Accelerating Impact through Rapid MVP Development
Client
lIly
Location
🇺🇸USA
Project status
✅ Completed
Scope of work
MVP DevelopmentUser TestsMobile App
Introduction
lily is a high-impact app that connects users with carefully selected non-governmental organizations (NGOs) working to alleviate human suffering, including hunger, health problems, and poverty. With a limited budget and a tight timeline, the lily team needed to build a production-ready app quickly and efficiently.
Solution
Our team at SH worked with lily to rapidly develop an MVP for testing among friends and family. We focused on a core product with limited functionality to verify market needs, and quickly launched a beta version on TestFlight for the App Store.
We then enhanced the app with features such as simple sign-in, challenge sign-ups, a feed, and community statistics. After two rounds of refinement, the improved open beta went live in the App Store.
Future Plans
lily plans to expand its features, including bundling NGOs by support sector, adding a chat function, and creating groups of supporters who share similar interests in the NGOs they support.
Lean Methodology and Fast Delivery
Working closely with lily, we built a cost-effective app following lean principles: users got access to the app early, imperfections included, and their feedback fed straight back into development. Our agile approach and cross-time zone collaboration kept MVP development fast and let lily explore business opportunities strategically.
Results
01
Launched in six months
We took the product from concept to a commercial-ready launch in just six months.
02
Delivered on budget
A fully functional app, built within the client's budget and covering all their core needs.
03
Ready for real users
Launch put a working product in users' hands, giving the client real feedback to shape what comes next.
01
Launched in six months
We took the product from concept to a commercial-ready launch in just six months.
02
Delivered on budget
A fully functional app, built within the client's budget and covering all their core needs.
03
Ready for real users
Launch put a working product in users' hands, giving the client real feedback to shape what comes next.
Future Plans
lily plans to expand the app's features: bundling NGOs by support sector, adding a chat function, and creating groups of supporters who share similar interests in the NGOs they back.
Customer Success
lily's founder, Justin Hoffmann, shared his satisfaction with our work in a positive review on Clutch. You can learn more about lily and Justin Hoffmann on their LinkedIn profiles.
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