Last year, a mid-sized North American SaaS startup, let’s call them “TechNova“, was gearing up to launch a game-changing software product. They had the vision, funding, and go-to-market strategy locked in. However, the only thing missing was the right development partner to bring their idea to life. After weeks of searching, they settled on a firm that promised fast…
Recently, a founder approached me with a dilemma. He had secured funding, validated his startup idea, and was ready to build his MVP. However, there was a problem; he wasn’t a technical expert. Hiring a full-time, in-house development team was too expensive, and he had no idea how to manage software engineers. He asked me the same question many…
A few years ago, I was in a high-stakes discussion with a logistics company’s leadership team. They were struggling with inefficient operations and an outdated system that wasn’t keeping up with their growth. The CTO insisted on building a custom platform to optimize their supply chain, while the CFO pushed for an off-the-shelf solution that could be deployed quickly….
A few years ago, a client, a Fortune 500 financial services company, came to CredibleSoft after a frustrating experience with their IT outsourcing firm, who also happened to be one of the largest software outsourcing firms in the world. They had signed a multi-million-dollar contract, expecting top-tier engineers, seamless development, and fast delivery. Instead, they encountered slow progress, junior-level…
Let me share a story that taught us one of the most valuable lessons about software project estimation. A few years ago, we worked with a high-value client on a custom inventory management system. At first glance, the project seemed relatively straightforward: it was scoped at six months with a $250,000 budget. Everyone was confident we could deliver. However,…
