Client Overview:
A fast-growing technology startup developing a cloud-based collaboration platform, with a team of 50 employees and $15 million in venture capital funding. The company aimed to disrupt the market with its innovative software solution.
The Challenge:
With a critical product launch deadline just 10 weeks away, the startup faced significant delays due to misaligned development teams, scope creep, and a lack of project oversight. The launch—tied to a $5 million enterprise contract—was at risk, threatening the company’s credibility and investor confidence.
Our Solution:
Acute PMC deployed a project manager with tech startup and software development expertise as the Interim Launch Program Lead. Our hands-on strategy included:
- Project Realignment: Conducted a rapid assessment to refocus the team on core features, deferring non-essential enhancements to a post-launch phase.
- Agile Optimization: Implemented daily stand-ups and sprints, improving development velocity by 30%.
- Staff Augmentation: Brought in two Acute PMC engineers to address technical bottlenecks, accelerating coding and testing phases.
- Stakeholder Communication: Established a real-time dashboard using Acute PMC’s proprietary platform to keep executives and investors informed of progress.
Our leader embedded within the startup, driving execution while mentoring the internal team for future success.
The Results:
- Launched the product on time, securing the $5 million enterprise contract and onboarding the first major client.
- Reduced development costs by 12% through streamlined processes and resource allocation.
- Increased team productivity by 25%, enabling the startup to plan a second release ahead of schedule.
Why Acute PMC:
Unlike traditional consultants who might deliver a project plan and step back, Acute PMC provided a relentless leader who executed the launch from the trenches. Our tech expertise and rapid execution turned a potential failure into a market-ready success.
Client Perspective:
The startup was on the verge of missing its make-or-break moment until Acute PMC stepped in. “We were spiraling, but Acute PMC’s project manager brought clarity and got us across the finish line,” said
Mark R., COO.