From getting out of beta to embedded together
Aboard is a data management startup that uses AI to supercharge the software development process. They turned to Speedlane to get out of Beta. Since then, our relationship has deepened. Speedlane is a major part of their engineering, product, customer success, and marketing teams.
Challenge
How can an ambitious startup get out of Beta while struggling to scale up manpower?
Outcome
A rapidly-expanding team of Speedlane engineers worked nights and weekends. The team worked on all parts of the aboard platform, including:
- the core web platform,
- marketing site,
- iOS app,
- Android app, and
- custom browser extension.
Impact
Aboard stormed out of Beta, rapidly gaining users. Speedlane’s team expanded, adding support for other parts of the Aboard business. Six months later, Aboard wanted to integrate AI into the platform and shift focus to enterprise users. Speedlane also played a huge role in that transition.
Services
- Front end development
- Back end development
- Mobile development
- Dev-Ops
- Product management
- Product analytics
- Customer success
- Digital marketing
A large tech stack
Aboard required a team of engineers who could work across multiple languages. Different parts of Aboard use:
- React Native,
- GraphQL,
- Elixir,
- AWS,
- MobX, and
- ReactJS.
“I’ve worked with the Speedlane team for years on dozens of projects and I’m always incredibly impressed by their knowledge and dedication, their focus on communication, and their diligence. They make the timezone differences disappear and their velocity of code development is amazing.
Paul Ford, Co-Founder of Aboard
More than just engineering
As Aboard grew, their needs expanded past engineering. They turned to Speedlane to augment other parts of their team.
Product & Analytics
Speedlane Product Managers work directly for senior Aboard leadership. They collect user insights via feedback, Google Analytics, and Mixpanel. They convert those insights into roadmap items and balance against other Aboard priorities.
Speedlane PMs break down roadmap items into stories and tickets. They ensure a consistent flow of work by managing the planning process.. At every stage of the development process, the team reports to Aboard leadership as an embedded part of the team.
Marketing & Customer Success
Speedlane specialists manage all incoming customer support tickets. They respond to users and track bugs to resolution. The team helps with Aboard marketing production and analytics. They also run email and paid social campaigns.
Finance & Accounting
A rapidly growing startup has rapidly changing finances. Speedlane financial specialists handle Aboard’s operations and cashflow. They ensure things stay organized so the Aboard team can focus on the product.
Aboard’s AI integration and major product update turned heads across the tech world. It’s an amazing tool for getting the software you need and avoid the upfront you don’t.
“What sets Speedlane apart is not only their technical expertise but also their unwavering commitment to our product. They consistently go above and beyond to ensure that our needs are not just met, but exceeded. Speedlane has become an essential part of the Aboard team and we wouldn’t have been able to deliver without them. “
Chris Sassine, Director of Product of Aboard
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