Bootstrapping

Process Solution

Challenge

Startup needs to outsource now, work in house later

Startups and new business initiatives often need immediate expertise to get version 1.0 out the door in a short amount of time. However, traditional outsourcing distances a company from key technical decisions and the know-how to bring the software in house for ongoing maintenance and development.

Solution

In-house developers join Carbon Five team to develop solutions together

At Carbon Five, we bootstrap companies and development efforts by combining outsourced development services with process and technology training.

We staff projects with seasoned teams of developers experienced in Agile development practices. We use a standard suite of open source technologies well-suited for a rapid rollout.

As the client hires developers, we include them on our team, at our offices. These new hires are involved in the full lifecycle of software development, including iteration planning, design, testing, coding and deployment. As integrated team members, our client's developers are trained on the processes, tools and technologies they will need to continue development after version 1.0 and beyond.

Value

Quick development now, a smooth handoff later

Bootstrapping with Carbon Five is valuable in several ways. Our clients get high-quality software — from concept to creation — in a short time frame. Their developers are trained in best practices and are involved in decisions from the outset. A smooth team reduces maintenance costs and helps pave the way for future development.