Futured

BACKGROUND

Introduce your business and what you do there.

I’m the CMO and co-founder of Grason, a restaurant recruitment platform that specializes in finding temporary staffing.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What challenge were you trying to address with The FUNTASTY?

The local restaurant market is missing talented workers for permanent positions. We hired The FUNTASTY to develop a mobile app that would inform others of new jobs in the industry. We wanted to engage with people who only use cell phones and not email.

SOLUTION

What was the scope of their involvement?

Before starting the app, we had several meetings where we discussed the business. The FUNTASTY came up with the complete design and workflow, developing our iOS and Android mobile app from scratch. They also built a backend, via which we can control the app. We can track what is sent to users and which ones log into the app.

What is the team composition?

We worked with six to eight people.

How did you come to work with The FUNTASTY?

I previously worked with five or six IT development companies, but the engagements weren’t successful. A friend recommended The FUNTASTY. We were hesitant because they’re located in a different city. After seeing their ideas and approach in several meetings, we knew we wanted to work with them.

How much have you invested with them?

We spent over $90,000.

What is the status of this engagement?

We started working with The FUNTASTY in February 2018. The app launched in April 2018 and their team provides testing and maintenance support.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

Over the last ten months, we’ve made more than 20 releases of the app. The FUNTASTY team is exceptionally agile.

How did The FUNTASTY perform from a project management standpoint?

Their team is young but smart. They’re fresh and have fantastic ideas. We communicate with The FUNTASTY though Slack and have daily standups.

What did you find most impressive about them?

I appreciate their work ethic during our releases. There are no significant bugs, and their team can fix any issues within a few hours. They do a great job with testing.

Are there any areas they could improve?

No, there are none that I can think of.

Do you have any advice for potential customers?

Clients should let their team do the work. We had a few ideas, and their team was able to use them in a way that works with the app. The FUNTASTY knows the rules of app development and helps our business move forward.

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and your position there.

I’m the product owner of Jablotron Cloud Services. We develop Cloud-based mobile applications and web portals for alarms and HVAC systems.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

For what projects/services did your company hire The FUNTASTY?

We engaged The FUNTASTY to help us develop an unfinished mobile app.

What were your goals for this project?

We wanted to finish the project within a specific timeframe and release it to the market.

SOLUTION

How did you select this vendor?

We had worked with The FUNTASTY in the past and enjoyed their professional and constructive approach.

Describe the project in detail.

The app—built for iOS and Android—allows users to operate heating, cooling, and ventilation within a building. The FUNTASTY first analyzed the existing code and our project needs. They then rewrote parts of the app and finished the project.

What was the team composition?

We worked with a project manager, a UI/UX designer, a few iOS and Android developers, and several testers.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

The FUNTASTY met our deadline. We’ve released the app into the App Store and Google Play and are now working on new functionalities.

How effective was the workflow between your team and theirs?

The project ran smoothly from start to finish. We had daily stand-ups and regular face-to-face meetings to clarify open matters. We also communicated via Slack and Jira.

What did you find most impressive about this company?

The team had an open-minded and personable approach. They always found solutions to our challenges.

Are there any areas for improvement?

I can’t think of anything significant.

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and your position there.

I'm the lead Android developer at a small fintech company called Rubicoin. We have two mobile apps, Learn and Invest. Learn is a small app, with a book-like format, with which we teach our users the basics and fundamentals about investing. Invest is our subscription-based flagship app, through which our team of expert analysts recommends stocks.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

For what projects/services did your company hire The FUNTASTY?

We hired them for the development of our iOS and Android apps along with QA testing.

What were your goals for this project?

We wanted to launch the Invest product on Android and speed up our iOS development.

SOLUTION

How did you select this vendor?

Our head of IT previously worked for them and vouched for their passion and the quality of their deliverables.

Describe the project in detail.

They worked to get our Android app for Invest on the same level as our existing iOS app. We then added a QA engineer from The FUNTASTY to our project, who has now been with us for over a year.

What was the team composition?

We worked with an Android developer and a QA engineer throughout the engagement. We also worked with an iOS developer on an occasional basis.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

Our apps have run smoothly, with a 99.85% rate of crash-free sessions over the last few months. We’ve also had very few support tickets from customers. Refactoring has helped us keep up to date with the latest technologies.

How effective was the workflow between your team and theirs?

We communicate through Slack, Jira, and Confluence, as well as Zoom for meetings. Our conversation through Zoom was always effective, and we stayed on top of implementation, scheduling, and fixes through our channels. Our in-house team had whiteboard discussions, drawing flows and edge cases, and we kept The FUNTASTY informed through Jira and Confluence. They hit almost all deadlines, and their QA engineer established an almost perfect QA flow.

What did you find most impressive about this company?

They have an outstanding passion for IT, a sharp eye for detail, and they’re flexible. They never took development shortcuts. Their ability to take on changes fits well with our startup culture.

Are there any areas for improvement?

We had a few scheduling difficulties but resolved them easily.

BACKGROUND

Introduce your business and what you do there.

I’m a marketing project manager at medmix. We design and manufacture high-precision delivery devices for healthcare, consumer, and industrial markets. We leverage innovation and a global production network to serve customers worldwide.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What challenge were you trying to address with Futured?

We needed help with a complicated product finder project.

SOLUTION

What was the scope of their involvement?

Futured helped us build an online application. The team was responsible for the design and development of the platform. The app also had an integration of Excel lists as a database.

What is the team composition?

We worked with 2–5 teammates from Futured.

How did you come to work with Futured?

We found them through a referral. We chose them over other options because they had high ratings, their pricing fit our budget, they had a great culture fit, and they offered good value for the cost.

What is the status of this engagement?

We worked together from June 2024 to February 2026.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

Futured created something that wasn’t possible until then: a unified product finder. We saw a 20% better product search and 10% more leads within a one-year period.

How did Futured perform from a project management standpoint?

Futured’s project management was great. The team delivered on time. We communicated via virtual meetings, emails, and a messaging app.

What did you find most impressive about them?

Futured’s fast collaboration was impressive.

Are there any areas they could improve?

No, there weren’t any.

BACKGROUND

Introduce your business and what you do there.

I’m a QA analyst at a sports equipment retail company.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What challenge were you trying to address with Futured?

Mostly in-store operational efficiency.

SOLUTION

What was the scope of their involvement?

Futured provides full stack development for us, including backend, frontend, QA (in some projects).

What is the team composition?

We work with 2–5 teammates from Futured.

How did you come to work with Futured?

My company was already working with Futured when I joined the team.

What is the status of this engagement?

The company started to work with Futured way before I was assigned to this team (6/2024), but the engagement is ongoing.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

On projects I've worked on, Futured has for example helped us achieve a high reduction in processing time and many hours of employee time saved per year.

How did Futured perform from a project management standpoint?

We’ve gotten ourselves into a few situations where we’ve been "stuck". However, overall, Futured’s delivery is really great. We communicate via virtual meetings. We are adjusting our partnership, finding ways to improve mutually, which is important.

What did you find most impressive about them?

Futured has the same company mindset as ours.

Are there any areas they could improve?

I think that both have still something to improve, so nothing specific for now.

BACKGROUND

Introduce your business and what you do there.

I’m a product manager at a retail company.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What challenge were you trying to address with Futured?

We needed help developing and maintaining our internal application used for order management.

SOLUTION

What was the scope of their involvement?

Futured has developed an Android application. The team has also been responsible for the design, architecture, UI, backend systems, and integrations with other software.

What is the team composition?

We’ve worked with 2–5 teammates from Futured.

How did you come to work with Futured?

My company was already working with Futured when I joined.

What is the status of this engagement?

We started working together in May 2019, and the engagement is ongoing.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

The app developed by Futured had a great success. It is currently used in 17 countries, and we manage 1.5 million orders yearly via the app. The users has also increased user satisfaction, which we've measured through surveys and feedback.

How did Futured perform from a project management standpoint?

Futured has delivered on time for smaller features, but bigger ones have been delayed, which is natural with agile. We communicate via virtual meetings, emails, and messaging apps.

What did you find most impressive about them?

Futured’s developers are educated and keep up with the trends and new technologies. They can challenge and propose solutions, which creates added value. The communication is fast and reliable.

Are there any areas they could improve?

Perhaps they could improve their estimations and planning to better match expectations with reality.

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and position.

I am the Founder of YIAMI - Animic S.r.l.

Describe what your company does in a single sentence.

we provide a proximity-based app designed to overcome social barriers and foster spontaneous interactions between nearby individuals, leveraging geolocation and shared interests, our goal is to transform every physical space into a safe and stimulating environment where users can easily meet their "DAYMAKER"—a person or an event capable of making their day better.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

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

• design and develop the app

SOLUTION

How did you find Futured?

Clutch Site

Why did you select Futured over others?

• High ratings
• Great culture fit
• Company values aligned

How many teammates from Futured were assigned to this project?

6-10 Employees

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

1. Requirements Analysis and Design
Definition of Functional and Non-Functional Requirements: Creating detailed specifications for required functionalities such as geolocation, personalized profiles, and interest-based filters.
UI/UX Design: Developing intuitive, user-friendly interfaces to encourage spontaneous interactions with a design that fosters trust and connection.
2. Backend Development
System Architecture: Choosing a scalable architecture to support a growing number of users (e.g., microservices or monolithic, depending on requirements).
API Implementation: Creating RESTful APIs for communication between the frontend and backend.
Database Management: Configuring and optimizing the database to handle user profiles, interests, interactions, and geolocation data.
Integration with Geolocation Services: Connecting with external APIs (e.g., Google Maps or alternatives) to manage user locations.
3. Frontend Development
Mobile App Development: Developing the app using React Native, Flutter, or Swift/Java/Kotlin to ensure a cross-platform experience (iOS and Android).
Interface Optimization: Implementing a responsive and interactive design focused on simplicity and speed.
Push Notification System: Setting up a notification system to alert users of events or nearby people who could be their "DAYMAKER."
4. Security and Privacy
Data Encryption: Protecting user information and location data.
GDPR Compliance: Ensuring data is collected and managed in accordance with European privacy regulations.
Authentication and Authorization: Implementing secure login mechanisms (e.g., OAuth 2.0) and managing roles and permissions.
5. Testing and QA (Quality Assurance)
Functional Testing: Verifying key features like interest-based matchmaking and geolocation.
Usability Testing: Involving beta users to collect feedback on user experience.
Performance Testing: Analyzing the system’s scalability with load simulations.
Bug Fixing: Identifying and resolving technical issues.
6. Release and Distribution
testing the appa by way of testflight: Improving the app's visibility and ranking in app stores.
Post-Launch Monitoring: Gathering data on performance and usage to continuously improve the product.
7. Evolution and Maintenance
Regular Updates: Adding new features and optimizing existing ones.
Feedback Management: Continuously monitoring reviews and user requests.
Feature Expansion: Integrating new technologies, such as artificial intelligence, to provide smarter "DAYMAKER" suggestions.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

WE are still testing the app, all tester are astonished by the quality of the work made by Futured. 

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

Futured's service is truly outstanding. The project manager has been consistently available and incredibly supportive in every single aspect of the project. Their technical team comprises extraordinary professionals who are always attentive and dedicated to transforming our requests into reality. They have gone above and beyond by providing invaluable advice, enabling us to implement the project flawlessly from every perspective. Moreover, their commitment to excellence is unmatched, as they have met every deadline on time without exception. Futured's workforce exemplifies professionalism, reliability, and expertise—it was truly a pleasure to collaborate with such a remarkable team!

What was your primary form of communication with Futured?

Email or Messaging App

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

the exceptional quality of the human capital, the internal organization, the way people discuss issuesl the respectful and kind relationship among workers

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

no so far

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and position.

 I am the Head of Product of an ecommerce company 

Describe what your company does in a single sentence.

Music / E-Commerce

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

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

Product Design

SOLUTION

How did you find Futured?

• Online Search
• Clutch Site

Why did you select Futured over others?

• High ratings
• Pricing fit our budget
• Great culture fit

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

Futured work on product design for our mobile application. This included design system, concepts, prototypes, etc.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

Project was delivered in a timely manner with extremely high quality. Futured went above and beyond our expectations!

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

Yes, they delivered on time, and they were extremely receptive to feedback. They also provided good recommendations.

What was your primary form of communication with Futured?

• Virtual Meeting
• Email or Messaging App

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

They went the extra mile to ensure that the work they delivered was high-quality and that the client was satisfied.

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

None that come to mind.

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and position.

I am the IT Project manager of Decathlon Czech Republic

Describe what your company does in a single sentence.

Retail with sport equipment.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

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

• To develop a queue management system

SOLUTION

How did you find Futured?

Referral

Why did you select Futured over others?

• High ratings
• Close to my geographic location
• Great culture fit
• Good value for cost
• Referred to me
• Company values aligned

How many teammates from Futured were assigned to this project?

6-10 Employees

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

1. requirements collection 
2. design the application 
3. development and process consultancy 
4. development (agile) 
5. testing 
6. deployment and bug fixing 
7. providing of the service based on SLA

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

Saved man-hours thanks to efficient order handover Increased customer satisfaction

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

The whole cooperation was as smooth as possible.Problems were solved rather quickly and in time.

What was your primary form of communication with Futured?

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

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

They have an impressive company culture and are nice people to work with + great value provided.

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

We need to work on the clear project management and to be more proactive in the risk finding.

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and your position there.

I am Senior Business analyst in a Telecommunications company in Europe

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

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

The aim is to design, develop a Mobile App for customers to be able to handle their account.

SOLUTION

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

After several rounds of RFI, RFP, Futured was selected as their proposed design for the app, the methodology in Mobile App development and their knowledge and expertise about Mobile apps were very deep and gave us confidence.

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

The scope is to deliver a new Mobile App from scratch, including design, navigation, accessibility. Design with wireframes and UI delivered. Development with continuous automatic delivery of updated apps for testing.

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

We had: 1 project manager 2 developers 1 designer 1 QA engineer

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

App is not launched yet.

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

We have weekly status points. We receive daily updates of the app. We have a board to follow issues and questions.

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

Their knowledge and expertise in developing apps is extended and they have experts to follow all the steps in app developments, from design to testing (including accessibility).

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

Not really