Clickable Prototype

Clickable Prototype: A clickable prototype is a simulated version of a software application or website that allows users to interact with it as if it were a fully functional product.

Ideal For: Startups in the early stages of the design and development process (usually pressed) to gather feedback, validate design concepts, and identify potential issues before investing time and resources in actual development.

Tier 1

  • Limited interactive elements
  • Straightforward user flow
  • Minimal screens
Duration 2 Weeks

Tier 2

  • Moderate number of interactive elements
  • Multiple screens
  • More intricate user flow
Duration 4 Weeks

Tier 3

  • Advanced interactions, animations
  • Complex user flows
  • Potentially includes sophisticated features
Duration 6 Weeks

Minimum Viable Product (MVP)

MVP: A minimum viable product, is a basic version of a software product that includes only essential features to meet the primary needs of early users.

Ideal For: Startups in pre-seed or seed stages to quickly test the viability of their product concepts in the market, gaining early user feedback and reducing the risk of investing heavily in a full-scale product that might not meet market needs.

 

Tier 1

  • Limited Features: Essential features showcasing core value
  • Simple Design: Straightforward user interface, minimal complexity
  • Basic Functionality: Addresses specific user needs or problems
Duration 2 Months

Tier 2

  • Moderate Features: Broader feature set for a comprehensive user experience
  • Enhanced Design: Refined user interface, improved user experience
  • Intermediate Functionality: Well-rounded solution addressing multiple user needs.
Duration 3 Months

Tier 3

  • Extensive Features: Wide range for a near-complete user experience
  • Sophisticated Design: Advanced elements, potential for animations or complex interactions
  • Comprehensive Functionality: Feature-rich solution aligning closely with the final product vision
Duration 4 Months

Custom MVP

  • Uniquely tailored to a business’s needs with personalized features, a brand-specific design, scalability for future growth, and potential integration with existing systems. Duration and cost will vary.

Software Product Engineering Team (SPET)

SPET: End-to-end software development solutions involving a dedicated team of software engineers, designers, quality assurance specialists, project managers, and other professionals who work collaboratively to build and enhance software products

 

Ideal For: Accelerated Product Development; SPETs are equipped to handle end-to-end software development, enabling startups to accelerate their product development cycles. This speed is crucial for startups aiming to quickly bring innovative products to market.

 

Tier 1

Team Size 4
Roles
  • 2 Dedicated Software Engineer
  • Shared Quality Assurance Engineers
  • Shared DevOps Engineer

Tier 2

Team Size 6
Roles
  • 4 Dedicated Software Engineer
  • Shared Quality Assurance Engineers.
  • Shared DevOps Engineer

Tier 3

Team Size 8
Roles
  • 6 Dedicated Software Engineer
  • Shared Quality Assurance Engineers.
  • Shared DevOps Engineer

Custom SPET

A Custom Software Product Engineering Team (SPET) refers to a team tailored to the specific needs, goals, and characteristics of a particular project or organization. All spets will have shared Product Owner/ Project Managers. Additional roles may be shared (e.g., UX/UI Designer, Software Architect, and Quality Assurance Engineers).

Software Maintenance and Support (SMS)

SMS: Involves a set of activities aimed at ensuring the continuous functionality, security, and usability of the software product. It includes bug fixes, updates, user assistance, performance monitoring, and security measures for sustained effectiveness.

 

Ideal For: All size of startups, after the development and deployment of a software application. Software Maintenance and Support Maintaining software is vital for reliability, security, and adaptability.

Tier 1

Team Size 1
Roles
  • Shared Software Maintenance Engineer (handles bug fixes and updates)
  • Shared User Support Specialist (addresses customer inquiries and issues)
  • Shared Performance Monitor (monitors and optimizes software performance)

Tier 2

Team Size 2
Roles
  • 1 Shared Software Maintenance Engineer (handles bug fixes and updates)
  • Shared User Support Specialist (addresses customer inquiries and issues)
  • Shared Performance Monitor (monitors and optimizes software performance)

Tier 3

Team Size 3
Roles
  • 2 Shared Software Maintenance Engineer (handles bug fixes and updates)
  • Shared User Support Specialist (addresses customer inquiries and issues)
  • Shared Performance Monitor (monitors and optimizes software performance)

Custom SMS

A custom software maintenance and support team can be tailored to meet the specific needs and characteristics of an organization. The structure may vary based on the complexity of the software, user base, and the organization’s priorities..