IrisPR Outsourced Development Case Study

Finding a new full-time Java developer turned into a full-time job. The Java talent pool in Phoenix, AZ is limited, which meant looking outside in very expensive markets. It became clear to Aly that she may not be able to afford a senior-level programmer.

“We are running lean as we continue to prove out the market. I needed a development resource that was senior enough to help me make critical technology decisions, and would also put their hands on keys and code, AND could fit in our startup budget. After a while, I realized I was looking for a unicorn.”

Not only was the Founders Workshop team able to get involved and make improvements right away, but Vincent was also able to help when customers started asking for custom development work.

“Vincent has stepped in as a technical leader more times than I can count. I feel totally confident putting him on the phone with customers and have brought him in at that idea stage with every opportunity. He really feels like part of our team.”

Founders Workshop was especially helpful when a special project went south.

“We hired another development team to execute a specific project for a customer. We had worked with this team before and been pleased with their output, but this time, it just wasn’t coming together.”

Founders Workshop volunteered to help manage the project and try to get the other team on track, but deadlines were being missed and the customer was growing frustrated.

“Vincent could have chosen to bad mouth this other team and take the work out from under them, but he was extremely professional and helpful. Eventually, we handed the project over to Founders Workshop and explained to the customer what had gone wrong. They were very understanding, and when we hit our new deadline and delivered a solution that worked just as intended, they were ecstatic. This was a win we owe to Founders Workshop.”

As the IrisPR platform improves, Vincent often comes up with creative feature ideas and is helping to build out a tremendous roadmap. Customers continue to be pleased with product iterations and the speed at which bugs are addressed.

“Product is the last thing I worry about now. Every person we’ve worked with at Founders Workshop has been wonderful, and we have total peace of mind. Startups would be crazy to not hire Vincent and his team as a resource.”