Startup to Scaleup: Savvycom’s Strategic Partnership for Next-Level Product Development

Founded in 2021 and based in Nevada, US, KNOWME™ is a fast-growing tech startup focused on the technology, information, and internet sectors, with tremendous potential to reshape job hunting. They are revolutionizing the job market by redefining how job seekers present themselves, moving beyond traditional resumes with personalized video profiles that highlight unique skills.

By partnering with Savvycom, a trusted IT service provider known for flexible and agile development approach, they gain a strategic advantage. Savvycom specializes in delivering tailored solutions that align with business goals and user experience, making us the ideal partner to optimize and scale KNOWME platform. Savvycom’s ability to provide end-to-end tech expertise, from software development to UX design, ensures the client’s innovative product reaches its full market potential.

Transitioning from MVP to Full Product Development

After building an MVP with a core team and freelancers, KNOWME secured funding for the next phase. They aimed to scale their social app for young users but needed to expand quickly with a trusted development team for long-term success.

Internal Resource Constraints

The client’s core team was already stretched thin and couldn’t handle the expanded workload. They needed a trusted development partner to help scale without overburdening their internal teams.

Startup Culture and Market Understanding

As a social app for the youth market, it was vital that the development team not only had technical expertise but also understood startup dynamics and the cultural preferences of young users. They needed a partner with experience in building for startups and delivering apps that resonate with their audience.

Strategic Advisory for Business and Technology

We provided KNOWME with a dual approach that involved both technical consulting and business strategy insights. Our recommendation to break the product roadmap into smaller, iterative releases allowed the client to gather user feedback more frequently and adjust their features based on real-world behavior.

Tailored Team Setup

Savvycom built a cross-functional team of developers, business analysts (BAs), and designers who worked closely with the client’s internal resources. This ensured alignment not only on the technical side but also in terms of product vision, process integration, and business goals.

Seamless Process Integration

From the start, we made sure that our team adhered to KNOWME’s development workflows and code standards. This integration of processes ensured that new hires could contribute without disrupting existing practices, maintaining code quality and smooth collaboration.

Adapting to Design Challenges

Initially, our designs didn’t align with the USA market preferences. Through collaboration with the client, we adjusted the design style, ensuring the product met the expectations of their young audience. This iterative design approach was crucial in maintaining relevance and appeal to the target users.

Agile Development

We adopted agile methodologies to ensure flexibility in the product’s development. This allowed KNOWME to continuously test new features with real users and quickly implement changes, making the product more dynamic and responsive to market needs.

Successful Team Integration and Long-Term Collaboration

Over the course of a year, Savvycom helped KNOWME rapidly scale their development capabilities by integrating a dedicated external team. This allowed them to balance their internal resources while maintaining the momentum needed for their app’s growth.

Iterative Product Releases

By breaking down the release roadmap, the client was able to test features more frequently, gathering actionable feedback. This led to improved user experiences and allowed the app to evolve in response to user needs.

Enhanced Market Fit and Design Quality

After refining our design process to align with U.S. preferences, KNOWME saw an increase in satisfaction from their target demographic, ensuring that the final product resonated with their young user base.

Optimized Internal Resource Use

By outsourcing development to Savvycom, our client was able to focus their core team on strategic decisions and high-priority tasks. This optimized the overall workflow and resulted in a high-quality, scalable product ready for full market launch.