Wve Labs

BACKGROUND

Introduce your business and what you do there.

I’m the CEO of Ovvy, a real estate platform.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What challenges were you trying to address with Wve Labs?

We needed help with mobile app development.

SOLUTION

What was the scope of their involvement?

Wve Labs is helping us design and develop a native Android and iOS mobile app and a web-based app from scratch — the former is a higher-budget project, and the latter is a support page. The platforms aim to use a camera function and AI to help agents and people market their properties. Moreover, Wve Labs’ team helped us design the logo and create a color palette. In terms of features, the apps also have in-app storage for real estate listings, sharing functionalities, and a referral system.

Regarding the process, they’ve gone through a discovery phase to clearly understand our vision and provide their professional input. After that, they’ve given us design proposals, which they’re integrating into the app.

What was the team composition? 

We’ve worked directly with around five members of Wve Labs’ team, including Anthony (Head of Business Development), Dave (CEO), Ankit (CTO), a technical project manager, and a technical designer.

How did you come to work with Wve Labs?

We found Wve Labs via Clutch and chose them among 25 other potential providers because they had an attractive, beautiful website, which I was looking for in our app. In addition, Anthony got on a call with me immediately, and we hit it off; he seemed professional, understood what I wanted, and had everything I was looking for in a long-term partnership.

How much have you invested with them?

So far, we’ve spent around $100,000 with them for both platforms.

What is the status of this engagement?

We started working together in December 2022, and the engagement is ongoing.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

The app that Wve Labs has created meets our expectations and works as intended. We have full-integrated builds for Android and iOS platforms with functional designs. In addition, they’re almost done with the web app, and everything’s great on that front too.

How did Wve Labs perform from a project management standpoint?

Wve Labs has been meeting deadlines and running a little under budget, which we appreciate. Regarding tools, we’ve used Slack, Zoom, and Figma for communication and project management. I’ve also had the opportunity to attend their offices and have in-person meetings.

What did you find most impressive about them?

Wve Labs’ design quality has been fantastic — the apps have an attractive interface, thanks to their ability to execute our vision, language, and feel.

Are there any areas they could improve?

I don’t think there’s anything they can improve on.

Do you have any advice for potential customers?

I recommend trusting their expertise and letting them lead the way. In addition, feel free to ask them any questions.

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and your position there.

I am the Founder of Noize

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

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

This was a personal project that i was pursuing after Covid. The goal was to help professionals, students and health conscious people to better manage their work environment. I hired Wve Labs for UI design, App development and server operations.

SOLUTION

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

I got the reference of this company from a colleague who had previously worked with them. My major deciding factors were cost competiveness, their previous work with very clean UI and the hybrid nature of operations that enabled me to have a project manager in the US.

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

The scope included 6 phases:

1. Discovery/Ideation
2. UI Design
3. UI Integration
4. Development
5. QA
6. Deployment

The Discovery phase was quick and robust with their team identifying and helping me to narrow down the features. In the Design and Integration phases, i received prototypes of the app. In Deveopment phase, they provided versioned builds and the final product was delivered after QA which i signed off for Deployment. Tech stack used:

• Flutter
• Laravel
• MySQL
• AWS services

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

5 team members worked with me from Wve Labs. I was in communication with their project manager and tech lead. Other team members included :

• a UI designer
• Flutter developer
• a Full Stack developer

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

The project was recently launched and the initial set of users have given a really positive feedback. With my ongoing marketing activities, i am expecting to see a rise in daily active users. With whatever small stats i have so far, my average user is staying on the app for more than 2 hours everyday (which is a great start for a fitness and lifestyle app). The app's quality and the vendor's delivery speed exceeded my expectations, and I was excited about the end result.

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

From day 1, I was in constant touch with an account manager/project manager who was with me throughout the project lifecycle. This made it really easy for the Wve Labs team to understand my vision from a very early stage. I could communicate very easily with the PM who was in their LA office and he was always happen to serve me in the EST time zone as well. We primarily communicated through Slack and weekly phone calls.

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

Their design standards, communication and their ability to understand the vision of the project were very impressive. They were quick to identify the best Tech stack to fit my scalability needs along with latest industry standards. Another thing that stood out was the experience, clarity and knowledge that their CTO and CEO had over my meetings with them.

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

Would really love to see them venture more into providing after-deployment marketing services as well.

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and your position there.

Our company is specialized in producing, manufacturing and exporting gluten free products. I'm a marketing manager for Caremoli Gluten Free.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

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

We landed in Dubai (UAE) 3 years ago and we needed a new website here to represent our sister company Luca's Natural Food Trading. The goal of the website is to introduce our company in the market and allow new costumers to overview our products/services and contact us easily.

SOLUTION

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

We contacted Wve Labs because this company has been advised by a friend that created a an amazing website with them.

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

We scheduled call every week and Wve labs included our team in a chant platform in order to share every day news. Really useful for us and for Wve lab team.

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

There were 2/3 people working on the project. Developers and designers .

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

We now receive different emails directly form our website. While before, they were phone calling the office. The costumers now have a clear idea of our work. Wve Labs did an incredible job, and our website is 100% customer-friendly.

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

The communication was really smooth since the day 1. We have been included in a chat with their team where we were sharing all ideas and suggestions.

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

The communication and the patience in solving every issue fast and in a relaxed atmosphere.

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

none

BACKGROUND

Introduce your business and what you do there.

I’m a product manager at a sustainable food manufacturer.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What challenge were you trying to address with Wve Labs?

We needed their skills in web development and marketing.

SOLUTION

What was the scope of their involvement?

Wve Labs built our website from the ground up, relying heavily on the scope and requirements provided by our project manager. They’ve deployed coding solutions via HTML and made a customizable backend to allow us to make changes on our own. After completing the website, Wve Labs has helped us promote our offerings through their social media management and SEO marketing efforts. The team has always made themselves available to us for in person meetings in Miami or virtually.

What is the team composition?

We’ve worked with their project- and social media managers.

How did you come to work with Wve Labs?

Wve Labs stood out to us the most out of the companies that we interviewed in Miami. They met with us at their office and walked us through the entire process, from design to development and marketing. Though their Miami office is far from their California HQ, we strongly believed that Wve leads in the Miami area.

How much have you invested with them?

We’ve spent between $45,000–$50,000.

What is the status of this engagement?

Our ongoing engagement started in July 2021.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

Wve Labs has brought in significant boosts in our engagement and revenue. We can’t thank them enough for amplifying our digital presence by strategically maintaining our accounts.

How did Wve Labs perform from a project management standpoint?

We mainly communicate via Slack and Zoom. Wve Labs is a highly adaptable and accommodating partner — they’re committed to meeting deadlines despite any delays from our end and are always willing to incorporate our feedback into their work.

What did you find most impressive about them?

They’re a detail-oriented team that’s capable of producing quality work.

Are there any areas they could improve?

I can’t think of any constructive feedback at this point.

Do you have any advice for potential customers?

Come up with concrete ideas and be as open to listening to their team’s insights.

BACKGROUND

Introduce your business and what you do there.

I’m the founder of Puff Count, a mobile smoking cessation application. 

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What challenge were you trying to address with Wve Labs?

We needed help in app development. 

SOLUTION

What was the scope of their involvement?

Wve Labs added some features to our live application that was written in Swift Xcode. Those functionalities included friend invitations, Firebase database setup, a quit plan calendar, a settings tab, and more.

What is the team composition?

I worked with Ankit (CTO & Co-Founder), Dave (CEO & Co-Founder), and Anthony (Head of Business Development).

How did you come to work with Wve Labs?

I looked around for an app development agency, and I found Wve Labs through Google search. We reached out to them, and they initiated a kickoff call. We got the details set, and we started developing the app.

How much have you invested with them?

My overall investment was $24,000.

What is the status of this engagement?

We worked together from June–October 2021.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

Prior to this project, we only had an MVP that didn’t have any features, causing our users to be upset. Since Wve Labs implemented their improvements, the app received overwhelmingly positive feedback. 

Our app had complex features, and I anticipated some bugs. Wve Labs was very responsive whenever we encountered issues. Their team was accommodating and willing to work with me to ensure everything was sorted out. 

How did Wve Labs perform from a project management standpoint?

Wve Labs was good at project management. I only spoke to Ankit throughout the process, and he handled everything. We communicated using email and Slack, and we worked on designs using Figma.

What did you find most impressive about them?

Their price point was very competitive compared to other agencies. 

Are there any areas they could improve?

They could’ve added another person on their project management team. Ankit was running the whole show, and maybe someone could’ve helped him out. 

Do you have any advice for potential customers?

Have everything prepared ahead of time. Be very precise with what you want, and make sure you explain everything to the team to avoid any roadblocks down the line.

BACKGROUND

Introduce your business and what you do there.

I’m the head of business development for Switch on Your Brain. At our core, we’re a mental health research company, but we also have different off-shoots, including our online programs and mobile app. Our founder, Dr. Carolyn Leaf, also does speaking engagements, writes books, and hosts a podcast to help people deal with mental health.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What challenge were you trying to address with Wve Labs?

We’d digitized one of our popular mental health programs for the web, but the technology was outdated, and there were quite a few issues. As a result, we hired Wve Labs to create an iOS and Android version of the program to really take it to another level.

SOLUTION

What was the scope of their involvement? 

Our program is a 21-day brain detox that Dr. Leaf developed while working at her private practice. It’s a successful five-step program that leads people with anxiety, depression, and other mental health issues through 15-minute daily sessions.

To develop the mobile version, we had a few initial planning meetings to go over our goals. We’d already worked with an external UX/UI designer to prepare the app’s graphics and outline, so Wve was responsible for implementing them. They created an initial build within the first month or so and have gone back and forth with us on additional changes. Currently, we’re looking to resolve bugs, develop add-ons, and make further updates.

What is the team composition? 

Jon Reicher (Project Manager, Wve Labs) is my main point of contact. He manages our Skype group chat and answers most of our questions, but Michael (Lead QA Engineer, Wve Labs) and a few of their developers in India are also connected.

How did you come to work with Wve Labs?

I found them through a personal connection who is helping us build the app. We wanted to make sure that we knew more about Wve Labs because we’d had some underwhelming experiences with past developers. After a few calls, we liked their how detail-oriented they were and their dedication to communication, so we hired them. 

How much have you invested with them?

We’ve spent close to $100,000 after all of our add-ons, changes, and updates.

What is the status of this engagement?

Their work started in February 2019 and is ongoing.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

So far, we’ve launched the app and love the look. There have been a few issues with bugs, but I’m not sure if this is due to the code itself or if that’s to be expected. Despite the hiccups, their team has been very responsive in terms of finding solutions and guiding us throughout the process. We plan to continue working with them as we update the app.

How did Wve Labs perform from a project management standpoint?

We typically have weekly or biweekly calls depending on our needs, and Jon also sends us a report at the end of the week with everything they’ve accomplished. Beyond that, we have a Skype group chat with their QA lead and developers. I appreciate how quickly they respond to any issues that we may have. The whole team jumps in on calls and looks into solutions, so I never feel like I’m left in the dark.

What did you find most impressive about them?

Wve Labs has been very helpful and employ nice people. We’re not tech-oriented, so we often ask them for advice on things that we’re not sure about. Then, they let us know when something might not work or if there’s a better solution available, but the final decision is always up to us.

Are there any areas they could improve?

Nothing comes to mind other than the bugs, and they’ve been very good about addressing those.

Do you have any advice for potential customers?

Come prepared with what you want and be honest if you don’t know what’s going on. They’re happy to go over any concerns and are there to guide you through the process.

BACKGROUND

Introduce your business and what you do there.

I'm the CEO and co-founder of Parq Inc.. We built a marketplace where property owners can rent out parking spaces to drivers in a cheaper, faster and more reliable way than traditional parking. The property owners can make passive income while the drivers receive the best parking experience possible.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What challenge were you trying to address with Wve Labs?

We wanted to solve a parking problem, so we were looking to create an app that would enable property owners to offer drivers an opportunity to park in their unused parking spaces. We needed a vendor to help us turn our idea into reality.

SOLUTION

What was the scope of their involvement?

Wve Labs designed and developed an iOS app and a website for us, managing both the front- and the backend development. We designed the website, which they are integrating for us soon. They used PHP, SQL, and some other technologies for development. We also plan to build an Android version of the app.

What is the team composition?

We've worked with their project manager in India and another project manager in Los Angeles. We've also worked with their QA team. Wve is a very collaborative team where each of them add their own value and insight.

How did you come to work with Wve Labs?

We knew their CEO personally.

How much have you invested with them?

We've spent less than $50,000.

What is the status of this engagement?

We started working with them in June 2018 and the relationship is ongoing.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

It's still work in progress, but we've already shown their builds to our investors and clients. We're very excited to get the final product.

How did Wve Labs perform from a project management standpoint?

They're very responsive and have strong communication skills. Whenever we have a question, they're quick to answer it.

What did you find most impressive about them?

They don't only want our apps to succeed, but they also want our business to succeed. They allow us to do work at their office and they help us interact with our clients. They've created a very nice culture of many passionate people working together.

Are there any areas they could improve?

Not really. They're growing rapidly and I hope they'll continue to grow.

Do you have any advice for potential customers?

Go into the project with a collaborative approach and treat them like a partner. They have a lot of experience with various technologies, so they'll help you turn your vision into reality.

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and your position there.

We are an electromagnetic compatibility / electromagnetic interference testing and consulting firm that provides professional engineering services and equipment in all areas of electromagnetic compatibility and safety. I am a project manager for internal projects that target sales growth.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

For what projects/services did your company hire Wve Labs?

We hired Wve Labs to build an e-commerce app designed to improve the experience and efficiency of our sales process. 

What were your goals for this project?

Our goals were to enhance our client experience and streamline our company’s entire sales process, specifically quote processing. 

SOLUTION

How did you select this vendor?

We selected Wve Labs using Clutch’s “Top Los Angeles App Developers.” We submitted inquiries to the top 10 companies, but Wve Labs had the most competitive price and timeline. 

Describe the project in detail.

Essentially, I asked Wve Labs to convert our existing website to an e-commerce app. On the website, client quote requests and transactions may take days to complete; the app allows them to view prices, browse equipment and services, schedule testing times, order, pay, and review past purchases all in one place. I provided Wve Labs with our logo, desired colors, and examples of e-commerce apps I liked and they took the design from there. In addition to product listings, I requested tabs for detailed descriptions and a blog page. Developed for both Android and iOS, the app is also synched with our website, where customers can learn more about the equipment they are purchasing, track orders, access a payment portal, and build a user profile. 

What was the team composition?

I first worked with a project analyst to build out the scope. For the remainder of the project, I communicated solely with a project manager. 

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

The app accomplished both of our goals. Because it is synched with our pre-existing website, all orders are tracked and inventory updated in real time. Though we are finishing some of the setup before going live, we anticipate our customer base to use the app for all purchases. We expect our sales to rise with the improved client experience and our internal sales and inventory teams are looking forward to the more streamlined tracking system.

How effective was the workflow between your team and theirs?

The workflow was awesome—streamlined, simple, and efficient. There were actually times my project manager would remind me to prioritize requested feedback. All communication took place via Skype with direct, good quality calls, which eliminated the need for additional emails. Incredibly dedicated and supportive, the team met all expectations with communication, management, and scheduling that was swift and thorough. Although the app is a few weeks away from completion, the project moved smoothly from start to finish for four months with no delay.

What did you find most impressive about this company?

I was impressed with their UI/UX; I didn't make a single change to any of the designs. I understand this is probably pretty rare, but both the project analyst and project manager fully understood our company’s engineering and e-commerce needs. They had an impeccable ability to understand my vision. The app conveys complicated information in a very simple, understandable way, which is exactly what we wanted. Their price point is the most competitive in the market and their high-energy sales teams are fun and easy to work with. Our product is nearly complete, but it feels as if barely any time has passed. 

Are there any areas for improvement?

Wve Labs has a solid development formula. While I am sure there are a variety of ways things are completed in the app development space, Wve Labs could not have done anything better. I am more than satisfied with the end product.

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and your position there.

I’m a project manager at AccuTEST Systems. We’re experts in designing specialized valve-testing systems that utilize our industry-leading, automated lift assist device. We serve clients all around the world to ensure that their equipment is reliable, functional, and safe. I work with biomedical engineering companies as well, which is why I created this app.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

For what projects/services did your company hire Wve Labs?

We hired them to build us an internal project management app through which we could easily keep track of project progress and records.

What were your goals for this project?

Our main goal was to create a seamless and efficient organization and communication platform for our project managers and engineers.

SOLUTION

How did you select this vendor?

We searched online for app development companies and Wve Labs appealed to us the most for their youthful enthusiasm, timely communication, and their price. We wanted a team with a global presence as well.

Describe the project in detail.

I worked with a project analyst in describing our vision for our app; she was very articulate and conveyed our vision well to the business analysts who created the scope of work.

Their graphic designers and developers did an excellent job at creating our app, which is for both iOS and Android platforms. It's a communication and project management platform that allows biomedical engineers to interact with their clients, keep records of progress on projects, and consult/connect with experts in their field. We wanted all of this information to be kept in one place, which is what the app accomplishes.

What was the team composition?

I worked with a project analyst and was assigned a project manager as well. In addition to that, we had two developers and one graphic designer on board.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

The project managers that are using this app have given only positive feedback. The app is functional and well designed.

How effective was the workflow between your team and theirs?

The workflow was extremely smooth and we communicated regularly through Skype. They were responsive, understanding, and helpful throughout the entire process.

What did you find most impressive about this company?

Wve Labs went above and beyond at every stage of the development of our app. Their understanding of our vision and knowledge of app design were very impressive. We’re already discussing working together on another project.

Are there any areas for improvement?

The timelines for each milestone were often subject to change but Wve Labs truly committed and delivered per our established deadlines.

BACKGROUND

Introduce your business and what you do there.

I am the founder of TheNow, which is a new application designed to help its users eliminate digital distraction.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What challenge were you trying to address with Wve Labs?

I contracted them in order to build an Android mobile application from the ground up based on my concept and design.

SOLUTION

What was the scope of their involvement?

When I first approached Wve Labs, I had nothing other than an idea – they have been involved from the start of the project. They had a lot of input on color scheme, logo, and overall user interface, combined with my own instructions and feedback. The basic concept of TheNow was to help its users regain focus by preventing their distraction through phone notifications. The app is designed to ingest the user’s calendar and other related “busy” data and determine when they have a commitment or event. During the time when a user is scheduled to be occupied, the app will prompt the user to enable TheNow and thereby eliminate notifications. It also provides the option to send a custom text message or email to respond automatically during that set time block.

The hope is for Wve Labs to help me develop an iOS version later, once we have completed the development and launch of the Android app. As of now, the minimum viable product has been completed and we are in a controlled testing phase. They have offered to help with sales and marketing to boost product awareness within the market, but we have not had those conversations yet because I want to limit the current user base.

What is the team composition?

My immediate team included three people: Dave Shah [CEO, Wve Labs]; Arjun Dundoo, who functioned as my account point person [Project Analyst, Wve Labs]; and Saransh Sharma, who was our lead product developer.

How did you come to work with Wve Labs?

I sent out a request for proposals, focusing on companies that were located in Los Angeles. As a result of the RFP, I spoke to about six different companies. Ultimately, I chose Wve because they gave me a very human response to my initial message, and it felt like they genuinely believed in the product that I wanted to build. Their cost quote was also much more reasonable than the other proposals I reviewed.

How much have you invested with them?

So far, I have invested roughly US$20,000.

What is the status of this engagement?

We began our collaboration in March of 2017, and the work is still ongoing.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

Because the app is still at the testing stage, we do not yet have any kinds of metrics to demonstrate the impact of their work. So far, the app has been bug free and works smoothly in all tests, which indicates to me that the code is well written. From a design standpoint, I have received nothing but great feedback.

How did Wve Labs perform from a project management standpoint?

The communication within our specific pod and developmental team was well done, executed with detail but in a straightforward way. Their project management overall was effective, and they were very accommodating with my tight schedule. The fact that I work another full-time job has meant that their flexibility was essential. We communicated predominantly using both email and Skype, since a number of their employees work offshore. They sent me updates on the app as new steps were completed, and the general feedback loop was completed with very little drag. There is always going to be last minute changes with this type of work and no project ever perfectly adheres to a predicted timeline, but they did an exceptional job of both sticking to their plans and managing expectations. My experience with Wve Labs from the beginning to the present day has been nothing short of outstanding.

What did you find most impressive about them?

They took a genuine interest in my idea and they made me feel very comfortable working with them. I greatly appreciated their efficiency and honesty, particularly how clear they were about what was possible versus what was not. The overall communication from their end was excellent throughout the entire developmental process. As a company, Wve Labs is a little younger and a little less experienced, but what they lack in experience, they make up for in true hunger and passion for the projects on which they work. In the end, I think that attitude makes for a better product.

Are there any areas they could improve?

As exceptional as my experience with them has been, I would recommend that for future projects, they try to delve more deeply into a product at the beginning of the work. That will allow them to provide more suggestions early on and plan ahead a little better.

Do you have any advice for potential customers?

Do not be dissuaded from working with Wve Labs simply because they have a lot of developers working overseas. Even though sometimes their work hours are not ideal, the quality certainly outweighs any inconvenience from a timing standpoint.