Please describe your company and position.
I am the Co-Founder & CEO of Eazigo
Describe what your company does in a single sentence.
Eazigo is where travelers come to organize and share their travel plans with friends.
What specific goals or objectives did you hire NineTwoThree to accomplish?
How did you find NineTwoThree?
Why did you select NineTwoThree over others?
How many teammates from NineTwoThree were assigned to this project?
6-10 Employees
Describe the scope of work in detail. Please include a summary of key deliverables.
NineTwoThree Studio designed and developed an iOS app that allows travelers to easily organize and share travel plans with their friends. The app allows users to effortlessly curate personalized itineraries, explore an array of pre-existing travel plans, and extend exclusive invites to friends.
What were the measurable outcomes from the project that demonstrate progress or success?
Describe their project management. Did they deliver items on time? How did they respond to your needs?
They deliver outputs in a timely manner. They shared their Monday.com board with me so that I can follow along with their team's progress. If there were any potential delays, they made sure to inform me and take the necessary steps to get back on track or adjust.
What was your primary form of communication with NineTwoThree?
What did you find most impressive or unique about this company?
Despite the time difference, the team was able to reply to me in a timely manner whenever a concern arose. The CEO also provided his cell phone number in case I needed to reach out to him for a quick or emergency call / text.
Are there any areas for improvement or something NineTwoThree could have done differently?
Be very clear with certain words in the SOW. There were a couple of items in the Project Scope that were interpreted differently by each party. I would also recommend putting more emphasis on your QA Team as I found many bugs that should not have been there. The first version of the app that was presented had many problems with basic functionalities. I had to spend a lot of time going through all the minor details of the app to make sure that simple features were working.
Eazigo is an iPhone-exclusive travel itinerary app for planning and managing group trips with friends and family. Users can create daily agendas with activities, notes, and more, then share them with the group. Additionally, they can browse pre-existing itineraries shared by others, making Eazigo an ideal tool for hassle-free trip planning and management.
The Eazigo founder sought our startup expertise and extensive network to develop his mobile app concept. Our skilled team collaborated with the client from the app's foundation to its launch, creating a unique and competitive iOS travel app. We used our network to strengthen Eazigo's business connections and model, while also designing a complementary website to enhance online visibility. In addition, we designed a website that complements the mobile app and boosts its online visibility.
Selecting the appropriate monetization strategy is a critical challenge when developing a mobile application, as it significantly impacts the app's success. Each strategy has advantages and drawbacks, making it difficult to identify the best approach for a specific app and target audience. In the travel industry, where users have diverse needs, it's vital to choose a monetization strategy that aligns with user expectations and maximizes revenue potential.
Designing a UX/UI for a travel app that stands out in a saturated market and promotes user acquisition and retention is another challenge. New travel apps face intense competition, impacting revenue generation and market presence. A seamless user experience is vital; the app should be user-friendly, visually appealing, and provide all essential tools for successful trip planning. However, securing user adoption remains a significant hurdle for new travel apps, as attracting users to download and engage with the app demands a unique value proposition.
NineTwoThree helped Eazigo address the challenge of selecting an effective monetization strategy by leveraging its extensive network to connect the founder with exclusive networking opportunities. This led to valuable partnerships, such as with Booking.com, which broadened Eazigo's customer base and increased revenue through commissions on travel-related bookings. This affiliation provided a reliable revenue stream, enhanced Eazigo's reputation, and helped them overcome initial challenges to establish themselves as a credible player in the travel industry.
To tackle the challenge in developing a UX/UI for travel-related mobile apps, our team conducted comprehensive research on competitor apps, identifying gaps and opportunities. We designed an app incorporating familiar elements and addressing unmet needs. Collaborating with the client, we ensured every design element served a specific purpose, focusing on essential features to make the app attractive and effective. This strategic approach enabled us to create a standout travel app capable of attracting and retaining users.
Eazigo has the potential to disrupt the travel market by offering a unique value proposition tailored to modern travelers who seek personalized and collaborative trip-planning solutions. NineTwoThree provided a new monetization strategy for Eazigo, demonstrating one of the key advantages of partnering with a venture studio like ours: access to an extensive network of industry experts, mentors, advisors, investors, and potential customers. This network assists founders in overcoming initial challenges faced by early-stage ventures, such as fundraising, talent acquisition, and customer acquisition.
By capitalizing on the venture studio's network, founders can benefit from the expertise and knowledge of seasoned professionals who guide them through launching and scaling their businesses. Additionally, they gain access to exclusive events and conferences, facilitating networking opportunities with fellow entrepreneurs, potential customers, and partners.
