks, worries, or substitutes are present.

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and position.

I am the Co-founder of Medichecks

Describe what your company does in a single sentence.

We provide a rapid, simple, and cost-effective method to learn more about your health.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What specific goals or objectives did you hire Nuventure Connect to accomplish?

• Custom Software Development

SOLUTION

How did you find Nuventure Connect?

Referral

Why did you select Nuventure Connect over others?

• Good value for cost
• Referred to me

How many teammates from Nuventure Connect were assigned to this project?

6-10 Employees

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

We developed the user flows and specified the user experience throughout the design phase of the project with Nuventure Connect. We determined the application's primary functions and selected the layout.We conducted usability testing on a prototype that Nuventure Connect helped design.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

The product is being made available to our clients, and end customers will continue to get assistance. New business models are being created to reach a wider audience.

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

We have had a skilled, informed, and well-organized project manager working with us the entire time. She is a great resource for spotting risks, potential issues, and figuring out what our end customers might need because she is very knowledgeable about the project. The cooperation has gone well, and we have come up with a method that works well for everyone. 

We have established a productive development process and collaborate closely with release schedules and deadlines to ensure that we are proceeding as planned. We've always participated in the decision-making process, tested the product, and ensured that it meets the needs of our end consumers.

What was your primary form of communication with Nuventure Connect?

• Virtual Meeting
• Email or Messaging App

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

Their degree of involvement, knowledge, and effective communication were outstanding.

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

Any member of the team should have been able to quickly understand and use the process documents to proceed. Though it's not really a critique, I believe they might have done a better job in this area.

BACKGROUND

Introduce your business and what you do there.

I’m the CRO of CyberFortress, a data backup and recovery business.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What challenge were you trying to address with Nuventure Connect?

We needed help with application development for our website and backend.

SOLUTION

What was the scope of their involvement?

Nuventure provided us with the website development and built our backend control panel, using Jekyll, PHP, and Python for the project. The team adopted the site from a previous developer who had left; they learned the process and maintained the site for us. The site is a marketing and lead generation website for SEO optimization where users can log in and manage their services on the backend. The team helped us add a blog and a knowledge base.

Additionally, Nuventure provided us with ad-hoc development roles monthly, helping us fill positions we were trying to hire for or do in-house.

What is the team composition?

We worked with 3–4 teammates from Nuventure, including a project manager, a developer, and a member of their executive team. At certain times, we had 2–3 developers helping us. 

How did you come to work with Nuventure Connect?

I had used Nuventure in my prior companies. When we acquired this business, I reached out to them because we had some projects we needed to do quick development on. For this project, we reached out to their sales and executive teams, and they were able to facilitate the contract signing to help us. 

How much have you invested with them?

We spent around $30,000. 

What is the status of this engagement?

This project lasted from September 2021–March 2022. Even though the project is completed, we still contract with them for updates and maintenance as needed.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

The metric for Nuventure’s success was their quick response and on-time competition of the project. We don’t have technical metrics. 

How did Nuventure Connect perform from a project management standpoint?

The project manager performed well, and the team stayed within our budget. We used Jira for project management and Slack and Zoom for communication. 

What did you find most impressive about them?

Nuventure has been doing this for a long time. I employed them for the first time around 2009, so they have been doing custom software development for at least 13 years, and their executive team has remained the same. Their expertise was why I trusted them with this job. 

Are there any areas they could improve?

I don’t think they need to improve anything. 

Do you have any advice for potential customers?

Nuventure is a good company to work with!

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and your position there.

NetProtect provides a wide range of privacy and security solutions for businesses and consumers. Customers trust us to keep their personal information and business data, private and secure. I am the VP of Marketing.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

For what projects/services did your company hire Nuventure Connect?

The Nuventure Connect team created an event marketing tool for NetProtect that allows to easily collect and nurture leads captured at events. The Nuventure team created a white label web application that can be used by any of our privacy brands, at any event.

What were your goals for this project?

Our project required a web portal - from both an admin perspective, and a user - that allowed us to nurture leads. The portal needed to be easy to use, with a good user experience. We also needed to be able to communicate with users through email.

SOLUTION

How did you select this vendor?

We had previously worked with Nuventure in the past. The decision was made by the SVP and VP of Marketing.

Describe the project and the services they provided in detail.

The Nuventure team wireframed from the project and handled all development from start to finish.

What was the team composition?

We worked with the Project Manager and developer over a period of roughly 45 days to develop the web portal.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

Can you share any information that demonstrates the impact that this project has had on your business?

The solution was launched on time, and met our needs.

How was project management arranged and how effective was it?

Our project manager communicated with us through both Slack and email.

What did you find most impressive about this company?

The most impressive aspect of Nuventure is their ability to quickly understand the requirements an execute, without requiring significant hand holding. Their ability to take an idea, understand the use case, and execute is remarkable - and then their communication skills really set them apart from competitors.

Are there any areas for improvement?

I think it would be difficult to get any better than they already are. They were excellent from start to finish.

BACKGROUND

Introduce your business and what you do there.

I’m the innovation manager at MegaGroup Trade Holding, a wholesale distributor for water technology products. 

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What challenge were you trying to address with Nuventure Connect?

We needed a partner who could help with our digitization strategy and an IoT project. 

SOLUTION

What was the scope of their involvement?

Nuventure Connect has been developing our B2B and B2C e-commerce platform and knowledge-based apps in both iOS and Android. For the IoT project, they've helped us update our devices and turn them into smart devices. They’ve also done some embedded programming, cloud programming, and edge computing; they even built a dev application layer, which integrates with our ERP system. The team uses PHP, Python, and Embedded C for the projects.

For the e-commerce platform work, Nuventure Connect is part of a larger team, but they’ve been doing the IoT project independently, building everything from scratch. They’ve also helped us choose the best apps and hardware for the project.

Beyond those tasks, they also do server monitoring and ensure our apps are deployed correctly. They have a design team that does computer-aided design (CAD) and provides content management and editing services.

What is the team composition?

The team consists of about 15 people across project management, development, and design.

How did you come to work with Nuventure Connect?

A few friends recommended them.

How much have you invested with them?

We’ve spent about €250,000 (approximately $280,000 USD).

What is the status of this engagement?

We partnered in November 2017, and the work is ongoing.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

We generate about €100,000 of revenue a year, and around 35% of that comes from the e-commerce platform that Nuventure Connect helped build. They made the platform faster and reduced how much money we spent on it. They also helped us get more visibility in the European market.

How did Nuventure Connect perform from a project management standpoint?

They have daily sprints and try to follow up with us after every meeting. 

What did you find most impressive about them?

Their communication is fantastic. I can reach them anytime I need to, and they’re highly flexible. 

Are there any areas they could improve?

They spend quite a bit of time understanding project scopes and requirements, which isn’t necessarily a bad thing, but it does slow down the workflow.

Do you have any advice for future clients of theirs?

If you’re an organization that revolves around physics and math, they may need more engineers that understand those subjects.

UPDATED REVIEW

This review was updated by Berry Sonnenschein (Program Coordinator, Stichting WaterStarters) and Harm De Visser (Business Development Manager, MegaGroup Trade Holding) on April 6, 2020. The original star ratings were: Overall - 4.5, Quality - 5, Schedule - 5, Cost - 4.5, NPS - 5. New content is below.

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and your position there.

MegaGroup and WaterStarters are companies registered in the Netherlands working to bring clean and safe drinking water to people in developing countries. Our mission is to invest in water solutions together with communities and spark economic growth. 

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

For what projects/services did your company hire Nuventure Connect?

We needed a platform where projects/borehole sites were visible on a map. Simultaneously we needed to have the contributions by investors and other fundraisers to be shown on the platform. Nuventure was helpful in the design of the platform but also helped with advising on a PSP provider. They support us by designing all kinds of projects in water treatment. They do this by making cad drawings and giving technical support so they are very wide experienced.

What were your goals for this project?

We needed a website which was simple to access and contained a trendy look. We wanted to help the companies who have a relationship with us in finding the right sustainable solutions!

SOLUTION

How did you select this vendor?

A colleague had a previous positive experience with them and so we went along with them.

Describe the project and the services they provided in detail.

It is an ongoing project in designing water orientated solution in various sectors like garden, agricultural irrigation, livestock, pool and geothermal. Major features: Web service for syncing heat pumps from Perfion Django web service for building a local database of heat pumps using Perfion API. iOS and Android app Filter and suggest best heat pump as per Location, Dimensions of the Pool and usage (swimming season) based on COP values Sort heat pumps based on its efficiency Energy cost chart for heat pumps Redirect user to web shop Admin Dashboard Manage heat pumps User management Design Initial design prototype Mobile app design Testing QA testing

What was the team composition?

We were assisted by  2 developers. 3 designers and a project manager.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

Can you share any information that demonstrates the impact that this project has had on your business?

Our program is still to start in the coming months. So far feedback on the webpage has been very positive. In the last few years they made it possible to design more than 400 gardens with efficient, sustainable irrigation. A job very well done!

How was project management arranged and how effective was it?

Project management was extremely effective because we communicate a lot in teams from Microsoft to be aligned. We worked in 2 week shifts in which problems were tackled. After testing we moved on to the next developments. This led to a fruitful development.

What did you find most impressive about this company?

Their flexibility and ability to translate your thoughts into development was impressive. 

Are there any areas for improvement?

Extremely proactive, despite different working time zones. Their partnership has been tremendous. Of course there are always areas of improvement by training them to do their service in other areas as well but that depends on us giving them training in those sectors so they are able to support us again whit their way of working.

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and position.

I am the CEO of Ledn Inc.

Describe what your company does in a single sentence.

We are a financial services company that was founded especially for Bitcoin and other digital assets. We offer traders, savings accounts, and loans to owners of these assets.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What specific goals or objectives did you hire Nuventure Connect to accomplish?

• we were seeking a development partner to oversee our point of sale technology. This would enable us create the initial iteration of our product and incorporate several data streams into the framework.

SOLUTION

How did you find Nuventure Connect?

Online Search

Why did you select Nuventure Connect over others?

• Pricing fits our budget
• Good value for cost

How many teammates from Nuventure Connect were assigned to this project?

2-5 Employees

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

We conducted a thorough product scope process under the direction of Nuventure, utilizing all standard collaboration systems to support our workstreams. In the end, Nuventure provided us with a cloud-based system architecture that we believe would be reliable and expandable to meet our business requirements.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

We got a full project scope on time and on budget despite the scope and scale of the project growing through the process. The team were unbelievably flexible, super intuitive around the soft items and gave key feedback that we needed not just around the software elements but also on the business model.

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

They are brilliant communicators. They run the project well and integrate technology into the process. Such is the case, we have all been fully remote through the process and I feel we have managed to operate as one team. The only timeline slips have come from our end due to deliverables from client to Nuventure. They remain on track with all their project deadlines thus far.

What was your primary form of communication with Nuventure Connect?

Virtual Meeting

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

They are more than professional developers. They are start up experts, they understand business models, can calibrate the set presentation of the business and really add value beyond the coding. In doing this, they are able to give us confidence as we run our fund-raising that we have the right technology partner.

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

Nope, this group is authentic.

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and position.

I am the Founder

Describe what your company does in a single sentence.

major contributor to the Swell protocol, DAO, and ecosystem.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What specific goals or objectives did you hire Nuventure Connect to accomplish?

• Web design

SOLUTION

How did you find Nuventure Connect?

Referral

Why did you select Nuventure Connect over others?

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

How many teammates from Nuventure Connect were assigned to this project?

6-10 Employees

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

To begin with, they looked into my competitors. They came up with a strategy and showed us the many kinds of websites they could make for us. We then went on to concentrate on the development. The group created a landing website for us that is tasteful, tidy, and well-made enough to showcase the caliber of our industry. They will also begin managing our marketing moving forward. They were extremely prompt, competent, and attentive, which is why we trust them with that procedure.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

It was excellent that Nuventure Connect design the websites quickly. They also provided excellent client service.

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

We spoke with each other once a week, primarily via Zoom. They hardly missed a date, and their calls were regular. They have excellent communication skills, in my opinion. They responded to us within the next several days if I had any questions. I never experienced a break.

What was your primary form of communication with Nuventure Connect?

• Virtual Meeting
• Email or Messaging App

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

Their strongest suit was how well they worked as a team. It was evident that they operated as a cohesive team, with each member fulfilling a distinct job and collaborating effectively behind the scenes. Nobody was isolated. To determine the most effective method to use our websites, they held group discussions.

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

The communication was a little challenging at first, but it was resolved.

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and position.

I am the Director of Customer Operations of an it services company

Describe what your company does in a single sentence.

Enterprise cloud computing

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What specific goals or objectives did you hire Nuventure Connect to accomplish?

• Source talent

SOLUTION

How did you find Nuventure Connect?

Online Search

Why did you select Nuventure Connect over others?

Pricing fit our budget

How many teammates from Nuventure Connect were assigned to this project?

6-10 Employees

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

Sourcing talent for us globally to meet new customer requirements.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

All members referred to us are ongoing employees, great talent, met our desired requirements.

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

Everything is delivered as promised, with timely communication.

What was your primary form of communication with Nuventure Connect?

• Virtual Meeting
• Email or Messaging App

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

On-time delivery, and timely communication.

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

No