Seedium

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and your position there.

I am a SaaS founder and CEO of Smarter Contact which is an SMS marketing tool for real estate investors.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

For what projects/services did your company hire Seedium, and what were your goals?

I remember vividly in 2019, I had my startup built my a full stack developer from upwork. This dev built the entire software front to back only to find out one day he disappeared and I had no one to maintain the software. And to make matters worse I found the code was built in a monolithic and sloppy way making the code extremely difficult to maintain.

At this time I already had business and customers relying on the software so shutting down wasn't an option. I tried a few developers and NONE were able to maintain...and enter Seedium.

SOLUTION

How did you select Seedium and what were the deciding factors?

It is with the highest pleasure that I get to write this review of Misha and his team. To preface this review, I have hired dozens of developers over the years on Upwork. Misha took my project treating it like his own and their work far exceeded my expectations.

Along the process him and his team became an invaluable resource, trusted partners and someone I consider a lifelong friend. Their excellent communication was a staple that we built and further grew into trust and results.

We would have weekly huddles that made things clear and set the direction of the project. The tasks and progress were well managed, articulate, straightforward and the team was easy to work with.

They also have a centralized office with in-house developers which also made things highly productive. Do NOT make the mistake of hiring another dev shop...These guys are truly a gem and will work with your project to achieve the highest standards so you build it once.

Describe the scope of work in detail, including the project steps, key deliverables, and technologies used.

We managed the project in steps of first stabilitizing the system. From there we had to add developers to solve the bugs and add features to the system.

How many people from the vendor's team worked with you, and what were their positions?

In all we have a team of 6 FT employees including (3 back end devs, 1 front end, 1 QA, 1PM). Misha served as the PM and one thing that was most noteable, I was in the US and even with time difference he worked most nights until 9-10PM in Ukraine time from his home to make sure our project was succesfful.

THAT is the level of dedication that makes this company truly stand out. I am grateful for my work with Seedium and offer my highest recommendation.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

Can you share any measurable outcomes of the project or general feedback about the deliverables?

Our software has increased by 5X in revenue since we first hired seedium and have gained a massive market share. The software is stable and performs optimally given the difficult and hard to manage legacy code.

Describe their project management style, including communication tools and timelines.

We initially used Trello but moved to Jira for better managed springs and systematic agile approach

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

Their dedication, their professionalism, their friendship through the process.

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

I am a very critical person and have hired hundreds of people in my professional career. If I could find some points of improvement I would say it but Seedium are truly the best in the industry.

BACKGROUND

Introduce your business and what you do there.

Our company released a collaborating platform that helped women entrepreneurs find high-quality brand partnerships with female-founded businesses. I'm the founder.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What challenge were you trying to address with Seedium?

I wanted someone who could develop our product. I hoped to find a vendor who could work quickly and stay within our budget.

SOLUTION

What was the scope of their involvement?

When I approached them, all I had was the prototype. They developed our entire platform from scratch, and they built us a custom website that synched to the app. We don't offer in-app purchases, so the site allows users to manage their account. Users can upgrade or downgrade their account level, add a payment method, or purchase additional credits for the app.

The platform is built for both iOS and Android, and they also created an admin panel for our team. We can see the number of live and pending users in real time, and it shows analytics of user locations, industries, and active and completed collaborations.

What is the team composition?

I've had direct contact with the lead developer and their owner. The owner acts as a project manager, and I have the impression there are multiple team members who work behind the scenes.

How did you come to work with Seedium?

I posted the opportunity on Upwork and received around 25 proposals. Seedium's approach was the most professional, and they tailored their response to our project. They took the time to learn about my needs before reaching out, and their skillset, portfolio, and communication seemed like a really good fit for our team. I'm not an expert, so I asked one of our consultants to vet them. They established that Seedium was an experienced, quality vendor.

How much have you invested with them?

For the development, website, custom building, and the custom admin panel, we spent just under $25,000.

What is the status of this engagement?

We started working together in November 2018. The first version of the app is complete, but we plan to start work on version two in fall 2019.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

I had nothing before we started, and they helped get us on our feet. I have a lot of user feedback sessions, and users are always impressed by the app and how it works.

How did Seedium perform from a project management standpoint?

They managed the project well. We were in daily contact and usually had a weekly call. I always knew what they were working on and what was coming next. They used Jira, and they were easy to reach. I've been blessed with a great experience, and I've referred them to multiple people.

What did you find most impressive about them?

Seedium's professionalism and genuine care really set them apart from other companies. If I was ever disappointed by an element, they fixed it quickly. They were flexible, their communication was strong, and they always had ideas that would make the product better.

Are there any areas they could improve?

At one point, they ran behind and didn't let me know in advance. All I'd ask is that they make sure they keep me updated if they foresee missing a milestone.

Do you have any advice for potential customers?

Have weekly meetings with them. Work out a good schedule with them so you can have some overlap for those meetings.

BACKGROUND

Introduce your business and what you do there.

I’m the CTO of Field Service Profit Solutions. We provide a comprehensive, cost-effective software suite with free features designed to help small and medium-sized businesses manage and optimize their field service operations.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What challenge were you trying to address with Seedium?

We needed help with design and frontend engineering.

SOLUTION

What was the scope of their involvement?

Seedium has helped us shape our product in terms of design and has also provided expertise in converting them to a working frontend codebase. The team has uplifted a few of our features at Swivl.

What is the team composition?

We’ve worked with almost eight teammates from Seedium.

How did you come to work with Seedium?

We found them on Upwork. Their rates and the experience of the candidates looked good.

What is the status of this engagement?

We started working with them in January 2024, and our engagement is ongoing.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

It was very easy to onboard them, and the team started working from day one. They were pretty fast in understanding our existing process and codebase. They joined in between sprints, picked up tasks, and started delivering from the first week. Overall, the team has saved us time, and we see value from the point of hiring.

How did Seedium perform from a project management standpoint?

They’ve delivered on time. Moreover, it’s been very flexible to scale up and scale down the team.

What did you find most impressive about them?

The most impressive part of working with Seedium is their empathy toward the customer and their ability to ensure they provide the best talent quickly.

Are there any areas they could improve?

Everything has been good. There might be some minor issues, but they haven’t bothered us.

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and position.

I am the Co-Founder of RestoManager

Describe what your company does in a single sentence.

Reservations, gift cards, and AI starting at €59/month. Affordable and high quality. Exactly what your restaurant needs.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

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

• Full-time frontend employee

SOLUTION

How did you find Seedium?

Upwork

Why did you select Seedium over others?

High ratings

How many teammates from Seedium were assigned to this project?

1 Employee

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

Yevhenii has been working with us full-time for the past 5 months and has proven to be a highly skilled frontend developer. He consistently delivers clean, maintainable TypeScript/React code, communicates clearly, and shows strong ownership of his tasks. His proactive approach and reliability make him a valuable member of the team.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

Yevhenii developed the Book repository, entirely from the ground up. His work delivered several clear outcomes that demonstrate success.

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

Yevhenii always responds instantly and on time.

What was your primary form of communication with Seedium?

• Virtual Meeting
• Email or Messaging App

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

He is a skillfull worker.

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

No.

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and position.

 I am the Director of a software company 

Describe what your company does in a single sentence.

Video Game Studio

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

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

• Build back-end infrastructure

SOLUTION

How did you find Seedium?

Online Search

Why did you select Seedium over others?

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

How many teammates from Seedium were assigned to this project?

2-5 Employees

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

Seedium provided a complete solution to a back end infrastructure including features such as:

• API
• Authentication
• Database
• AWS cloud

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

Seedium provided:

• Consistent, timely communication
• Strong understanding of requirements
• Involved and suggested solutions or alternatives  

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

Seedium delivered:

• On time, or ahead of schedule
• Quality work
• Open to answer questions

What was your primary form of communication with Seedium?

• Virtual Meeting
• Email or Messaging App

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

Seedium provided cost-effective, high-calibre work in a timely manner without sacrificing quality.

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

No

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and position.

I am the Director, Engineering of Fabletics, Inc.

Describe what your company does in a single sentence.

Athleisure and lifestyle retailer.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

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

• Increase team velocity in delivering on key initiatives
• Complete test coverage on key systems and services source code

SOLUTION

How did you find Seedium?

Upwork

Why did you select Seedium over others?

• High ratings
• Talent interviewed well

How many teammates from Seedium were assigned to this project?

2-5 Employees

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

Seedium provided our team with two individuals that assisted on various key initiatives over the duration of our engagement. Deliverables included various API integrations with external vendors and other internal services owned by other teams in the organization and completing 100% test coverage in several of our critical systems .

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

100% Test Coverage. Consistent delivery on assigned tasks.

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

The communication and engagement with the team processes was above expectations. They consistently delivered on time. The Seedium team was able to work autonomously and we had confidence in them delivering on the requirements and seeking clarification when needed.

What was your primary form of communication with Seedium?

Virtual Meeting

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

I think the overall consistency and high level of software engineering discipline and aptitudes on the individuals was the most impressive.

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

I don't think there was anything that I would recognize as needing improvement. The team members already had a growth improvement mindset, accpeted feedback and pro-actively accountable.

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and position.

I am an executive at Healthplate

Describe what your company does in a single sentence.

We develop and provide new healthcare technologies.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

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

• Design a mobile application
• Develop a mobile application
• Maintain a mobile application
• Design and create a web-site

SOLUTION

How did you find Seedium?

Referral

Why did you select Seedium over others?

• Great culture fit
• Good value for cost
• Referred to me
• Company values aligned

How many teammates from Seedium were assigned to this project?

6-10 Employees

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

Seedium were tasked with designing, developing, and maintaining a set of mobile applications and a web-site for our project. They delivered all the key deliverables. 

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

The project is ongoing, and the milestones set until this point have been achieved. 

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

Seedium are well-organized and efficient. We had several people of contact, starting with project manager, and others if need arose. Communication was quick and extremely efficient. They deliver on time and on budget. 

What was your primary form of communication with Seedium?

• In-Person Meeting
• Virtual Meeting
• Email or Messaging App

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

In our experience, Seedium cares about the task and the project. They are extremely loyal and professional, going above and beyond of what others - in our experience - would do. 

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

I am sure there are, as we have been working with them for five years. But these were minor. We are extremely satisfied, and cannot think of anything major. 

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and position.

I am the CEO of Lab K19 GmbH

Describe what your company does in a single sentence.

Sport Software Technology Specialist

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

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

• Crate Front-End software technology

SOLUTION

How did you find Seedium?

Online Search

Why did you select Seedium over others?

• High ratings
• Good value for cost

How many teammates from Seedium were assigned to this project?

2-5 Employees

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

Creating a new Coaching platform 

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

Very successful 

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

They deliver on time and very good response rating

What was your primary form of communication with Seedium?

Email or Messaging App

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

They had very good engineers.

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

No

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and position.

 I am the Founder and CEO of an information technology company 

Describe what your company does in a single sentence.

We develop hiring software based in AI

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

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

• Develop the Frontend of 3 web applications
• Authentication service
• Backend integration

SOLUTION

How did you find Seedium?

Online Search

Why did you select Seedium over others?

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

How many teammates from Seedium were assigned to this project?

2-5 Employees

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

Seedium team successfully delivered three web apps including: 

• Code versioned in Github - Deployment in Vercel 
• Payment gateway frontend with Stripe 
• CMS integration for blogs 
• CI/CD pipelines

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

Fast development with quality. They have gifted and disciplined software engineers.

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

We experienced minor delays due to many constraints. However the team has reached an optimal pace now. Seedium's management is very helpful and empathetic. They offered full support and solutions every time we have issues.

What was your primary form of communication with Seedium?

Virtual Meeting

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

Discipline, quality, time management

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

There's nothing they need to improve on.

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and position.

I am the Managing Director of an it services company

Describe what your company does in a single sentence.

We offer high quality staff augmentation and technology outsourcing services built on the industry’s best practices that help our clients solve their unique business challenges.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

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

• Build a Saas product for our company

SOLUTION

How did you find Seedium?

Online Search

Why did you select Seedium over others?

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

How many teammates from Seedium were assigned to this project?

2-5 Employees

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

Our company hired Seedium to build a complex SaaS marketplace product, utilizing React on the frontend and Node.js on the backend.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

For over a year and a half, we had the pleasure of working closely with three of their developers, each one bringing their unique strengths and expertise to the table. 

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

The team was project-managed from our end.

What was your primary form of communication with Seedium?

• Virtual Meeting
• Email or Messaging App

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

We were consistently impressed with their technical proficiency, creativity, and passion for the project.

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

Nothing I can think of right now.