StartupCraft Inc

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and position.

I am an executive at Morpheus.Network

Describe what your company does in a single sentence.

At Morpheus.Network, we are intensely focused on helping companies and Government organizations eliminate inefficiencies and remove barriers to optimize and automate their supply chain operations. We help clients maximize revenue through digitization and process automation, protecting sensitive data, and untangling complex issues with the legacy supply chain system while delivering effective, equitable, and efficient global trade solutions.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What specific goals or objectives did you hire StartupCraft Inc to accomplish?

• We hired StartupCraft to build a blockchain-based masternode project to help bring additional Data Assurance to our supply chain platform.

SOLUTION

How did you find StartupCraft Inc?

Online Search

Why did you select StartupCraft Inc over others?

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

How many teammates from StartupCraft Inc were assigned to this project?

2-5 Employees

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

We hired StartupCraft to architecture a new platform to add to our supply chain Product Suite. The new platform leverages blockchains to create a system of nodes. These nodes help to validate the data we use in our supply chain.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

The supply chain masternodes project was a huge success and we have hundreds of users so far. I am especially pleased with the UI/UX of the platform which made onboarding new users a seamless experience.

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

We communicated primarily through Slack and virtual meetings. They used their custom-built Project Management software called Worklair.io to manage this project's deliverables, timeline and budget.

What was your primary form of communication with StartupCraft Inc?

• Virtual Meeting
• Email or Messaging App

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

The lead solution architect, Volodymyr, was exceptional to work with. He is a strong and clear communicator with excellent technical knowledge.

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

N/A

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and your position there.

I am the founder/CEO of iCreateImpact which is an app that helps patients and doctors by improving communication, security, and affordability with the mission to increase access to specialist care that is out of reach for many Americans.

Our solution is a mobile app that makes it easy for patients to directly connect to specialists virtually at an affordable cost. Specialists will monitor the patient’s health through the virtual platform and it’s AI-supported technology. All of our users will have access to a secure network for sharing medical information, referrals, and consultations, allowing specialists to easily communicate with their patients and their other providers free of charge.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

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

Our company had an idea for a app but StartupCraft was hired for consultation and development of blueprints. They also helped create a detailed timeline for the MVP development.

SOLUTION

How did you select this vendor and what were the deciding factors?

We talked to a lot of vendor and settled on StartupCraft because during their consultation, they were experienced, we liked their portfolio of projects, they took genuine interest in our vision, and gave honest and helpful feedback.

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

We had meetings where I would describe how I wanted the app to work, the way I wanted it to operate, and it's goals. After each meeting we would have a collaborative effort on the ideas for the blueprints. The blueprints for the app were made clearly and efficiently after each meeting and were changed as needed. At the end, I was satisfied with the blueprints and also the timeline for the MVP because a lot of consideration was given to my ideas and the mission of the project.

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

I primary worked with Volodymyr, who is the founder of StartupCraft. He was very knowledgeable and easy to work with. He has excellent communication skills and made working on this project for our company enjoyable.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

Other organizations we have worked with since we have worked with StartupCraft have said the blueprints are impressive. StartupCraft did an excellent job in making a complicated development of app into a easy to follow diagram that captures all the important components of the app's function.

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

Our communication was fast and easy and we also were able to use one of their created products for communication called Synchronos, which was extremely convenient as all of the project's details were easily available there.

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

This company was very impressive because of their knowledge and their ability to really understand the our projects goals and what we wanted to create with the app. Working with them felt very collaborative and productive. We were able to reach our goals working with this company.

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

I believe they did an excellent job and I highly recommend this company.

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and your position there.

I'm the co-founder and COO at a blockchain social platform

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

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

We hired StartupCraft to develop our web, desktop, and mobile app. They built our software from scratch.

SOLUTION

How did you select this vendor and what were the deciding factors?

My co-founder had worked with them before and gave had a very positive experience. He conducted thorough due diligence of potential developers and StartupCraft had the best capabilities.

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

They successfully develop the platform so far with all the features we wanted such as user wallet connection, smart notification, audio posts, polls, room logic, in-app access to third parties, social volume, etc. The UX and UI were also designed successfully following our instructions.

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

There are 8 people from the vendor's team working on our platform including a project lead, senior developers, back end engineer, designer, etc.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

The development of the platform is still ongoing and has been successful so far. The core functionality and running smoothly and the development of additional features is on schedule.

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

The team is very responsive and respects the deadlines. They have great tools to track the progress of different tasks. At any point we can see which team member is working on which task, how long they have worked on it as well as expected time of completion.

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

I am impressed with the speed at which their team is able to understand our needs and vision and how quickly they can develop a product. They also have a high level of flexibility if we want to ship a specific feature quicker.

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

We are really happy with their work.

BACKGROUND

Introduce your business and what you do there.

I’m the co-founder of BFast, a SaaS startup company. We’re developing an application for consumers and restaurants.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What challenge were you trying to address with StartupCraft Inc?

We needed their team to develop our mobile app.

SOLUTION

What was the scope of their involvement?

StartupCraft Inc has developed our mobile ordering application from scratch. It’s an iOS-friendly platform that connects consumers with various coffee shops and restaurants they want to order from.

We’re currently moving towards creating an optimized version of our app that caters to all types of devices. Additionally, StartupCraft Inc continues to apply integrations and develop functionalities to make sure that our app is always bug-free and up-and-running.

What is the team composition?

Our main point of contact is one of StartupCraft Inc’s founders. We normally work with a team of 2–4 resources from their team, depending on the stage of the project.

How did you come to work with StartupCraft Inc?

StartupCraft Inc was recommended to us by an acquaintance who tried their services in the past. Upon reaching out to their team, we saw how they attended to our project goals and how easily they understood our project from the get-go. Apart from that, Startupcraft Inc also offered us a quote within our budget and expectations, so we were happy to onboard their team.

How much have you invested with them?

We’ve spent $50,000 so far.

What is the status of this engagement?

We started in October 2020, and our partnership is ongoing.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

StartupCraft Inc is committed to delivering accurate and on-budget solutions. They’ve put together a reliable and user-friendly platform for us and even managed to do so before the deadline we set. Additionally, our iterations and additional features are quickly integrated into the app because of their efficient turnaround times.

How did StartupCraft Inc perform from a project management standpoint?

We use Kronos as our main project management tool. One of StartupCraft’s main strengths is their ability to provide accurate timelines and transparent reports. They always make it a point to follow their initial timetables, and they document everything to make the iteration process easier. Overall, I can say that they’re on top of the project management game.

What did you find most impressive about them?

StartupCraft Inc is a highly responsive team — I don’t find the need to follow up on anything because their team always gets back to us quickly and does their best to ensure that our needs and concerns are met. They make our goals theirs, and that level of dedication and attentiveness represents their work ethic — StartupCraft Inc’s team shows the willingness to grow with our team.

Are there any areas they could improve?

We’re happy with what StartupCraft Inc has delivered so far, but their planning can use more refinement. Over the course of our partnership, there’ve been times wherein the review stages have been excluded from the timetables, which has led to minor timeline adjustments. 

Do you have any advice for potential customers?

Communication is important, especially when dealing with a foreign team. While StartupCraft Inc is skilled in English, it will help to form a team of in-house members who are efficient communicators.

BACKGROUND

Introduce your business and what you do there.

I’m the founder of a software and consulting company. 

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What challenge were you trying to address with StartupCraft Inc?

We needed to bring a new software product to market.

SOLUTION

What was the scope of their involvement?

To begin our relationship, we provided them with sketches, customer comments, and flowcharts. We did most of the research and discovery, but they helped in that process. We started with scoping and wireframing the project with them. Then, they moved into graphic design. Once the graphics were laid out, we started weekly agile sprints. The project ended with customer testing.

What is the team composition?

We worked with about a dozen people. 

How did you come to work with StartupCraft Inc?

They had the rare qualities of programmers and willingness to take accelerated approaches to web apps.  

How much have you invested with them?

We’ve likely spent between $250,000–$500,000, possibly a little more than that.  

What is the status of this engagement?

We’ve been working with them since 2019. They did a good job with their early work with us, so we’ve continued working with them.  

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

The quality of their work is great.  

How did StartupCraft Inc perform from a project management standpoint?

They were usually on time and on budget. There were a couple of mistakes along the way, but their work was very good altogether. They used Synchronous and Jira for project management, and we communicated over Slack. 

What did you find most impressive about them?

We weren’t stuck with an account representative because we could work directly with the team.  

Are there any areas they could improve?

I can’t think of anything. 

Do you have any advice for potential customers?

Give specific details as quickly as you can.

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and your position there.

Our company is an advanced collaboration software and services company. I am the CEO.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

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

NetworkOS - Build a blockchain enabled community engagement platform to better understand how communities/organizations are connected and find the right people, at the right time, around the right ideas.

Our goals included data acquisition, data analysis, and clear/concise outputs. DEEP - Develop a modular, scalable virtual event platform that can be customized for clients and leverage best-in-class technology for video streaming, video conferencing, polls, etc.

SOLUTION

How did you select StartupCraft Inc and what were the deciding factors?

We selected StartupCraft to help us with this project after interviewing various partners. The deciding factors included expertise, excitement around the product, and cost.

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

They designed a back-end system and user interface after various scoping sessions, design sessions, and requirement scoping. The tech used include NodeJS, AngularJS, Python, Spark, NIFI, Hbase + Janusgraph, GraphQL, and ReGraph.

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

3-10 at any given time including a business analyst, project manager, database engineer, UI designer, and more.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

Overall, we have been very happy with the deliverables - they have allowed us to onboard various customers and deliver projects as necessary. Timelines have been met and budgets kept on track.

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

The project management was strong and kept us focused. We leveraged various communication tools including Slack, Google Suite, and Synchronos for task management.

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

Their ability to understand the customer problem, support our vision, and deliver on a tactical level is impressive. Their executive team is also highly engaged in our projects.

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

N/A

BACKGROUND

Introduce your business and what you do there.

I’m the CEO of a blockchain company. We have a blockchain-oriented financial platform and offer financial services to retail investors and qualified investors.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What challenge were you trying to address with StartupCraft Inc?

I was trying to find a company to build the financial modules for our platform.

SOLUTION

What was the scope of their involvement?

They built modules for our website, which enables people to place trading orders on cryptocurrency exchanges. The project also required knowledge of financial modeling and risk assessment.

Everything was built from scratch, including the modules, which StartupCraft connected to an external database.

What is the team composition?

There were 4–5 people; two of those were George (Co-Founder), our technical lead, and then there was a senior software engineer.

How did you come to work with StartupCraft Inc?

We found them on Upwork, and their pricing was good. They were proactive, compared to other companies. They’d worked on similar websites before, and thus, had a good background.

What is the status of this engagement?

We worked together from July–September 2020.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

They’re pretty good in terms of development in the blockchain space, and they also excel backend, in terms of integration and development. Finally, they did well working with servers.

How did StartupCraft Inc perform from a project management standpoint?

We used their internal software to communicate. It worked pretty well; they made it to manage each of their projects, and it allowed us to follow each module as it was being built. We assign specific tasks to specific people, and there was a chat feature.

What did you find most impressive about them?

They worked very fast and were responsive and available. The scheduled time for delivery was respected.

Are there any areas they could improve?

No, there’s nothing to state. There are always some little things that have to be adjusted during projects, but the service was great.

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and your position there.

I am the director of strategy and finance at John Wayne Construction. John Wayne Construction provides construction services to United States Government, discerning hoteliers, architects, interior designers, and prime contractors throughout the United States and the Caribbean.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

For what projects/services did your company hire StartupCraft Inc?

We needed a way to manage the time cards for several hundred laborers in the field. StartupCraftt helped us build a system consisting of 2 mobile apps, and a web app which provides a 365 degree view into the labor on our job sites.

What were your goals for this project?

Improve accuracy by eliminating hand written Paper Time Sheets & subsequent data entry. Increase transparency for our clients and our labor. Improve efficiency on the job sites.

SOLUTION

How did you select this vendor?

I interviewed multiple firms and received multiple proposals. StartupCraft was the best fit at the time and I would make the same decision today.

Describe the project and the services they provided in detail.

When JWCs work force arrives on a client’s project, all laborers will have the LbR mobile app ready on their smart phones to display their digital photo ID badge and their entire work history. Each project will have at least one team leader who will have the LbR MgR (Kiosk) app on their iPad.

To begin and end each day, the team leader will use the LbR MgR app to scan in and out each laborer. These scans will be GPS verified and time stamped; plus, laborers will review and confirm their hours by signing with their finger – so no more time theft or worrying about lost hours! Additionally, this process automatically creates daily and weekly reports and even creates certified payroll.

What was the team composition?

I am honestly not sure exactly how many people worked on this project from StartupCraft. I would guess more than 15 people but I only had direct interaction with 8. The size of the team and the team members fluctuated based on the stage of the development process we were in.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

This new system developed by StartupCraft completely changed the way we do business. This app was created as an internal tool and it has streamlined our payroll and AR process so much that we are considering changing our entire business model to offer these services to our competitors.

Overall, StartupCraft Inc developed a phenomenal product that will give our company a competitive advantage for a long time.

How was project management arranged and how effective was it?

Overall, the project management was effective, however this was an area that could be improved upon. It was not negative by any means, it just needed a different approach. Volodymyr, the owner of the company was our project manager and of course he has many demands on his time.

In my opinion, our project would have benefited from having a dedicated project manager under Volodymyr from beginning to end, to help him handle the smaller details. There were a few people who acted as project manager in title and in practice throughout the project but, it felt like my only constant point of contact was Volodymyr and as the owner of the company he did not have the time to be on every conference call the way a PM probably should.

What did you find most impressive about this company?

Extremely fast response time. Anytime an issue arose, you can rely on someone on the development team to respond within a few minutes. This was our companies first time working with a software developer so we had a LOT of questions and concerns. StartupCraft handled all of our concerns with great care, even when our concerns were in fact nonsense.

Are there any areas for improvement?

In my opinion, there is only one area for improvement. One project manager to be on every call from the beginning all the way to the end to ensure consistent communication.

BACKGROUND

Introduce your business and what you do there.

We are an IoT platform for agriculture. We create integration devices and communication networks to collect data from remote agricultural operations. We design and manufacture all our devices, and we make web applications that help users interact with those tools. I'm the software team lead.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What challenge were you trying to address with StartupCraft Inc?

Our area doesn't have a very large pool of technical talent for web development. My existing team couldn't handle the volume of work, so we reached out to StartupCraft.

SOLUTION

What was the scope of their involvement?

They helped build some additional features to help us meet our deadlines. They worked in tandem with us in Ruby on Rails, GraphQL, and React. The tools we added allow users to set up and receive notifications and alerts for device help. They also helped streamline the user interface and application settings.

What is the team composition?

They built a team of three people, with some additional advisors and analysts. We interacted directly with the developers, and we formulated requirements with a project manager.

How did you come to work with StartupCraft Inc?

Initially, I had a very small Ruby application I wanted help with. I found them on LinkedIn and asked them to take that project on. They did an awesome job, and we still use that application. If I ever need Ruby contractors, I turn to them.

How much have you invested with them?

We spent roughly $45,000-$50,000.

What is the status of this engagement?

For this particular project, we started working together in May 2019 and completed work in September 2019.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

All the features they developed are outstanding, and all our existing customers use them. Everyone is very happy with the work they did.

How did StartupCraft Inc perform from a project management standpoint?

They're excellent project managers. Most of our communication was through Slack, and we used Asana as a tracking tool. We had daily standups and project management meetings as needed.

What did you find most impressive about them?

They're very communicative and organized. They mobilized resources very quickly, and all their developers are highly proficient. They use test-driven development, which is uncommon for a contracting company of their size. They were a great fit for our needs.

Are there any areas they could improve?

I can't think of anything they should improve.

Do you have any advice for potential customers?

Come to the table with a clear, well-documented picture of your resources and what you hope to accomplish. If you provide that information, they will deliver incredible results within short timelines.

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and your position there.

I am the CEO of a mobile app company. Dub diversified LLC is a Mobile Health tech company.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

For what projects/services did your company hire StartupCraft Inc?

Startup craft developed our mobile app for both iOS and google play including design, development, and submission to app stores.

What were your goals for this project?

Our goal was to create an app based on my idea for a mobile waiting room for labor and delivery.

SOLUTION

How did you select this vendor?

I was referred to Startup craft by a friend. I interviewed at least 6 other mobile developers and Startup craft was, hands down, the most genuine, supportive, honest, easiest to communicate with day or night...even before we started working together on the project. I immediately felt their interest and support as if they were on my own team.

Describe the project in detail.

We developed a mobile app from start to finish. We initially did a lot of discovery and task planning to determine the most logical features and functions for the app. We tied that to design which was also very easy to finalize thanKs to very open lines of communication. They involved me at every level and every stage of the process. Once we finalized requirements and design, we began development which was completed on scheduled

What was the team composition?

We had a project manager, designer, front end and back end developers, quality control, and support from the CEO as well!

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

Can you share any outcomes from the project that demonstrate progress or success?

I went into this project with very little knowledge of the progress of making an app. I was able to communicate my needs/wants for requirements and the Startup Craft team was able to translate that into a product that far exceeded my expectations. In just 5 months, we have an amazing version 1 and continue to work on improvements to accommodate our users.

How effective was the workflow between your team and theirs?

There was a 7 hour time zone difference between me and the startup craft team, yet I would have never known. I was able to reach out to anyone on the team at anytime. As a startup, I was afraid I would need to hire additional tech support locally, but the startup craft team was so extremely supportive and inclusive to me that I did not have to. I felt very much a part of the team and communication was/is open and easy!

What did you find most impressive about this company?

The simplicity in communication and support. They were extremely professional, friendly, and fun to work with. They went over an above all of my expectations for communication and requirements development.

Are there any areas for improvement?

The experience was top notch. Knowing what I know now, having no previous experience, the only “thing” I wish I would have done sooner was ran my requirements that I thought were necessary past the back end developer that ultimately had simpler solutions in some cases. I feel this earlier involvement could have saved a little of their time for them.